Symptoms Of Being Hiv Positive

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"If I have REAL HIV symptoms, will I test Positive? PLEASE HELP!"

Hi,I had a one time anal exposure (dumb, I know) in late december. In late March, I had a sore throat, and got these red bumps on my chest and lower back (about 3-4 in each place). My mother got a sore throat a few days after I did, so I'm kind...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,You did not get HIV from your one time anal exposure. Your four month HIV test tells us that.Symptoms at best will give us clues that there's some sort of infection going on. The issue though is what kind of infection.... Read more »

HIV positive with no symptoms

I have received a positive HIV blood test and exhibit no symptoms. How long should I wait to get... Read more »

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HIV Positive & symptoms already

Dear Dr HolodniyI tested positive last week for HIV at a STD Clinic. I have not at this stage had... Read more »

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Finger + Semen + HIV+Positive + Symptoms

Posted by Helpmeoutplz, 1 Reply

About 3 weeks ago I engaged in what I believed to be safe sex.

Before this encounter I was tested negative. I'm a guy, and met another guy and we did some things. He fingered me a while, and was really rough back there(anus). He also dipped his... Read more »

Do HIV positive people have these symptoms?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi, are dry skin / dandruff, and sweating symptoms of HIV. Over the past year I have noticed both excessive dandruff and sweating. I also have dry skin on my face and the skin on my cheeks flakes off on occasion. I dont really have night sweats,... Read more »

How long after "symptoms" would you test positive?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

How long after "symptoms" would you test positive regardless if you have ARS or not..... Read more »

How long after "symptoms" would you test positive?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If you actually DO have ARS symptoms, how long after those symptoms would one test positive on an antibody test?

And before any of the regulars jump in with the "you cannot judge by symptoms, if you feel you are at risk, get tested"........I think... Read more »

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