Symptoms Often Thought To Be Hiv

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Suicicidal Thoughts a Symptom?

Hi Dr., After my questions please direct me on how to make a donation to the foundation.(I HAVE READ ARCHIVES BUT STILL CONFUSED)Q: I had unprotected oral sex with a sex worker for 20-40 seconds. I had been tested for STD/HIV one month later and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Regarding hepatitis B, the transmission risk via oral sex would be negligible; however no studies have specifically measured the transmission risk. Hepatitis B is transmitted primarily through unprotected anal sex.In terms of hepatitis A, it... Read more »

ARS symptoms & Suicidal thoughts R killing me

Hey Bob,YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY & I KNOW WHAT YOU WILL SAY "GET TESTED @ 3... Read more »

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I thought i got HIV from oral sex

Hi Dr Bob, its been a months now that i sent you a question regarding "possibilities in... Read more »

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New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute

Suicidality and Violence in Patients With HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents Introduction Prevalence and Risk of Suicide and Violence Suicide Violence Assessment of Suicidal and Violent Behavior Detection of Suicidal and Violent Behavior Estimation of Risk for Suicide or Violence ... Read more »

Stress Management and HIV

Table of Contents Stress and HIV Signs of Stress Common Causes of Stress How to Decrease Stress Depression Other Tips for Reducing Stress Stress and HIV Everyone deals with a certain amount of stress every day. But if you are... Read more »

Day One With HIV: 19 Years Ago Today, "I Was Given What I Thought Was a Death Sentence"

Gina Marie Brown Gina posted these words as a Facebook status update on the 19th anniversary of her HIV diagnosis. We're honored to be able to repost them here on TheBody.com. Want to share your own "Day One With HIV" story of finding out... Read more »

Photo Essay: In Mississippi, Scarred but Strong

After his HIV diagnosis, Earnest attempted suicide and was in a coma for several months. For people living with HIV in Mississippi, the stigma surrounding the disease is often more frightening than the disease itself. Last month, Human Rights... Read more »

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Symptoms? any thoughts would be appreciated

Posted by anonworried, 1 Reply

Since Tuesday night I have had night sweats and a low grade fever(<100.0) accompanied with chills. During the day my temp is perfect and I do not get chills or sweats. It seems as if it only comes at night time. I haven't had any other... Read more »

disturbing trend any thoughts?

Posted by chrisbadmushroom, 2 Replies

I have noticed a disturbing trend of people on this site and other sites. People who have symptoms of hiv /aids for prolonged amounts of time who continue a downward spiral of there health., but always test negative for hiv. I know of my own... Read more »

i thought i was safe with hiv+ guy...but freaked

Posted by ggd, 1 Reply

am really freaked out because i feel like lately there has been a lot of conflicting information in general on HIV and HIV risks. The obvious is around anal / vaginal sex and perhaps oral sex. But i am confused about the new focus open mouth kissing... Read more »

I thought I was HIV+

Posted by Anonymous

Hi everybody!
I am 29 yrs old male from Europe. I came in the US in January of 2001 in order to study here.The following month,in February I had an anal sex with a guy who was about 30 and I used a condom. While having an intercourse with him I was... Read more »

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