Thrush After Happy Ending Worried I Have HIV

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Candidiasis (Thrush)

The Bottom Line Candidiasis is a very common yeast (fungal) infection. The fungus normally lives in the body. It cannot be eliminated. The best way to avoid an outbreak of candidiasis is to strengthen your immune system by taking antiretroviral medications (ARVs). Most candida infections are easily treated with local therapies. In people with weakened immune systems, these infections become more persistent. Systemic anti-fungal drugs can be...

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Scary "happy ending"

Hey Dr. Bob,I recently had a drunken foul-up and went to an asian massage parlour. When the masseuse was "down-low" rubbing and kissing, she kissed my scrotum and the tip of my penis. Since I was drunk, my fears took over and I went back...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The HIV-acquisition risk from your rub-and-tug is nonexistent. Your fears are unwarranted and prompted primarily by guilt. HIV is not your problem. No way. No how. My advice is that you level with your girlfriend. It's the best way to... Read more »

My story -- It's a happy ending because I made it so.

Hi there! I'm hoping you can post this for others to see. Maybe add some of your wit and charm as a response, if I play my cards right...It's Justin Case... remember me? Anyways, I'm waiting the last week before getting my 3-month HIV...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Justin,Just as Maulder would say, "The truth is out there." In your case, you'll know the truth about your brief "Wham Bam Thank You Dan" episode in a week. Rumor has it even Scully thinks you'll be negative. Well,... Read more »

Still no 'happy' in my 'happy ending massage'

Hi from South Africa doc,I wrote to you 3 years ago after a cheap 'happy ending massage' gone wrong. She was supposed to give me a hand job only, but then got carried away and fingered herself, finishing me off with the same hand.I became...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello A in SA,I'll be brief, because as I have already explained to you, HIV is definitely not your problem. Your HIV risk handjob happy ending to rub-and-tug is nonexistent. Your repeatedly negative ELISA tests out to three years are... Read more »

Lap Dancing & MM - Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Dr. Bob - You are a great man & do great work. Your efforts are truly appreciated. Thank You!To all of the Worried Wells out there: Here is my story.Over the last few years, I have received a number of lap dances. Some fully nude, many where...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Marathon Man in So. Cal.,Bootylicious Betty at the Badda Bing lap-danced your tallywhacker so hard that he chafed? OUCHAMAGOUCHA!Your HIV risk is zip (you remained clothed), but I doubt Mr. Happy is all that happy about such abuse.Do you need... Read more »

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Thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If someone had reacurring thrush 4 months,could that mean the body is so immune supressed that a 3 month test could give a false neg.Thrush has been diagnosid by a Doctor,im really scared,also have other symptoms.

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Stop the worrying before it ends you...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

"Get busy living or get busy dying." Great quote from The Shawshank Redemption says it best. I as many of you refuse to accept my negative status. However, slowly I have realized its important to get my !@#% together before its too late. I have... Read more »

To the original six and other worried wells

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I just got back my final hiv test and was neg at 10 months,Ivw been worried all this time and didn't believe my tests mostly because of my ongoing symptoms.To all of you who have tested past the window period and are still worried,I will tell you... Read more »

OH HAPPY DAY - NEGATIVE!

Posted by GaryNPA, 4 Replies

MC, Essy, JAM, and all you anonymouses out there.... today is my happy happy day. I got the word at 645pm tonight when my doctor called me at home (can you believe) to tell me "your labs were all normal, you better find something else to worry... Read more »

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