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A month ago my 19 year-old brother-in-law (Bryan) told us (my husband and I) that he is HIV positive and has been for a year. He had stopped going to... Read more »

Can doctors take HIV tests? UK question

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UK lad here that needs to have a HIV test done but the only problem being that my local GU clinic is only open on Tuesday afternoons between 12 and 4 and I cannot get down there due to my work. I was wondering if my local GP can do them and whether... Read more »

I asked the doctor ---

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I wrote to this board yesterday. I took my first HIV test and will call the dr later next week for the results like he told me to do.

I asked him, what if I don't call and under what circumstances would he call me?

He said it is always up to the... Read more »

A few questions that I don't know who to ask???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

One of my very close friends was just diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. There are a few questions that I was thinking but you don't want to ask the people involved because it's so sensitive. My friend also has PCP and has a tube in her throat so she can't... Read more »

lymph question(never asked)

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can poking lymph nodes actually enlarge them? I know it can make them sore but can it actually enlarge them? i have it it can enlarge them and i have also heard the opposite. any answers? thanks Read more »

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may i ask a question doctor?

dear dr if a person had stiches removed from lip early today and kissed me good bye on cheek where i had pimples and person is hiv+can i get it that way ?Thank you for your time. ...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Unlikely.MH... Read more »

Some questions to ask -TB and HIV

Dear doctor, i came down with tuberculosis in January 2003 and after many test, doctor told me that i have aids. My cd4 was down to 48 and vl was at 750,000 but because doctor start treating me of my TB with load of meds, doctor hold on to my aids...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thank you for your question.From the use of the trade name "Stocrin", I can tell that you're not in the North America.It is reassuring to know that you're not having too many side effects of medications.The cause of your chest... Read more »

never seen this question asked please answer I am so scared donated $50.00

Dr. Bob,I have a question in what may delay the production of hiv antibodies. I had a high risk exposure the beginning of this year. I didn't know I had hpv and had unprotected sex with this guy and if I could turn back time I so would. I found...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You don't need additional HIV tests. Rather you need a more competent doctor who isn't scaring the bejesus out of you! I would strongly suggest you get a second opinion!You have been screened for hepatitis B and C. You don't... Read more »

How to ask certain questions? (DISCLOSURE 2008)

Hi Dr. Bob,I recently started dating this guy and I know that we should have a discussion about our status. How do I bring up the subject of his HIV status? I don't want to sound weird, but I know it should be discussed.Thanks,Katie...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Katie,Perhaps start by talking about the necessity of safer sexual practices as a general rule. Then you can volunteer your HIV status. If negative, you can say you always practice safer sex to protect your negative status. If positive, you can... Read more »

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