Touching Rectum Scared I Have AIDS

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Anemia and Blood in rectum

My husband just found out he was HIV+ the end of March; the end of April we found out his viral load was 14,500 and CD4 cells were 250. The doctor says he may have had this for as long as 12 years. Well now his blood count is a little low 12.3 and...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

In terms of his HIV, he should do okay if he starts HIV therapy. I'll adress the anemia and blood in the rectum. This needs to be evaluated. Blood in the rectum can be due to bleeding from ulcers, tumors, hemorrhoids and so on. If the... Read more »

Fingering rectum half-inch for 2-3 seconds

Sorry about the repetitive question, I admit, I suspect I know the answer but I need to hear form... Read more »

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Dr. Bob, very worried. Saliva came in touch with open wound,

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ANY1 NEEDS ANY SUPPORT OR HELP GET IN TOUCH....

Posted by Str8ass, 3 Replies

Hi Every1,

ANY1WHO NEEDS ANY SUPPORT OR CHAT GET IN TOUCH - Ive been HIV 4yrs now and been trough the DARK and out the other end - Ive alot to share - and to be positive gets you through it all. Cheers Roars.... Read more »

Someone Please hear my voice. I really scared

Posted by wangwang, 2 Replies

I have searched all the archive in this site but unable to find any similar to my situation and that is why I am writing here. Recently I have a massage done in Singapore. The masseuse performed a protected oral & vaginal sex on me, I know I am... Read more »

scared to death

Posted by therigwelder, 2 Replies

i am a very obssessive person and i just had protected sex at a massage parlor.and the guilt and fear is driving me nuts.t i applied the condom before i was ever touched.i do not think my penis had any cuts or wounds.several times my penis slipped... Read more »

scared to death

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had a one time encounter at a massage parlor. I was wearing a condom but it might have come off, couldn't tell. just the way it went down but believe it did. I startted getting sick about 6 days later. I'm tired lost appitite feel like throwing up... Read more »

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