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Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

2 weeks ago I was in a mosh pit with a guy and he vomited and a little bit got on my leg. I checked my leg and I saw no blood, but I had a little cut on my leg from 20 days ago that was not actively bleeding. Could I face risk of HIV? Read more »

HIV OR GERD SYMPTOMS?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

This question may require an answer from a doctor. I've read that alot of people would mistaken the symptoms of GERD to HIV. (GERD is a type of Gastrointestinal disease). Anyway, for example, if one was to have a chronic sore throat and nausea and... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Why is losing weight a sympton for early hiv?? how does it make you lose weight can someone please tell me im scared that i might be hiv positive Read more »

hiv flu/please answer

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Does the flu come like the stomach flu, very quickly with little notice with violent vomiting and aches and pains then diminishing quickly within two days?

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HIV Symptoms ? Can you help me please

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi people I am an 18 year old male. I am really curious I got a question here its about HIV. When I take a hot or warm bath or shower even if I get nervous, mad or get sun exposure basically every time my body gets hot, I get this flat pinkish and... Read more »

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HIV in vomit??

Hi...I was wondering if it was possible to spread HIV if you came in contact with an HIV positive person's vomit, and had cuts in your hands (not bleeding cuts)? please, this is really important to me and I have been obsessing over this for 4...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Please redirect this question to the forum on transmission, since it isnt' really a workplace question, okay? Thanks.... Read more »

HIV and nausea/ vomiting

Hi, i'm Kris. With the exception of one extended vacation, I have been on HART since my diagnosis 11 years ago. Three years ago I developed occasional nausea and vomiting. Two years ago attacked became more frequent. This year I've...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It would be crucial to define cause of the nausea (GI work up including motility studies, CNS imaging and evaluation, et cetera). In some cases we have placed a gastrostomy feeding tube into stomach/duodenum for meds and nutrition. Medical... Read more »

re-take meds if I vomit a couple hours after dose?

If one were to vomit a couple hours after taking HIV meds, should the meds be taken again? This happened to me this evening for the first time since starting meds nearly one year ago, so I don't think the vomitting is connected to the meds,...

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D.

University of Kansas Medical Center

I agree with your decision that "if in doubt- take another dose." You may not need to take a dose if there are no pill fragments in the vomit. But, with HIV medicines it is generally better to take a bit too much (once in a blue moon)... Read more »

Razors and vomit and junkies, oh my!

Hi Dr. WohlPerhaps my question is dumb and/or paranoid, but Ive found myself growing worried about the possibility of HIV transmission in two different scenarios. Hopefully you can help.First one: My boyfriend lives with his little brother. His...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

None of these scenarios risks HIV transmission. You should break down and buy the bros a pack of disposable razors. Say it is a Memorial Day present. They will love you for it. You can not get HIV from a nacho. No how, no way.DW... Read more »

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