Waking Up With Aching Pains And Hiv Positive

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COULD I BE HIV POSITIVE (WHAT YOU DONT KNOW CAN KILL YOU, 2010) ( IS IT BETTER TO GET HIV TESTED OR NOT TO KNOW, 2011)

Hello Doc, I am really worried. I had unprotected sex (on 14 Feb 2010) with my ex-girl. We broke up and 8 months later she was tested positive for hiv (12 Oct 2010). She told me this recently about her status and that I should take a test too...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,At this point there is no way to know if your ex was positively charged at the time of your last unprotected shag in February 2010. Consequently, HIV testing is definitely warranted. Get counseling if necessary, but do get HIV tested. When it... Read more »

Are these aches and pains normal?

My partner found out about six months ago that he is HIV pos. He also has a mild hernia in his vertebra; L3,L4, and L5. He is on pain medications for this because about three months ago the pain became unbearable, but he is also suffering from pain...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Several rheumatologic conditions may be more common in HIV+ persons though most pain as you describe has little to do with HIV and more to do with local non-HIV factors like nerve compression or joint/tendon conditions. Evaluation by a... Read more »

New aches and pains..

I tested positive in '96 but probably have been infected since '89. At one point I had 19 T cells (at diagnosis), but now on the cocktail w/Sustiva I have 296 T cells and undetectable viral load. Problem is multiple health issues,...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Although there's no way of me diagnosing your condition over the internet, I'm concerned about neuropathies (damage to your nerves). Both HIV and many of the medications used to treat it can cause neuropathies. You do not say what... Read more »

Excessive Fatige and Body Aches

I wrote into you a couple of months ago, requesting some help with the fatigue and body aches that I've been experiencing. Just to refresh you on my situation, I'm a 32yo male who tested positive in February of this year. I've had two...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Lexapro can cause fatigue in a small percentage (about 5 percent) of people who take it. Did your symptoms start at the same time you began taking that drug? There are a whole host of other potential causes for fatigue in the setting of HIV... Read more »

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Body Aches....Jackie Please Help

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Now what does everyone mean when they say body aches...in conjuction with ARS.....does it mean like a little stiffness.....or reall pain shooting throughout your body.....I am very active....so I get stiff at times....is this the same thing.....I am... Read more »

I forgot that i was HIV Positive

Posted by Barbdoll, 6 Replies

It has been a long time for me, sometimes i believe way too long. I forgot that i was HIV Positive. So much so that i wonder as i sat on my chair watching time passing me by. I get it, i get that while i'm here thinking about where i go, and what... Read more »

Am i HIV positive???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

On April 23, 2006 i accidently cut myself with a shaving razor which my friend had used about 24 hours earlier (My friend is married and is not aware of his HIV status). I immediately washed the cut (on my hand) and later consulted my doctor about... Read more »

JawACHES

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is a aching jaw a sign of anything related to HIV/ARS. Please answer this question for you. I have to know. Thank you. Read more »

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