What Are The Sings And Symptoms Of Hiv

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What Are the Symptoms of HIV and AIDS?

When it comes to the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, there are three major points to keep in mind: There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. It's what you do that puts you at risk for HIV -- not how you feel. Your mind is a powerful thing. 1.There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. HIV is a virus that attacks...

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-Donated- Now can you help sing it with me..Woo-Hoo?

Hey Dr.Bob,I just got my 12 week negative and I feel absolutely Ecstatic!!! Even though everyone told me I had nothing to worry about including you, I wanted to relieve any doubt in my head about the window period -ESPECIALLY since I got sick AFTER...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Nutty! (Or should that be Mr. Case?),Either way, Woo-de-frickin'-hoo! Sure I'll play it on the piano. Shall I mix in a bit of "Happy Days Are Here Again" with the "Happy Birthday" tune?Thank you for your donation.... Read more »

singing and HIV

I'm not sure which forum to ask this question on but here goes...I enjoy singing and I'm afraid the HIV virus will affect my singing voice. I already hear a difference. Also lately I've been very congested, especially in the nasal...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

HIV rarely directly effect singing (the throat/larnyx). More often chronic irritation from drainage (from allergies for example), over use from singing, smoking, acid refux effects, or other conditions would impact singing so looking for other... Read more »

Symptoms of HIV versus Diabetes

Hi Dr. Bob,I know symptoms mean nothing in terms of HIV. The same probably goes for diabetes. Only blood tests can ascertain what one might have. However, I'm trying to gauge what could possibly be causing my symptoms. Yes, I'm still...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Whacked-Francophone,Diagnosing HIV and/or diabetes is not rocket science. In fact it's so straightforward that even a Republican could figure it out. (OK, well not the mad-hatter Tea Party lunatics, but most of the others.) If your HIV... Read more »

Symptoms of HIV versus Diabetes: Immune System Integrity

Hi Dr. Bob,Could my constant worrying/fear have weakened my immune system to the point for me to have this bout of flat warts on my hands? I've had them for over 4 months now and they don't look as if they are going away.Given my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Francophobe,Back again?"Could my constant worrying/fear have weakened my immune system to the point for me to have this bout of flat warts on my hands?" Nope!"Given my predisposition for being a very high-strung guy, always full of... Read more »

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s********ing bricks!

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi guys,

I was here on this board a couple of years back. I went through hell. I had all the classic symptoms of ARS and i flew to the US to get checked by the doctor. They made a whole buch of tests including an HIV ELISA whcih came out negative.... Read more »

low chances but sings are showing I'm HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

2 weeks ago I had sex with a sex trader and there was a low risk of infection because of fingering (most of you know the story) because I bite my nails.. this 2nd week and I'm having neck pain and sore throath.. I think I'm infected :(

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To the poster of "try to sing this song"

Posted by ItsFaith, 1 Reply

You know Mr. Anon...I'm having a horrible time of things...unrelated to HIV...that I won't get into, but I've been especially worried and anxious lately and I took your advice today....everytime i would start to fill up or hypervenhilate I would... Read more »

initial symptoms of hiv - most common symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello, I need some help from others with hiv. What was and when did it hit you the inital onset of strange symptoms. I know one said they felt whipped out with tired feeling. Was that immed. after sexual episode or acouple weeks later. Also, were... Read more »

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