What Do The Symptoms Of HIV AIDS Look Like

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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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Symptoms & looking for something else???

Is it really true that other things, illnesses can cause HIV symptoms? Could other illnesses cause many HIV symptoms at one time? You are doing the best job ever. Thank you....

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

YES. Acute HIV infection looks like many other viral syndromes including flu.MH... Read more »

What symptoms to look for? South Africa

Hi Doctor. I tested positive for HIV in September 1999, with my baselines as follows: CD4 = 321, 35% and VL = 327, now five months later my results are as follows: CD4 = 204, 31% and VL = 768. My doc said that I shouldn't panic as my...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

If your % of CD4 cells is within the normal range and your viral loads are under 1000, that's very encouraging and your doctor is giving you reasonable advice. The first kinds of problems that people get from their HIV are usually minor, like... Read more »

What does it (AIDS and illness) look like?? [To readers, please share your experiences- BY]

Dr. Young, forgive my ignorance, but you answered a question of mine quite well the other day in my not taking medications and the levels I had discusses as you said were qualified as AIDS level numbers. I appreciate your answer. I ask people all...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your follow up.Your reluctance about HIV medications is a common one, and a sadly misinformed one. So, since you asked for it, here's some honest thoughts.HIV medications can be very, very well tolerated-- to the point where I ask... Read more »

Looking foward to AIDS walk but still stressed

Dear Dr. Frascino, I will make this quick but first off I would like to THANK YOU for helping others in their time of need. You have a huge dose of Karma coming your way. You're a sweet man. My question is about symptoms, I know that...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi MT,Oral sex carries a very low risk for HIV transmission. If you remain concerned, a three-month HIV test would be considered definitive.Your symptoms itchy feet and armpits are not suggestive of HIV. I strongly encourage you to continue... Read more »

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hiv lymph node look like

Posted by gpboy, 4 Replies

does hiv symptom lymph node form under the skin or it looks like a wound or some black round little pimple on top of the skin?

the one that formed on top of my skin is very tender and i am some pain around that

please clarify
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Hiv ARS symptoms STRAIGHT into full blown AIDS?

Posted by anxious66, 1 Reply

I have posted about my risk before, unprotected oral (msm) me giving, no ejaculation. tested negative at 6 weeks with a 4th gen duo.

my question is more out of curiosity, although i am scared it MAY apply to me too. Kaposi's sarcoma is an infection... Read more »

hiv negative aids symptoms

Posted by My3Cents, 2 Replies

Idiopathic CD4+ T-lymphocytopenia, or ICL, is an immunodeficiency syndrome in which human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, cannot be detected. Because HIV is the causative agent of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), ICL can be referred to as... Read more »

Looking for HIV doc in NYC

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I'm new to NYC, and looking for a good HIV doc in Manhattan. Currently seeing success taking cocktail and HGH Serostim. My experience has been that many Drs shy away from HGH, but for me it's been helpful. Appreciate any referrals. Thanks! Read more »

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