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ARS STOMACH PAIN?

Posted by Anonymous

Is it normal or even possible for the stomach pain and nausea that comes with intitial infection to last over 2 months? (I really wish i could get some one medically trained to answer this)

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unusual length of ARS?

Posted by Anonymous

Is it unusual to have symtpoms of ARS for 1.5 months? (Steady stomach pain and nausea, dry mouth, ect.rash on cheeks of face)

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ARS symptoms don't linger

Posted by Malk, 1 Reply

Izzabella posted thatt we now know that symptoms don't linger. Does that mean that they dont last for longer then a few weeks or that they do not keep coming back? I have stomach/bowel problems for 16 weeks now and what appears to be folliculitis. I... Read more »

can ARS last two months? please respond

Posted by roma2010, 1 Reply

here i am again still hoping that my result will be negative though i doubt it, according to thebody.com the initial symptoms will only last one or two weeks and do not recur over and over well my symptoms started in june a month after the incident... Read more »

ARS

Posted by Anonymous

I have a question for you out there, maybe Jackie Blue can answer my question cause i'm beginning to get really scared.
I've done many foolish things before but i'd go and get tested and the tests were always negative, so far no problem.
Now, i had a... Read more »

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skin problems with ARS

are there any skin problems associated with ars. and how long after infection would they start appearing?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

The most common skin problem seen with Acute Retroviral Syndrome (ARS) is a reddish rash, flat to slightly raised, that can be limited or involve most of the body.... Read more »

ARS symptoms follwing a dumpster dive

I have a real bad HIV phobia and it relates to my day to day life. Like if i cut my finger on a knife or something i start getting scared and thinking what if somebody else cut them selves on that knife before and they have HIV then i start getting...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Are you back again??? And still worried about a nonexistent needle??? Dearie, get out of the dumpster and make an appointment with a psychiatrist. You definitely do have a problem, and that problem is not HIV! My assessment and advice remain... Read more »

Strip Club Risk and ARS Symptoms

Hi Dr. Frascino;My risk is from a Strip club I visited 3 months ago. Please help me . Below are my risksRisk1) Lap dance the girl was fully nude and I was wairing a thin adidas swett pants (polyster) and a silk boxer shots (very thin) and ejakulated...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Giri,Your HIV-acquisition risk from the three lap dances and stage striper are essentially nonexistent.Your negative HIV-antibody test at 12.2 weeks and negative OraQuick oral test at day 89 are conclusive and definitive. HIV is not your... Read more »

Clothing or ARS Rash? Please help!

Good day Sir! I'm planning to donate and help out with your noble project. Please answer my questions Doctor, even briefly as your time will allow. This is my 3rd try to get an answer from you, please help, even 2-3 sentences would be all...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.Unprotected sex with a hooker does place you at some degree of risk for STDs, including HIV. Consequently symptoms or no symptoms, STD screening, including HIV-antibody testing at the three-month mark, is warranted.Responding to your specific... Read more »

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