When During HIV Do Night Sweats Begin

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sweating a lot? (NIGHT SWEATS, 2011)

Hey Doc,i need ua help.i was diagnosd HIV+ in 2008 n i had herpes but dey usually cum n go,but my problem is dat i am sweating alot in an abnormal way especialy when i sleep or doing some activ work,do you think i might b having a serious problem or...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unfortunately I cannot evaluate the cause of your night sweats over the Internet. Certainly your increased sweating could be caused by anxiety due to your recent problems with the mother of your child. However, there are many other potential... Read more »

hiv obsession and night sweats downunder

Hi RyanFor a long time I have been obsessed with the idea I have hiv, and every medical symptom I... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

Can HIV be transmitted through sweat? (SWEAT, 2010)

Hello Dr Robert! I was curious to know if HIV could be transmitted through sweat? I was at club... Read more »

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London Health Service Begins Offering Rapid HIV Tests

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Night Sweats

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Question: At what point in HIV or AIds, does a person exihibit Night Sweats? Is at the beginning or later on? Would other symptoms be evident? Thank you. Read more »

Night Sweats Continue

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My night sweats continue-I am 100% convinced I have HIV, the only thing left is to figure out how to live my sorry life. I panicked again last night in a BIG way and went to the ER. They did a chest XRay which was negative. They said this means... Read more »

my ex was having night sweats

Posted by justin1, 1 Reply

I'm a bit worried. am bi sexual and had both a girlfreind and boyfriend at the same time. I had unprotected sex with both. I got tested every six months, the last being in Nov 03 and was neg. My ex had not been tested in years but always said he... Read more »

Night Sweats ???

Posted by birdiman, 3 Replies

Hello all,

I am just looking for some opinions of some people that are living through the same thing as I am. I hope a few of you will find time to answer me. Last night I had a case of night sweats. I have been having them on and off for... Read more »

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