Symptomer- I am in the same boat with you. Low risk exposure and have had some lymph nodes swell up. Most noticebly in neck under ear, in armpit and in groin. My nodes seem to go up and down throughout the day. I also have had a weird rash on my arms, hands, and chest that comes and goes. I have not been tested, because I am scared and others have said the my exposure is a non-risk.
Yes But...just kidding. I think you misunderstood my first question. After a potential ARS event, have you seen lymph nodes swell and thrush come on in 4 or 6 months after ars? Thanks
I am testing today..should have answers in 2 wks. Thanks
That's 5-10 years in answer no. 3.
HHH, MD
A "peanut sized" lump in the groin isn't necessarily abnormal; many people have lymph nodes they can feel in their groins. Armpit pain could have a hundred causes other than lymph node inflammation. A person's own assessment that his/her own lymph nodes are abnormal is very unreliable; only a trained health care provider can determine it with accuracy. Lumps in or under the skin in the location often are things other than lymph nodes.
1) No, I have not see any cases of ARS with such delayed onset of symptoms.
2) No. Poking a particular area might cause inflammatory lumps (either nodes or other tissues), but will not cause enlargement of lymph nodes elsewhere.
3) Later symptoms of overt AIDS can appear as early as a few months, but usually not for 5-10 or longer.
4) I'm not sure you have enlarged lymph nodes. Until you know that is what is going on, I have no comment.
5) "Bizarre"? No. Atypical? Yes.
So why are you asking all these questions instead of just going out and having an HIV test? That's the way to know whether or not you are infected, not by trying to sort out vague symptoms by online opinion, including mine. Go get tested. But please do not post "yes, but" or other questions here; I will not respond.
HHH, MD