what are signs of having aids

[IluvBlackGirls]

what are the signs

 

[21inch_arms]

This is an exert from zaphealth.com

HIV Symptoms
Most of us understand that HIV can be an invisible disease. Many people with HIV do not have obvious symptoms. But are there signs to watch out for?

What are the symptoms of HIV?
Some people experience a short period of flu-like symptoms within the first few weeks after they are exposed to HIV. This is the body reacting to the presence of the virus. Some people don't experience these symptoms, and, at the time, most people don't realize what is making them sick.

Many people with HIV live for years without ever experiencing any symptoms. These people have the virus inside them from the moment they are infected and the virus can be passed along to others during this time. If people do start to have symptoms of HIV, they can include the following:


Unexplained weight loss (10 pounds or more).
Being extremely tired all the time.
Waking up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat.
Unexplained fever that either doesn't go away or comes back again and again.
Diarrhea that doesn't go away.
Swollen glands in the neck, armpits or groin.
Dry, hacking cough that doesn't go away.
Yeast infections that won't clear up, or that come back again and again.
Unexplained sores or purple blotches on the skin.

If you have one or two of these symptoms, don't freak out and assume that you have HIV. They could be caused by other diseases. But it is a good idea to see a doctor or a nurse practitioner if you have these symptoms or any unexplained health problem.

Read Related Articles:

Protecting yourself from HIV
HIV Testing
HIV Treatment
HIV Transmission
General STD 411

For help or more information:
National AIDS Hotline
(800) 342-AIDS
National Teens and AIDS Hotline
(800) 234-TEEN

 

[jayb282]

what are the signs

>what are the signs?

Well, genenerally unless the person has substantially progressed, there aren't any - NONE.

Trust me, if you met me on the street you'd never know unless i told you.

 

[Vasqulardad]

21 inch arms..good job on your reply. You did your homework.
And Jay is right you would not know we were infected by looking at us.
This virus is a tricky little devil and affects differnt people in differnt ways. I have counseled individuals who seroconverted (became infected) quickly and were diagnosed with AIDS (having two or more diseases listed as AIDS related) almost immediately.
Be safe, be sane, be protected.
There are young men and women out there not protecting thmeselves thinking thmeselves invincible. They become infected and must live their life with this death sentence.
And there is a small faction of men who actually want to become infected. God only knows why but I have talked to them. It is beyond my comprehension but there are more things under the sun....

 

[Schwarzenyeater]

Bump

 

[dbol_master]

well...you test positive for them!

 

[CLK_Davey]

I have no1 to turn to. I had sex with a young lady who seemed in the morning less that a conservative girl if you get my drift. She def. seems like a candidate for HIV and when I was intercourseing her my condom broke. Ive had urine std tests but I DO NOT WANT HIV Test im very scared. Am I at high risk? PLEASE be honest..

 

[solidspine]

If in doubt please get tested.

 

[Toro]

I know what some of you guys are going through, I have had a lot of unprotected sex. One day I got thrush on my tongue, which is basically a yeast infection. Anyway it would not go away. That is one of the symptoms of hiv. I was so scared to go get that test, I did not sleep for days. I finally went, not for me but for my girlfriend. Everything ran through my mind, I basically convinced myself that I had it. Luckily for me I did not have it. From now on I am a different person. My heart goes out to those that have to live with this. But you have to go get tested bro, you have to be strong. Treatments are getting better every year.