I am a 35-year-old man who has had a potential exposure to HIV 14 days ago. While I will get tested, I am waiting for the 18-day window period to be able to get a finger prick test. My only symptoms at the moment (which started about 5 days ago) include a mildly sore throat (dull, constant ache next to the windpipe and sensitive to touch) and a bit of a stiff neck and upper back. I have no other symptoms such as fever, headache, rash, swollen lymph nodes, mouth ulcers, or other muscle or joint pain. My question is if my symptoms are likely to be HIV symptoms.

June 4th, 2024

My boyfriend’s blood pressure is 93/48. He has been on blood pressure and heart rate medication for 3 days, but his blood pressure is now much lower than usual. What should we do?

February 14th, 2023

If I took a lorazepam 1mg and then a 10mg propranolol beta blocker, or vice versa, how long should I wait between doses, and are they safe to take together? Also, how long does it take for propranolol to slow the heart rate?

June 21st, 2023

I've recently done three HIV tests, two at 21 days and one at 34 days, all negative. However, I have had swollen lymph nodes in my neck and groin, which are slowly decreasing. Today, I observed pain and swelling near my pelvis hip area, which I assume is another swollen lymph node. What could be the cause of this, and what can I do to stop it?

June 15th, 2024

I had a 2-liter saline IV infusion test to check blood levels of aldosterone, followed by a prescription for 1 mg of decadron. During the test, I had to urinate every 20 minutes. My normal blood test showed 4x levels of aldosterone, and my blood pressure has been elevated despite taking multiple medications. My potassium levels are always low, so I take supplements. Since the test, I've been experiencing weak muscles, extremely dry skin, and feeling listless and sleepy. My blood sugar is high, and I have a benign tumor in my adrenal gland. What is going on, and do I need to see a doctor soon?

July 22nd, 2023