Question 1

swelling in jaw. slight yellow tongue some mornings.inflamed taste buds.loose stool sometimes.neck felt swollen small pain when drinking liquids. hiv?

Accepted Answer

Otolaryngologist: These symptoms are nondiagnostic. In view of the presence of jaw swelling, I recommend an evaluation by a otolaryngologist and any appropriate tests or referral to other specialists will be ordered.

Question 2

hello, i took a sip of coconut water from the same bottle and drink of an hiv positive person. they were drinking it before and after me. am i at risk?

Accepted Answer

No, you're not!: Hiv is an infection caused by a virus, and spread between people by blood contact, like by sharing needles or having sex without protection. It doesn't spread from sharing cups or eating utensils, or using the same towel. You have to get the person's blood in contact with your blood. So don't worry! I hope that helps!

Question 3

wonder if there was blood inside drinking straw , can hiv virus live inside it or its like a used needle?air enters hard inside?f have cut smthng thx

Accepted Answer

No risk, no worry: It is very difficult to catch HIV by swallowing it. There is no realistic chance of blood in the straw (where would it come from???), but even if there were, you would not be at risk.

Question 4

does drinking alcohol affect hiv treatment i need to know because sometimes i stay up late and drink alcohol after taking the medicine?

Accepted Answer

: Enough alcohol consumed can affect many area of bodily functions, so "staying up late drinking alcohol" is not a recommended activity regardless of the effect on HIV medication.

Question 5

i carelessly share drinking straw with hiv+ person. a mouth ulcer stay with me. any possible be infected if the straw was contaminated by saliva?

Accepted Answer

Visit your PCP: I would advise you to have the ulcer examined by a primary care physician to help you with a diagnosis, treatment or referral to ENT.

Question 6

hi.. can an hiv  + person drink herbalife products?

Accepted Answer

Sure: There is no reason to think these persons would react differently to these supplements that the general public. I doubt they do much if anything for most who invest in them, but The basic risk is financial loss in something of questionable value.

Question 7

can you get hiv from drinking from same straw as someone who has hiv ? i want to know if this is a risk? or is it time to move on

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If only the virus enters your blood stream from some open lesion in your lips, it's possible to get infected. However the infected person would also have to have an open sore on his lips or mouth as hiv is not otherwise felt to be transmitted in saliva. Otherwise in my opinion transmission would be unlikely. An infectious disease specialist would be most qualified to answer your question,however.

Question 8

can hiv+ person drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It depends on the degree to which a persons immune system is suppressed & if active liver disease is present (ie. Active hepatits b or c). It also depends on if the hiv+ person is taking HIV medication. Many HIV medicines interact with the liver & excessive drinking could interfer with these therapies. Always report your drinking habits with your doctor. Excessive alcohol intake is never healthy.

Question 9

can a preson get hiv from drinking alcohol behind that person?

Accepted Answer

No: You have virtually no risk in catching HIV even if you kiss that person.  It will even be more unlikely that the virus would survive the alcohol.

Question 10

what to do if i cannot you catch hiv from drinking blood from an hiv positive patient?

Accepted Answer

WOW!: This is the wildest question I have ever been asked in 30 years. It would not be safe to drink HIV positive blood. The virus can be absorbed through your mucous membranes basically your mouth, tiny openings in the gums that brushing the teeth may bring. I don't know about absorption from the gut. I would also think you would feel sick after drinking blood and likely vomit.

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Swelling in jaw. slight yellow tongue some mornings.inflamed taste buds.loose stool sometimes.neck felt swollen small pain when drinking liquids. hiv?

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Hello, i took a sip of coconut water from the same bottle and drink of an hiv positive person. they were drinking it before and after me. am i at risk?

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Wonder if there was blood inside drinking straw , can hiv virus live inside it or its like a used needle?air enters hard inside?f have cut smthng thx

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Does drinking alcohol affect hiv treatment i need to know because sometimes i stay up late and drink alcohol after taking the medicine?

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I carelessly share drinking straw with hiv+ person. a mouth ulcer stay with me. any possible be infected if the straw was contaminated by saliva?

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Hi.. can an hiv + person drink herbalife products?

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Can you get hiv from drinking from same straw as someone who has hiv ? i want to know if this is a risk? or is it time to move on

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Can hiv+ person drink alcohol?

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Can a preson get hiv from drinking alcohol behind that person?

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What to do if i cannot you catch hiv from drinking blood from an hiv positive patient?

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