Freddie knew he had HIV in 1984?

Of course it is! My comments are always nominated as comments of the year. Thanks for attention.

You say it like it's a good thing.
I would thank you for the attention you gave me in the first place, but it wasn't wanted - as you said nothing of any worth whatsoever.

I'm definitlely not an AIDS expert or anything, but I do consider myself a Freddie Mercury fanatic. I've read countless books, and have watched countless videos and documentaries, all in which state facts- obviously with no proof of complete true-ness. However, from these "facts" I have come to my own conclusion about Freddie's battle with the disease, which I'll share with you now- you can chose what to believe.
The original diagnosis date that I was aware of, was during the spring of 1987- right around Easter if I'm not mistaken. I believe Freddie/ Jim Hutton noticed some type of mark or bruise (which I've learned is a side effect or symptom of AIDS) on Freddie's shoulder or back- maybe stomach or leg I don't know (lol). Anyway, this mark supposedly led to Freddie getting checked out and tested for the first time. I think that he was in denial and he didn't want to know- but he was eventually diagnosed- I think at a time when Jim was out of the country- so Freddie called Jim to return, and from there he began his battle- with only a few other select people
aware of his state.
A second possible idea, which I've come to realize from several outside sources- is that Freddie may have been privately tested for HIV/AIDS at some point during 1986. There is not much proof of this- besides the fact that there have been several statements or whatever quoted by Freddie Mercury during the Magic Tour, leading to the conclusion that something could be wrong with him. I can't remember exact quotes, but I do remember hearing Roger Taylor and Brian May saying how they thought that Freddie knew that he might not be terribly well, and that he knew that this could be their last tour. These statements do lead one to believe that Freddie did know at least on some level, that he wasn't all that healthy.
Whichever of these 2 scenarios- or any other outside scenario, you want to believe- you do have to realize that the probability of Freddie finding out that he was HIV positive the second he became HIV positive is extremely low. He was most likely infected in the early 80's- or maybe even the late 70's. This would make sense because these are also the years where Freddie was at the height of his sex/bar/party life.
The only other facts that I have about Freddie and his illness- are that he did chose to come off of his medications and die at some point- I'm not sure when. But this shows that he was suffering- and by the time he was diagnosed- it was definitely full blown AIDS, and pretty far along.
One last thing- I'm not sure if it's even a "thing" but I'm just going to put it out there and it's open for interpretation. I am not a doctor or nurse and I know very little about AIDS, but watching Queen's 1985 performance at Live Aid- I have noticed a very small purplish mark on the side or back of Freddie's I believe right arm or shoulder... I don't know what this means, but knowing the relationship between AIDS and marks and bruises- I can only believe that this is some type of sign that Freddie was definitely infected by 1985...
Okay, I think thats it... this whole thing really is a mystery, and it's such a shame that we lost this amazing talented beautiful person at such a young age from such a terrible disease..
Thanks for reading ;)

I personally believe that Freddie was infected during the late 70s or early 80s- this was a time of extreme partying and sex for Freddie- add no protection and no idea of what AIDS really is into the mix- and its just a recipe for disaster.
It is said that Freddie wasn't diagnosed until spring of 1987, although Brian May and Roger Taylor have been quoted as saying how they thought that Freddie didn't think that he was terribly well during the Magic Tour (1986) and that they thought that he knew that that may be their last tour.
I have also noticed a purplish mark on Freddie's arm during 1985's Live Aid if you look really close.. this could very well just be a bruise- but from what I know about AIDS (which is very little), bruises and marks are somehow associated with the disease- so that could very well be a clear sign that he had already been not only infected with HIV- but with full blown AIDS, by 1985. From what I understand, marks like these don't occur to a person with HIV- but with AIDS.
P.S I'm not a doctor so any AIDS info could very well be incorrect- please feel free to comment and correct me if that is so ;) Thanks for reading

The sarcoma spots didn't start to appear until 1987 (you can see a spot on his left cheek during his "last interview" from 1987). The spot at Live Aid was just a standard bruise.

For all the detectives out there, watch the Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett documentary...it kinda states who most probably gave the disease to Freddie, but doesn't say when, although there's clues if you really wanna find out.

Better yet, don't watch that prejudiced, poorly made piece of crap :P If I remember correctly they said in DoRo's Untold Story documentary that he got it from some big Russian guy in New York in 88 or sometime in the late 80's, I don't really remember. Or that could've been in Freddie Mercury & Kenny Everett, I don't know.

[QUOTE] [b]tomchristie22 wrote:[/b]
Better yet, don't watch that prejudiced, poorly made piece of crap :P If I remember correctly they said in DoRo's Untold Story documentary that he got it from some big Russian guy in New York in 88 or sometime in the late 80's, I don't really remember. Or that could've been in Freddie Mercury & Kenny Everett, I don't know.[/QUOTE]
so you're claiming he actually contracted hiv AFTER he already had visible signs (sarcomas) of the disease?
interesting theory

I'm not claiming that at all, I'm saying that's what some shitty documentary claimed, which is a reason not to take said documentaries as reputable sources.

I am desperately trying to unsubscribe to this thread but cannot.

The documentary didn't say that at all.

Not saying they're 100% factual but they interview some of Freddie's closest friends as well as some of Kenny Everett's, who also knew Freddie well but hadn't been spoken to in other Queen related documentaries.

I must have been thinking of another one then. My mistake

Maybe if I start swearing someone will pull the plug..

You poor tortured soul

What a load of toss you all spout. How on earth would someone who has multiple partners know which one passed on the HIV virus?
And why the fuck are you speculating anyway?