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Jun 10
I'm a lurker that just read your writing. I thought it was interesting. Though I don't drink, I like writing and researching. If you made it 3 months, chances are you can again. It's just a little setback and you can do it again. If you want some interesting links I found helpful for my research on recovering alcoholics, feel free to pm me. They may be helpful to you.
May 25
It's a little over a month since you posted your message and I'm kinda going through the same stress...I just can't wait much longer...I was told by a clinic here that from 14 days after possible infection the PCR is 98% reliable. I will likely go ahead and get tested in June. What is freaking me out mostly is that I just got a bit of a cold and read that the first stage after hiv infection is that people have cold or flu like symptoms that go unnoticed. just writing this is making me nervous.
Apr 13
I just got my response from Dr. Hansfield and he said that after four weeks it's NOT possible to both have HIV and test negative with PCR. So, it's conclusive after 4 weeks. It's very expensive though; mine cost $500 total ($300 for the initial at day 23 just to ease my mind, and $200 for the follow-up at day 28). I don't think you need to take one, as the doctors seem to strongly believe that a normal oral, rapid test at 6 weeks is highly, highly reliable. Try not to worry anymore, and I will try the same!