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Anxiety swollen lymph nodes stomach problems

So a week after unprotected sex i heard that this guy has hiv... That night i had night sweat and then the next day constipation... the next day i had a cramp in my lower stomach on the left and then still constiaption and when i would go it would be loose stools (basically diahreah?) its been like that for like 10 days the cramp went away after like 2 days .
It was january 29th that i was exposed and then a week later feb 8th night sweats along with the constipation (diahreah)  till this day feb 18th

What exactly is anxiety? Cause at first I would feel like freaking out  and now all the thinking is wearing me out... So now im just thinking about it daily, breathing slow and not really having the freaking out feeling but still diahreah how long would diahreah last with anxiety? and im not sure if my lymph nodes are swollen but would stomach problems cause lymph nodes.. I dont think i have a fever
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You may have some depression rather than anxiety, but only a professional can diagnose you.  If you feel lonely, sad, mood changes from sad to angry, feeling like there is no hope, no ambition, lack of interest in friends and activites you used to enjoy, then you may have some depression.  It sounds like you're fine, you were panicky at first, but have settled down.  Of course this will be on your mind, but you sound like you're dealing with it okay.  We all get anxious, or down from time to time, it only becomes a problem when it interferes with your daily routine.
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what would be symptoms
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Yes im not sure about anxiety im more mellow but it is on my mind....So i could be cause somtimes I feel like no were to go
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Anxiety is worrying about something or obcessing over things, being nervous all the time, scared.  Often you may not know why, but still you are. It appears that your's has resulted in your worry over the HIV. None of your symptoms are a result of HIV, but rather anxiety from worrying about it.  Get tested to hopefully put your mind at ease.  Anxiety can cause diarrhea, but not swollen lymph nodes.  You may have caught a bug at the same time, but it sounds like nerves to me.  Also, if you're alternating between constipation and diarrhea, it may be IBS. There are many causes for night sweats, you may want to see your doctor to rule out any other problems before assuming it's anxiety.
Take care...
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