There are lots of things that can give you a sore throat and stuffy nose besides HIV. I suggest you consider this a virus of some sort and treat it accordingly, as you're doing with your doctor. You can always get another HIV test in a few months just to reassure yourself. If you can't deal with your anxiety, you may have to ask your doctor for a sedative, but the chances that you have anything other than a garden-variety illness are pretty slim, to say the least.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Just thought I'd say...you should check out http://www.thebody.com - oh, and before you go analysing your symptoms and posting a question let me tell you the following:
1. You didn't have unprotected sex, so don't worry!
2. Your symptoms are very very asymptomatic of HIV seroconversion from my studies
I'd still go ahead with your 3 month test, just to put your mind at rest, but I'm sure it'll be -ve!
the dr. said that there are other reasons for a stuffy nose BESIDES hiv. the dr. didnt imply anything? also, this is a dermatology forum. there is an std forum that this particular question may be best suited for?
I think the guy was concerned and asked the dermo because of the sore in his mouth. Not suggesting this is an STD forum
Im kinda sacred mi self _ Um just go to tha doc to get check out
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