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HIV WORRIED
Dear Doctors,
I am writing again because I need your advise. To remind you of my case, I had two negative Hiv Tests one at 10 weeks and the other at 4,5 months method Cmia combo p24.
Now at a routine blood test a year after possible exposure I notice that my Lymphocytes have drop drammaticaly from 35% Total Lymphs 2,8
to 26% Total Lymphs 1,7.
Do these numbers concern you? Is it normal?
Shall i take another Hiv Test?
Thank you in advance
With regards
I am writing again because I need your advise. To remind you of my case, I had two negative Hiv Tests one at 10 weeks and the other at 4,5 months method Cmia combo p24.
Now at a routine blood test a year after possible exposure I notice that my Lymphocytes have drop drammaticaly from 35% Total Lymphs 2,8
to 26% Total Lymphs 1,7.
Do these numbers concern you? Is it normal?
Shall i take another Hiv Test?
Thank you in advance
With regards
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
It's good to hear you're getting mental health care. Congratulations! When HIV fears arise again, perhaps you should first speak with your therapist. Until and unless you have a new high risk exposure, you can be sure the replies on this or other online forums will always be the same.
Best wishes and stay safe.
Best wishes and stay safe.
Thank You Doctor.
I am seeing a therapist for my irrational fears. I am not a doctor thats why I am asking you these questions. It is reassuring to know that you are not concered about my blood tests, not even as a remote exception. You are clear with your words.
Thanks again!
I am seeing a therapist for my irrational fears. I am not a doctor thats why I am asking you these questions. It is reassuring to know that you are not concered about my blood tests, not even as a remote exception. You are clear with your words.
Thanks again!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Re-read your other past threads on this forum and the international forum. The answers have not changed.
Your HIV test results PROVE you did not catch HIV during the exposures you were worried about. Any and all symptoms you develop, or any blood test abnormalities you have, at any time from now for the rest of your life, cannot possibly be due to HIV from that event. If you are ever potentially re-exposed to HIV, another test might be a good idea. Until then, do not have any more HIV tests.
It is irrational and abnormal to have this kind of fear despite the overwhelming scientific evidence and the repeated, reasoned expert reassurance you have had. You might consider professional counseling about it. I suggest it from compassion, not criticism. However, this forum and other MedHelp forums are not an appropriate substitute, so I'm going to ask that you not return with any further questions about it. There's no point in spending posting fees to hear the same advice again and again.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Your HIV test results PROVE you did not catch HIV during the exposures you were worried about. Any and all symptoms you develop, or any blood test abnormalities you have, at any time from now for the rest of your life, cannot possibly be due to HIV from that event. If you are ever potentially re-exposed to HIV, another test might be a good idea. Until then, do not have any more HIV tests.
It is irrational and abnormal to have this kind of fear despite the overwhelming scientific evidence and the repeated, reasoned expert reassurance you have had. You might consider professional counseling about it. I suggest it from compassion, not criticism. However, this forum and other MedHelp forums are not an appropriate substitute, so I'm going to ask that you not return with any further questions about it. There's no point in spending posting fees to hear the same advice again and again.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
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