Aa
This is ruining my life!
Hello Doctors.
I'm 22, female and I live on the East Coast. I was attacked by a co-worker 7 1/2 months ago and he cam inside me. I've been so paranoid ever since.
At 4 1/2 months I tested negative for HIV 1/2 and again at 5 1/2 months. I had 2 CBC tests, all of which came back normal. A feel random lumps in my neck, but the doctor didn't notice it (you have to search hard for them). I also have a lump on my groin area, but I think that has been there since I was a kid. These lymph nodes could also be the cause of me excessively touching them.
I was doing fine, until I found another spot of what, according to the internet, sounds like petechiae?? As soon as I googled it, HIV came up and now I'm freaking the hell out again! I just want my life back. I'm constantly scared for my boyfriend getting this, as he is my top concern. I couldn't live with myself if he had it.
According to my attacker, he test negative for HIV. However, the document from the lab said "HIV Normal" on the test. I've never heard of this and why would they mail his results?? I thought they only called you over the phone.
My question is - could I have a rare strain?? Am I just being paranoid and need to move on?
I'm 22, female and I live on the East Coast. I was attacked by a co-worker 7 1/2 months ago and he cam inside me. I've been so paranoid ever since.
At 4 1/2 months I tested negative for HIV 1/2 and again at 5 1/2 months. I had 2 CBC tests, all of which came back normal. A feel random lumps in my neck, but the doctor didn't notice it (you have to search hard for them). I also have a lump on my groin area, but I think that has been there since I was a kid. These lymph nodes could also be the cause of me excessively touching them.
I was doing fine, until I found another spot of what, according to the internet, sounds like petechiae?? As soon as I googled it, HIV came up and now I'm freaking the hell out again! I just want my life back. I'm constantly scared for my boyfriend getting this, as he is my top concern. I couldn't live with myself if he had it.
According to my attacker, he test negative for HIV. However, the document from the lab said "HIV Normal" on the test. I've never heard of this and why would they mail his results?? I thought they only called you over the phone.
My question is - could I have a rare strain?? Am I just being paranoid and need to move on?
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