Aa
HIV
Hi anyone,
could u please help me with my situation.
Recently i had unprotected sex with a girl and after about 3-4 weeks i had cold flu symptoms like a very mild sore throat which lasted just a single day, and blocked and running nose. no fever or anything. Then after that i had a diffused rash on the upper back for abt 8-10 days, which looked like sunburnt. i dint have no headaches. but the stress abt getting hiv made me loose my sleep, my appetite, etc etc. Any help please...
could u please help me with my situation.
Recently i had unprotected sex with a girl and after about 3-4 weeks i had cold flu symptoms like a very mild sore throat which lasted just a single day, and blocked and running nose. no fever or anything. Then after that i had a diffused rash on the upper back for abt 8-10 days, which looked like sunburnt. i dint have no headaches. but the stress abt getting hiv made me loose my sleep, my appetite, etc etc. Any help please...
COMMUNITY LEADER
I think you are over reacting here, you need to calm down and bring some sanity back to rationally think that the girl has a very good chance of being HIV negative.
Firstly, symptoms mean a jack when it comes to HIV. I have seen some zillions of posters around complaining every possible symptoms the book reads and finally singing the happy whoo-hoo song with their negatives at the 12th week. Should you feel anxious, test at the 6th week and back it up with a final one at the 12th week. 6 weeks negative changing ahead is very unlikely and also be informed that one episode of intercourse would not put you in to a heavy risk but certainly warrants testing.
You'll be fine. Good luck.
Firstly, symptoms mean a jack when it comes to HIV. I have seen some zillions of posters around complaining every possible symptoms the book reads and finally singing the happy whoo-hoo song with their negatives at the 12th week. Should you feel anxious, test at the 6th week and back it up with a final one at the 12th week. 6 weeks negative changing ahead is very unlikely and also be informed that one episode of intercourse would not put you in to a heavy risk but certainly warrants testing.
You'll be fine. Good luck.
Please go and get tested immediately and then follow up at 3 months for a conclusive test. Getting tested at the 6th-8th mark will provide you with a good enough result, but still follow up at the 3 month mark for an official result.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. But just a few words of advice. If you do come out to be HIV Positive, please know that with today's treatments you'll be able to live a long and normal life. While it may not be as normal as it was before -- at least you'll be able to live.
The reason why I say this is because so many people are expecting and praying for a Negative HIV result. But no one prepares themselves for a HIV Positive result. However, I did. And when the results came back positive for me I took a deep breath and simply asked the doctor "What are the next steps?".
So in advance -- don't be afraid. Just smile -- and either way, be greatful for the life God is provided you with. I'll keep you in my prayers for a Negative result though.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. But just a few words of advice. If you do come out to be HIV Positive, please know that with today's treatments you'll be able to live a long and normal life. While it may not be as normal as it was before -- at least you'll be able to live.
The reason why I say this is because so many people are expecting and praying for a Negative HIV result. But no one prepares themselves for a HIV Positive result. However, I did. And when the results came back positive for me I took a deep breath and simply asked the doctor "What are the next steps?".
So in advance -- don't be afraid. Just smile -- and either way, be greatful for the life God is provided you with. I'll keep you in my prayers for a Negative result though.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.
