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hiv and losing weight

I slept with someone that might have given me Hiv . I have tested 5.5 weeks after explosure (negative). I notice that i have lost a lot of weight. My legs have got smaller and my back i have discomfort . I'm just concern maybe you might have the answer to the problem maybe you can tell me could this be pertain to hiv
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You should not judge by your symptoms but rather to just get the test. The symtoms are flu-like. As you may know MANY diesase cause flu-like symptoms.
Your Negative at 5.5 is very promising as 95% of people will test postive by this time. Good luck and be careful
Dave
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how many months or years does it take to get symtoms from hiv . I know it depend on the person.?. I'm just very curious because i'm afraid
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No not that quick.
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