Teak, sorry what do you mean no?
You did not contract HIV from using a condom even if made in China. The UK and US also uses condoms made from China.
Thanks for replying. I know you answer lots and it must get boring.
It's just I am quite young and being on ship with litle to do is making my feelings much worse.
That doctor Hadsfield has said a few times that enlarged lymph nodes related to HIV are non-tender. Mine is non-tender. What do you make of the scab/graze on the shaft? When people talk about open wounds, is this what they mean?
I have asked the Captain to send me to doctors, I will see if I can get tested but its only been 3 weeks.
Thank you Sir.
Thanks for replying. I know you answer lots and it must get boring.
It's just I am quite young and being on ship with litle to do is making my feelings much worse.
That doctor Hadsfield has said a few times that enlarged lymph nodes related to HIV are non-tender. Mine is non-tender. What do you make of the scab/graze on the shaft? When people talk about open wounds, is this what they mean?
I have asked the Captain to send me to doctors, I will see if I can get tested but its only been 3 weeks.
Thank you Sir.
I read that some Chinese brand condoms are 'knock-off'. If it didnt rip could it be that the quality is poor with microscopic holes in that doesnt happen elsewhere with Durex etc?
thank you
Your ships doctor will find what the cause is but we do know it is not HIV related.
We do not have a doctor on board, I have to wait to go ashore in long time. Would you be concerned with the painless lymph node under armpit?
Teak - everywhere seems to point that enlarged axillary lymph nodes that are not painful could definitely be HIV. What would you say? I only have one enlarged.
Last question, thank you
HIV nodes are generalised-all over the body.yuor anxiety can cause such strain on ua muscles.bon voyage!
swollen lymph nodes due to a recent hiv infection are NOT localized...they would be all over your body.
YOU HAD PROTECTED SEX. kindly move on....you do not have a hiv concern.
Lizzie, I understand what you are saying that protected sex is very safe but when I've been speaking to these Filipino's who have been at sea for years, they seem to think that Chinese condoms are full of holes and small defects. I think my left armpit node has started now. If a condom is of poor quality, could it have very minor holes inside? I know you say move on, but its difficult, I've orderd a test but I wont get it until we reach Australia
I remember the condom pouch having said LOT and then some numbers. Is this good sign?
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Please fella, I'm stressin so badly. If it was a durex or Trojan I would be much happier. I'm asking abou dodgy Chinese ones. I'm asking if a condom is of poor qulaity does it matter unless it breaks? or if its poor quality in China will the holes let HIV through?
I'm not tryin to **** you off sorry.
Your condom did not break, therefore you were protected. Intact latex condoms don't have holes that let HIV through. It doesn't matter where the condom was manufactured. These urban legends that are messing with your mind have no basis and the people who spread them have no education in HIV.
"I'm asking if a condom is of poor qulaity does it matter unless it breaks?"
NO, only if it breaks.
I went ashore to Doctors today and he told me I had a left Varicocele. Does anyone know if this could have been brought on by an STD I picked up from the above situation? If so, then HIV could be on the cards also??
He checked my lump in armpit and said it was muscle. But it's like a ball of muscle. Can anyone help?
Thank you
what part of NO RISK do you not understand?
Sorry it's just hard when I have nothing else on my mind I'm sorry. It's just on the ultrasound of my balls, he said I have a Varicocele. On the internet it said this can be caused by STD's such as Chlamydia and Gonn. If it has been caused by this then surely I could have picked up HIV too?
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FROM THE MAYO CLINIC:
Your spermatic cord carries blood to and from your testicles. It's not certain what causes varicoceles, but many experts believe a varicocele forms when the valves inside the veins in the cord prevent your blood from flowing properly. The resulting backup causes the veins to widen (dilate).
Varicocele often forms during puberty. Varicoceles usually occur on the left side, most likely because of the position of the left testicular vein. However, a varicocele in one testicle can affect sperm production in both testicles.
MOVE ON...YOU DO NOT HAVE A HIV CONCERN
I know how you feel but you are SO LUCKY! you had protected sex for god's sake! Stop and think about that for a second mate - PROTECTED!
I guarantee you that you have already and will DRIVE YOURSELF MAD for NO REASON. I had all sorts of symptoms and was as sick as a dog and I can tell you that symptoms mean nothing. I did that for 3 months after UNPROTECTED sex and I would not wish it for you. You have no need to waste your life that way.
NO NEED.
Lucky you;.
I received a negative HIV result after bang on 4 weeks. I know I must re-test after 12 wks - but how likely is it that it will change?
PROTECTED SEX...MOVE ALONG