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SYMPTOMS MEAN NOTHING LETS HELP EACH OTHER

I decided to make a list of the risk, symptoms, and current testing. If everyone can contribute to this it will help people ease their minds about symptoms NEVER EVER being an indication of acute HIV. So please contribute to the list by noting your risk, symptoms and latest test.

RISK: Prolonged kissing, oral sex(low risk).
SYMPTOMS:
fatigue,
Jock itch,
weight loss >10lbs.,
diarrhea,
insomnia lasted 2 weeks,
tongue ulcers,
liver throbbing,
low sex drive,
eyes sensitive to light,

TEST:
9 week PCR by dna hiv1, Elisa hiv 1/2 negative.

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Why won't my doctor give me the numbers from my hep panel test?
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242985 tn?1192588069
have you taken any tests kidrock? Dr. HHH says it's unlikely to get HIV from a single exposure. Sounds like you're having a major case of anxiety.
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Feb
HIV blood test and oral test- neg
stowel test - normal
various other blood test - normal
kidney test- normal
STD tests - all normal

March
HIV test - neg

April
HIV test - neg

May
HIV tests- neg (blood) for both primary physician and clinic

Hep Panel A, B, C test- nega

June
HIV tests - neg (blood)
Herpes test- exposure to HSV2 sometime in the past

July
HIV test - neg (blood)


August
HIV test- neg(blood)
Hep Panel tests (anti bodies for hep A and B)

Sept
HIV test- neg (blood)  NO MORE HIV testing regarding my Feb episode.  I am wore out of just from that one experience.  I had decided to never have any type of alcoholic drink again or to have sex again.  

Why does bad things always happen to good people?  I have decided to become just like the rest of the world. I can't afford to try and save the world anymore.  I wish there was someone there to have say me from making that one foolish mistake.  I wish I could buy an island and there all alone.  I just want to crawl up and make all this discomfort go away.  One thing that has brought inner peace is reading my Bible.  I know this seems comical crying out for Christ sake!  Help me!!!!!!!
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EXCELLENT IDEA convincedone!!!!   I have had over 20+ something clinic and doctor visits since my post exposure of February 14, 2007.  This number exceeds the number of times regular doctor visits I have had in all 37 years of my entire life.  I literaly mean this. I was on top of the world in perfect health until my exposure that took place on vacation in the Dominican Republic.  My mental compacity has been a lot more stable since July.  My symptoms have diminished slightly.

EXPOSURE: Feb 14, 2007 (on Vacation)unprotected oral sex w/ another male, unprotected oral fellation (in both cases heavy under the influence of alcohol and drunk), NO anal intercourse. 2 months laterLater found out guy is HIV+ and Hep B.

2 days later: very tired and exhausted, diaherra
2 weeks later: not able to eat for a week
canker sore,
tingling and burning in both arms and legs
tingling in both hands and feet
red rash on right arm,
sore arm pits
head pressure on right side
skin split at top of anal cavity
lost 15 lbs (198 to 183)
1month later sore gums
two minor sores on tongue
eye floaters
something in stuck in throat feeling
chest pains in various spots
stomachs in various spots (right rib cage, left side of belly button
lack of concentration
decrease memory
pain around groin area
soreness in back down to back of my leg
5 months later:
still experiencing tender gums
stomach aches
groin pain
head pressure
ear aches

I would encourage everyone to get Hep A and B shots immediately.  Don't let your anyone tell you other wise.
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unprotected oral insertive fellatio (dont know when)

-swollen groin nodes on both sides(confirmed by doctor)
-throat really tight possibly from anxiety
-weird pains in my arms
-cant eat or sleep


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Protected sex dec 27
Blood test   18 days              neg
blood test    65 days dna pcr  neg
oral swab     91 days             neg
oral swab     118 days            neg
mental health 125 days
blood test    157   days          neg
symtoms
sore throat
swollen nodes in groin and under arms
still at mental health...
It's sometimes still on my mind......  
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It is on and off.  Sometimes one side is noticable and sometimes the other is.  I pray this is all in my mind and my anxiety.
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is this dull ache constant or it switches on/off between different locations ?
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Not visible from outside.  I hope its not my mind but I feel dull ache under both armpits. I can feel them in my throat, but not sure if they are big or normal.  I'm going crazy !!  I just pray I get through this.
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in which area do u have the swollen lymph node and are they visible from outside ?
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I'm still freaking out.  I feel like my lymphnodes are swollen today.  I can't help but to keep thinking worst case scenario.  I am having real trouble explaining all my symptoms rationally.  If I get a 6 week negative test. I''ll let it go, but I am still 3.5 weeks away from that point.  I am going crazy.  I'm so worried about infecting my current relationship also.  How in the world would a person go about explaining such a scenario to everyvbody in his life?
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symptoms again mean nothing, and that is what this post is about. symptoms are brought on by your own fear, regardless of the risk taken. IMSTUPID: you need to move on.
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I`ve been having some of your symptoms too.
Best wishes for you test
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242985 tn?1192588069
unprotected receptive anal from a probable HIV+ gay male. (condom broke)
at 2 weeks:
Rash on elbows and knees plus diahrea for a week
dry mouth
followed by:
sore throat for a week (I am getting another one right now)
Loss of hearing (for a few seconds accompanied with delirium)
memory loss
lethargy
white spot the size of a grain of rice on the back of my throat for 4 days during the sore throat.
canker sores on cheek
gas
tons of cold sores
weird scars on my legs without any cuts beforehand (gone now)
athletes foot
stiff neck, sore shoulders
gurgling stomach for weeks
pealing skin on hands

Not all of these symptoms are reguarded as signs of HIV, but I assumed them to be because of anxiety. I only have a negative rapid test at 6 weeks behind me now. I'm not nearly as nervous now, and all my symptoms are gone now. I'm at 9 weeks now, and want to get a test sometime this week just to relieve some stress (assuming its negative still). Skin on my hands still peals, and am getting a sore throat right now. Last night I had a weird bump on my arm that looked like it was going to turn into a rash, but it didn't. Wish me luck!
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thanks mike.  Your advice is reassuring.  I say you speaking of the 28th day beign the best for the DUO test.  What about 20 days or 21 days.  Is a DUO reliable at 3 weeks?  Take care bud.
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188761 tn?1584567620
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Yes, you did not have a risk, please move on, bud !

You could get tested if you want to, you can expect only a negative.
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Do you think I can proceed to have unprotected sex in my current committed relationship.  Are you that sure that cunilingus and vaginal fnger penetration (with a stipper - she also briefly grabbed my penis with her hand for 5 seconds or so) are so harmless that I wouldn't be acting inethically.  I'm only on day 17 of exosure and am waiting if fear until I can take my test.  I guess I'll do a 3 week duo...although I' not sure how good an indicator that is.  Thoughts?
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188761 tn?1584567620
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Myth :  HIV only affects gay men and drug users
IHIV can infect anyone. Babies, women, seniors over 50, teens, blacks, whites and hispanics. At risk behavior can lead to infection in anyone.
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188761 tn?1584567620
COMMUNITY LEADER
Well, all your calculations are again YOUR own understanding and perception of the subject, it has no factual validation.

The world doesn't run on permutation and combinations, P&C are nothing but a prediction (odds). One missing component whilst calculating and your permutations can go for a toss.

Lets get real and understand that being practical is how we live, being gay / straight has nothing to do with HIV.

FYI : Subtype C & E spreads more easily in heterosexual than homosexual men

Now, I'm not trying to take away any thing from you, I see that you're doing a good job but lets keep our advices limited to factual data only. You are not an HIV expert and your calculations have no validation.

Being gay / straight, unprotected anal / vaginal sex would always warrant testing and protected sex wouldn't.
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188761 tn?1584567620
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If I was a gay and had protected sex, would that mean risk ?
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I think i've reached a 101 on the first couple of nights.  Went down with normal OTC medicine.
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188761 tn?1584567620
COMMUNITY LEADER
Even it's 109 F, it wouldn't be due to HIV, he didn't have a risk.
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How high is your fever?
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I know its irratational....Even HHH says to ignore them.  I try but its always in the back of the mnd.  Just waiting until its time to test....and trying not to dwell too much (As you can see , I'm not doing a very good job!)
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