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Swollen lymph node

Swollen lymph node

Hi, I´m back (Unfortunately)

2 weeks ago, I had an encounter with a CSW. It involved protected oral sex only (I was the one receiving it). The CSW used a condom of what I think was of very dubious quality. However, it did not break.

This morning, after working out a little bit, I noticed a weird lump on the left side of my neck. It appears to be a swollen lymph node (It looks a lot like the pictures I found on the internet). Could it be HIV related? I haven´t really checked other parts of my body, but it seems it is the only gland which appears to be swollen.

I haven´t had any other ARS symptoms yet but, then again, it´s only week exactly two weeks. Actually, I´m feeling some pain in my right of the neck as I write this lines, even though it is not swollen yet. I´m having some chills now too. I had never been as worried as I am now.  

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580755_tn?1323883171
You have not had symptoms because u never had a risk.
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Avatar_m_tn
I don´t know if you guys can answer this question. I had a severe acne outbreak in my face and jawline just days ago. Could the swollen lymph node be instead related to that? God I hope so....
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186166_tn?1333381149
you've been here since october 2009 and you come here asking about oral sex??????

c'mon now...

see your dr if you are having health concerns...we cant diagnose you ! ! ! !
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580755_tn?1323883171
No clue, but nothing to do with HIV
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Avatar_m_tn
I know the facts. It´s just that I´m absolutely freaked out about the fact that this swollen lymph node appeared exactly 2 weeks after the encounter!                                      
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Avatar_m_tn
So? Is it just a freaky coincidence?
Assuming there was a risk, would the swelling of just one lymph node be indicative of HIV infection?

I´m still very scared. I had never had swollen lymph nodes before in my life!!!
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173692_tn?1334017348
We aren't going to assume a risk when there wasn't one. You never had a risk.
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Avatar_m_tn
thisisit get hiv test!
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173692_tn?1334017348
Move on, the op didn't have a risk and doesn't need testing.
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Avatar_m_tn
well you know hiv test are free find a testing center well its up to you!
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173692_tn?1334017348
MOVE ON.
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