To someone who knows

[Vivax]

Is it possible that someone has AIDS and tested negative with antibody tests after 6 months of exposure???

And can someone get lipodystrophy 6 months after acquiring HIV?

[nursegirl6572]

One wouldn't have a doubt if they were Dx'ed with PCP....they would be in a hospital, very very very sick...not posting online.

The story just doesn't jive.

[Teak]

He flat out lied and was given a warning.

[Vivax]

What things off... can you be more specific???

[nursegirl6572]

Too many things "off" with his story.  He is exaggerating or flat out lying.

[david3]

If you mean this guy

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/754129

He also posted the same story in aidsmeds under another nickname "viktor"

http://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=19298.msg320275#msg320275

He's doing a self-diagnosis.

[Teak]

Anyone can have lipodystrophy and not be related to HIV or AIDS. Those that have lipodystrophy in HIV is usually due to the HAART medications one takes. Zerit is one of the medications that has a history of causing lipodystrophy.

[Vivax]

He said that had PCP and oral leukoplakia and that is the main reason why is he diagnosed with AIDS...
One more question about lipodystrophy... can someone with HIV have lipodystrophy if that person is not on medication?

Thank you for your time!

[Teak]

I don't pay any attention to what other people post in the Expert forum. Would I buy that story? NO...

[Vivax]

Ok Teak,may I ask you something... Did you read post from John in expert forum? That guy had negative antibody tests after 3 and 6 months and one PCR and he is diagnosed with AIDS by his doctor... Sorry if I am rude for bringing that staff here but I have to ask how can this be possible for God sake?

[Teak]

NO and NO