Weight Loss

Hi Teak,

Would someone infected with the early signs of HIV suffer weight loss??? say after 15 weeks post exposure or does this always happen it later stages??

[Teak]

Later stages if it happens at all.

[nufc2009]

What about yeast infections in the mouth, have you known this in the early stages of infection?

[Teak]

Thrush is not HIV specific.

[nufc2009]

I am due a test next week which I have been putting off due to worry.  I had test a 7 weeks (ELISA) which was neg. I have had symptoms since week 3 which have been high temperature, sore throat and aching lymph nodes in neck, under arms and in groin, I had rash which was not raised and not itchy but appeared on stomach, chest and alower arms and thighs.  I have lost half a stone in weight and having oral problems such as recurrent sore throats and burning sensation in tongue and lips and roof of mouth.  I have spoken to the doctors online in the HIV expert forum who have told me my 7 week negative test is 98% conclusive and the only reason people push for 3 month testing is to cover themselves, what are your thoughts on this. My doctor also tells me it is highly unusual for a 7 week neg elisa test to tun positive at 12 weeks plus.  I appreciate your feedback as you are living with HIV/AIDS and lecture in it, thank you in advance.