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Will I be negative?
I have so much anxiety right now I cant function. I want to go the ER for some reason. I feel like i am dying.
I had a 9-day, 10-day, and 3-week negative tests. One week prior to my 3-week test I was very very very fatigued, had no appetite and sore like I was getting the flu, you know how when you brush your hair your scalp feels tender right before the flu? I felt all that. I thought it was ARS and waited a week to test as Dr HHH says ARS will test positive one week after experiencing it for most people.
Right after I tested negative, I went to my regular doctor and demanded they test me for all conditions that would make my throat sore with white bumps on it. I tested positive for mono antibodies. The next day I was even sicker, and it progressively got worse each day for the next week with high fever, sore throat, lack of appetite etc.
My question...do you think my 3 week negative is any sign I dont have the virus?
My exposure was with a jerk who without my consent took off the condom 3-4 times and pulled out but I think one time he didnt pull out. I was not sure as I was intoxicated. He is unsure of his status but tells me he does not have it because he "just knows."
I had a 9-day, 10-day, and 3-week negative tests. One week prior to my 3-week test I was very very very fatigued, had no appetite and sore like I was getting the flu, you know how when you brush your hair your scalp feels tender right before the flu? I felt all that. I thought it was ARS and waited a week to test as Dr HHH says ARS will test positive one week after experiencing it for most people.
Right after I tested negative, I went to my regular doctor and demanded they test me for all conditions that would make my throat sore with white bumps on it. I tested positive for mono antibodies. The next day I was even sicker, and it progressively got worse each day for the next week with high fever, sore throat, lack of appetite etc.
My question...do you think my 3 week negative is any sign I dont have the virus?
My exposure was with a jerk who without my consent took off the condom 3-4 times and pulled out but I think one time he didnt pull out. I was not sure as I was intoxicated. He is unsure of his status but tells me he does not have it because he "just knows."
Trust me he's listening to you and its never to late to talk to god. god will always be there for you. ill keep you in my prayer too. till then take it easy.
Joe :)
Joe :)
I have never been religious in the sense I go to church, but I do believe in God. I have not prayed in so long, but I have been praying during the HIV scare. I am worried he wont hear me because I have not prayed in so long or gone to church. I am scared. I will keep praying and asking for a second chance.
Why did you call them?
What did you say to the 911 operator?
Did they give you a rapid test at least?
I probably wont call 911, but there are time when I get so close to calling. I am so alone in this city, no family or friends, they all live in the city I used to live in before I moved. My anxiety gets the better of me and I have panic attacks where I cant breathe.
What did you say to the 911 operator?
Did they give you a rapid test at least?
I probably wont call 911, but there are time when I get so close to calling. I am so alone in this city, no family or friends, they all live in the city I used to live in before I moved. My anxiety gets the better of me and I have panic attacks where I cant breathe.
I sincerely hope my dreams arent an omen because I have always thought dreams were omens and also messages from another world/dimension telling us things thru our dreams.
I called 911, dont do it, I got 2000$ bill now no insurance, not worth it. Just talk to someone.
I also had those pains and aches. My legs hurt so bad that I limped for a week. It felt like I was having a constant cramp in the calve muscles that would not go away. It was something every day and I still have things that bother me. I thought for sure my 3 month test was going to be positive. It wasn't. I even went as far as to verify that with a 5 month test--still negative. I was sweating bullets everytime I tested. I will test one more time and that is it for me.
Those dreams are awful. I still have them from time to time. The thing is, my friends, that those dreams are not omens, they are clear clues that we are under extreme amounts of anxiety which is doing all kinds of crazy stuff to our bodies. It would seem that anxiety would have to be at devistatingly high levels to invade our dreams. I think you guys will be ok. The mere fact that we are here on the forum and concerned about our health is a strong indicator that our paranoia will protect us from getting hiv. It could happen to anyone who has a risky exposure, but most of the time it happens to someone who doesnt have concern and puts them self at risk over and over again.
I feel for you Blue because of what that azzhole did to you. Please don't hold it against all of us guys in the world. There are a few of us who are good. I will pray for you, but know it is your anxiety that is killing you right now, not hiv.
Those dreams are awful. I still have them from time to time. The thing is, my friends, that those dreams are not omens, they are clear clues that we are under extreme amounts of anxiety which is doing all kinds of crazy stuff to our bodies. It would seem that anxiety would have to be at devistatingly high levels to invade our dreams. I think you guys will be ok. The mere fact that we are here on the forum and concerned about our health is a strong indicator that our paranoia will protect us from getting hiv. It could happen to anyone who has a risky exposure, but most of the time it happens to someone who doesnt have concern and puts them self at risk over and over again.
I feel for you Blue because of what that azzhole did to you. Please don't hold it against all of us guys in the world. There are a few of us who are good. I will pray for you, but know it is your anxiety that is killing you right now, not hiv.
are you religious blue? well if not maybe why not try talking to god right now.maybe its the right time to do it. im scared to you know but i believe at the power from above. every night before i go to sleep id pray to god he give me a second chance, and i believe he's slowly granting my wishes everytime i go get tested he always give's me good sign's i lately tested on my 7 week its negative and thats a blessing. i know fear kicks in from time to time. but we must no how to deal with it. try it blue there nothing to loose.
Believe me, I will be seeking help as soon as I find out I am negative (hopefully I will be neg)
I am going to get into counseling for phobic anxiety/panic attacks and now trust issues since I dont trust men anymore since he took off the condom without telling me.
I am going to get into counseling for phobic anxiety/panic attacks and now trust issues since I dont trust men anymore since he took off the condom without telling me.
The Doc already told you that you'll be negative....
Get the psychiatric help/meds
Get the psychiatric help/meds
I have simlar feelings. Starting on my week 6 I starting having constant pain in my legs back and arms, weakness, some coughing, with a somewhat sore throat and possible drainage. Its been 9 days now and body still aches. 3 days after I first started aching I too another test and returned negative but I dont believe it because the docs dont have an explaination of why my body hurts. :(
I am ok during the day, thank you for checking on me.
Its when night falls that I start to freak out and want to call 911 or drive to the ER.
Every night I have horrible HIV dreams that wake me up. I havent had a full night's sleep in 6 weeks.
Its when night falls that I start to freak out and want to call 911 or drive to the ER.
Every night I have horrible HIV dreams that wake me up. I havent had a full night's sleep in 6 weeks.
Man, thats exactly how I felt when this first started, like I can feel the virus eating at my healthy blood cells.
Hey blue, are you Ok today? It sounds as if you are having a rough time. Just to let you know, I have had all of those things that you talk about and many more and I tested negatvie at 5 months so far. Hang in there.
I know Teak isnt going to like my post, he thinks I am crazy. The funny thing is that I am not crazy. I just have severe phobic anxiety. I have already informed Teak when I test negative I am going into counseling.
My entire body feels strange right now, almost like it is being invaded by viruses.
My entire body feels strange right now, almost like it is being invaded by viruses.
please please please take a deep breath....and calm down just a little bit. You will be in my prayers tonight.
no, i was not on antibiotics. Its not a tingling I felt...just tenderness. I have felt it all my life before I get sick...I think I am very in tune to my body and I can feel things. Sounds crazy but its true. Even my arm hairs get tender.
Come on, it aint like there is a stop watch in the virus or something.... 21 days and 5 hours.... oops missed it by 19 hours.... NO GOOD.
Any how, are you on any antibiotics.... I ask because some do cause a tingle. or numbing sensation of the scalp.
I agree with you, what this man did was not a good thing, but you also said he pulled out on you, which is a positive too. I hate to know that you are going through this. But to me is sounds like it is a minimal exposure situation. Calm down if you can. I know 12 weeks sound impossible, but it sounds as though due to your insurance situation, this is pretty much your only option. But I can not talk with authority about that.
Any how, are you on any antibiotics.... I ask because some do cause a tingle. or numbing sensation of the scalp.
I agree with you, what this man did was not a good thing, but you also said he pulled out on you, which is a positive too. I hate to know that you are going through this. But to me is sounds like it is a minimal exposure situation. Calm down if you can. I know 12 weeks sound impossible, but it sounds as though due to your insurance situation, this is pretty much your only option. But I can not talk with authority about that.
I know its not conclusive to have a 21 day test...but do you think it means anything? Does one day really make a difference?
Now my neck just made a cracking sound when I turned it.
I am so scared.
Now my neck just made a cracking sound when I turned it.
I am so scared.
From what I have read here, elsewhere and been told myself, 12 week test is pretty much, if not completely conclusive. A 9 or 10 day test isn't going to tell you anything and since on average it takes 22 days to seroconvert for most people, I doubt a 3 week (21 day) test would be conclusive.
I am so upset. I cant breathe. Tears are in my eyes.
I am so close to calling 911 you have no idea. I want to call 911 and ask them if they can come give me a rapid test. It is an emergency because prolonged hyperventilating can cause a heart attack.
It seems now that I am at my 6 week my anxiety is SO BAD because I know that when I test it is possible to test positive.
I also live far away from my friends and family, moved here to take a job. Now I dont work there anymore and am so upset and alone. I want to call 911. At least then somebody will be with me.
I am so close to calling 911 you have no idea. I want to call 911 and ask them if they can come give me a rapid test. It is an emergency because prolonged hyperventilating can cause a heart attack.
It seems now that I am at my 6 week my anxiety is SO BAD because I know that when I test it is possible to test positive.
I also live far away from my friends and family, moved here to take a job. Now I dont work there anymore and am so upset and alone. I want to call 911. At least then somebody will be with me.
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