ringworm

I had unprotected anal sex with unknown status guy 1 year ago...after that i have a lot of flu like symptoms that took about 4-5 months to completer all the symptoms( seriously)...now,, experiencing a lot of ringworms on my legs that i can't get rid off....Am I infected with HIV?? i had a test 3 months after the exposure...rapid test though...(20-minutes)....Is ringworm a typical symptom of HIV infection since it only attacks weakened immune system...

[LIZZIE LOU]

a rapid test 3 months post exposure is reliable and conclusive.  

if you are having health concerns...they are NOT hiv related.

[fab23]

so do i need to take another test for ease of mind since it is just rapid test not blood test....so it might be wrong...and i need to treat my infection as soon as possible if i'm INfected right??? what do you guys think???

[joggen]

Your anxiety is directly interfering with your ability to comprehend clear advice.

Rapid tests are JUST as reliable as traditional blood tests.

You DO NOT have HIV.

[fab23]

but don't you tell me that my anxiety causes RINGWORMS??? it is RINGWORMS...it only occurs on weakened immune system....maybe if I have HEPATITIS....but do you think HEP B will weaken my immune system?>??? only HIV can....

[JeanClaude]

It is very evident you have been symptom surfing. There are many causes of ringworm, least of all, a compromised Immune System from HIV. There is Nothing HIV specific about Ringworm. Do you have pets? Do you share a shower or tub with others. Do you share a washing machine with others? These are just examples of causes of ringworm. I've had ringworm and I'm in perfect health.Where do you make the connection between Hepatitis and Ringworm ? Your NEGATIVE HIV TEST was CONCLUSIVE.

-JC-

[fab23]

i'm sharing everything...but everyone in the house doesn't have ringworms...no,,what i mean was, if HEP B can weaken immune system, then maybe i'm infected with it...But the fact is, it is not...while HIV can weaken immune system and RINGWORMS only occurs on HIV infected people....ASK teak or Lizzie about this symptom and they will agree....

[JeanClaude]

You are getting way ahead of yourself. RINGWORMS occur in Healthy people. In my clinic here in India I see it every day. I also test and treat  people for HIV every day. I have never seen a correlation between HIV and Ringworm.

-JC-

[fab23]

maybe you are right....i hope you are right and i'm wrong....

[JeanClaude]

See your Dr. for your ringworm . While you're there, take a Rapid HIV test( Not because you need it). You'll then see your fears are NOT reality.

-JC-

[LIZZIE LOU]

"....ASK teak or Lizzie about this symptom and they will agree.... "

WRONG ! ! ! ! !

i've had ringworm before...i dont have hiv.