I had a low risk exposure and about a month later I started have flu-like symptoms. I am worryfull person by nature and soon my mind was racing with "do I have HIV?" My most felt symptom was a confirmed swollen gland in the neck. If you research swollen glands on the internet, HIV comes up often. Soon I began "feeling" like I had swollen glands in the armpits and groin. Its like a stinging feeling I get off and on, I can't feel any large bump?
I tested negative at 9 weeks and my doctor said it is likely just anxiety. But when I research anxiety on the internet I see nothing about feeling swollen or inflammed glands? I'm now on week 15 and I still get this stinging or burning feeling in my neck, armpits, and groin? How do I know if its swollen glands, just imflammed, or could it be anxiety?
Also does anyone know could just a small amount of hiv get passed, not show up on antibody tests, and stay dormant until sometime down the road?? I'm so worried and my doctor said I'm not "officially" in the clear until 6 months? Everything on this site says 3 months? Is it possible the small amount passed wouldn't show up until the 6month or later??