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herpes and/or hiv ?
Hi Doctor,
About 5-6 weeks back, i kissed a prostitute.I had my lips torn before/during the kissing. and I TASTED BLOOD during the act A week later I started getting scared/anxious/overly anxious that i should not get any symptoms.
After about 2 weeks from the incident, i noticed pain/swelling in the lymph node(that lasted for a 15-18 hrs) under my arm .
i got panicked and did a hiv antibody test. the result came out negative.During those 2-3 days i felt extremely fatigued(not sure if it was due to anxiety or what) However i am continuously monitoring my body now..am also taking anti anxiety pills as i came across a couple of anxiety attacks.(got up 2 mornings with shivering).
One more thing is I have been getting bad dreams everynight after the scare started.
Now in between these 2nd and 4th week i have noticed headache(5 to 6 days, each lasting for a couple of hrs).
Once noticed one of my eyes going completely red, and now in the 5th week i have found myself with a ulcer in my mouth(prolly canker sore).
plz can you help me where i stand.
I hav a history of herpes (about 6-7 years back)
About 5-6 weeks back, i kissed a prostitute.I had my lips torn before/during the kissing. and I TASTED BLOOD during the act A week later I started getting scared/anxious/overly anxious that i should not get any symptoms.
After about 2 weeks from the incident, i noticed pain/swelling in the lymph node(that lasted for a 15-18 hrs) under my arm .
i got panicked and did a hiv antibody test. the result came out negative.During those 2-3 days i felt extremely fatigued(not sure if it was due to anxiety or what) However i am continuously monitoring my body now..am also taking anti anxiety pills as i came across a couple of anxiety attacks.(got up 2 mornings with shivering).
One more thing is I have been getting bad dreams everynight after the scare started.
Now in between these 2nd and 4th week i have noticed headache(5 to 6 days, each lasting for a couple of hrs).
Once noticed one of my eyes going completely red, and now in the 5th week i have found myself with a ulcer in my mouth(prolly canker sore).
plz can you help me where i stand.
I hav a history of herpes (about 6-7 years back)
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello again,
I don't really have anything much to add to what I've said already.
"The only way to know that though for certain - and given how worried you are I think you need to check - is to have a set of STD etc tests including another HIV test. I am sure they will be normal but they will put your mind to rest"
You've asked what happens when infected saliva comes into contact with blood - I'm thinking you mean a bleeding wound? The answer would be mainly nothing much. Saliva does contain HIV but in tiny amounts and generally not very active. I have never read of or heard of an infection occurrin this way.
With respect to the ulcer and the eye, I've no idea I'm afraid.
Go and have a test and end the worry,
best regards, Sean
I don't really have anything much to add to what I've said already.
"The only way to know that though for certain - and given how worried you are I think you need to check - is to have a set of STD etc tests including another HIV test. I am sure they will be normal but they will put your mind to rest"
You've asked what happens when infected saliva comes into contact with blood - I'm thinking you mean a bleeding wound? The answer would be mainly nothing much. Saliva does contain HIV but in tiny amounts and generally not very active. I have never read of or heard of an infection occurrin this way.
With respect to the ulcer and the eye, I've no idea I'm afraid.
Go and have a test and end the worry,
best regards, Sean
Hi Sean,
Thanks for your reply.
Ok, lets consider it was my own blood. But what happens if/when infected saliva comes in contact/mixes with blood.
I am really worried.
I can probably relate my headache to the anxiety/stress..
But why did I get the ulcer ? Why did the eye go red one night ?
Please advise
Thanks for your reply.
Ok, lets consider it was my own blood. But what happens if/when infected saliva comes in contact/mixes with blood.
I am really worried.
I can probably relate my headache to the anxiety/stress..
But why did I get the ulcer ? Why did the eye go red one night ?
Please advise
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Good Morning!
It was probably your own blood.
I think you are worried but I think extremely unlikley that you have any diseases.
The only way to know that though for certain - and given how worried you are I think you need to check - is to have a set of STD etc tests including another HIV test. I am sure they will be normal but they will put your mind to rest.
Best regards, Sean
It was probably your own blood.
I think you are worried but I think extremely unlikley that you have any diseases.
The only way to know that though for certain - and given how worried you are I think you need to check - is to have a set of STD etc tests including another HIV test. I am sure they will be normal but they will put your mind to rest.
Best regards, Sean
Hi Doctor,
Please advise on this
Please advise on this
You are reading content posted in the STDs - International Forum
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
