might have hiv

on halloween i got drunk and had unprotected sex with a female,in about mid november my lynph node in my groin became swolen and i started to get small bumps on my waist(these bumps usually form a circle) some on where the lymph node swelled,and some on my lower back, they now have gone away but small bumps appeared on my inner thighs and on my lower part of my stomach, now it feels like my lymph nodes are swollen in my right side of my neck and i usually have a sore throat in the mornings and during the day its gone...i dont have night sweats or fever, but if im infected are all lymph nodes infected at the same time?oh and those bumps,i never had had them on my penis.and i also dont throw up either,usually how long after exposer to hiv will i have symptoms...PLEAZE HELP!!!!

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

Have you been to a health care provider for examination? I cannot tell what you might have, from your description.  However, the combination of lymph node enlargement in the groin plus a skin rash of trunk raises the possibility of syphilis.  It does not sound at all like any other STD such as HIV or herpes.  Conceivably scabies if the rash on your trunk and waist is itchy.  Most likely, however, it is entirely unrealted to the sexual encounter you describe.

But the bottom line remains the same:  See a health care provider right away for proper evaluation and diagnosis.  If cost or confidentiality is an issue, or if you aren't confident your own provider's knowledge about STDs, visit your local health department STD clinic.  But don't worry all about HIV; there is no chance that explains your symptoms.

Please no follow-up questions here with more detail about your symptoms.  No matter what you say, my answer will be the same:  I will not be able to tell and you will have to see a health care provider.

Happy new year--  HHH, MD

[tfe]

Typically ARS symptoms are NOT subtle - they're very noticeable when present. Also, lymph node swelling tends to occur across the body, not localized.

The only way to be 100% sure is to get a test. You're likely OK, but get tested after 4 or so weeks if you want to be sure.

Good luck, Happy New Year!

[creepymonkey]

it probably might be scabies because they do itch i aslo got a couple on my arm and they itch and feel like bug bites....if it is scabies are there any home remidies

[creepymonkey]

and also is it common for lymph nodes in groin to swell in results of scabies

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

Lymph nodes do not enlarge with scabies.  Do not attempt to diagnose and treat yourself.  See a health care provider.

HHH, MD

[creepymonkey]

but you said that single exposures are extremely low for hiv does that also include going at it for about 30 mins to 1 hour that nite count as single exposere