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Teak, Chapeau, Etc.

My negative test at almost 8 and a half months has not provided any relief for me. I'm beginning to think that by having my adenoids out I stunted my immune response and probably was a late seroconverter.

I have folliculitis/irritation on my left side and back as well as my chest along with a slightly swollen lymph node in my neck (post cervical) that has been there for months.

Should I test yet again? Just got tested today with Oraquick Advance (blood) 1/2

I've been tested at least 10 other times with rapids, 2 ELISAs and a DNA PCR....
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HPA axis suppression...
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so no more testing is really necessary? for some reason I think I mightve screwed up my seroconversion by using the corticosteroids in heavy doses at the beginning
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  My friend @ 8 months you should be beaming with confidence in your status, really, seriously. When was the last time you had a complete head to toe done by your gp? These are the avenues you need to explore at this point..i will be close behind you come Feb Orillion. I hope i've been of some help to you..
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i thought you told the dr to delete all post you have whats this your negative accept that
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how do i know its not HIV? Ive been tested 12 times, yet i still have skin issues and a swollen node along with yellow mucus and horrid allergies.

I originally broke out in a rash and had a bad sinus infection. The rash was all over my torso, back, spread to my legs, penis and even had red spots on the top of my feet and one spot on my head.

I had to have my adenoids removed and the ENT thought I had lymphoma because my whole waldeyer ring (tonsils are gone) was swollen. Biopsy was negative for lymphoma.



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I certainly do not know what is causing your health problems but it is not HIV.
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