Thanks very much for your time and help. I hope i did not annoy you with my persistence but i just wanted a clear answer, since my head is very foggy lately! Thanks again.
Thanks for your reply. I was just wondering could you elaborate on your opinions of indeterminate test results.
Also could you give your views to questions two and three above? I am interested in the answers to these and can find little info elsewhere?? Thank you.
Indeterminant HIV testing is a complex topic; I really cannot elaborate further. I don't keep up with the latest research on the possible biological explanations and it is likely that the provider who tested you knows more about it than I do.
I already answered questions 2 and 3 in my opening sentence. But to spell it out: 2) Groin/leg pain is not a symptom of HIV. 3) Some people have symptoms in the first few weeks after they catch HIV, then most have no symptoms at all for many years, until overt AIDS develops.
You don't have HIV. This is my last response in this thread.
HHH, MD
Symptoms never are a reliable indicator for or against HIV infection--never. For further discussion, search this forum's threads and archives, and the STD Forum, for "ARS symptoms".
Indeterminant HIV serologies are increasingly rare with modern tests, but still occur on rare occasions. I'm not sure about the "under the weather" explanation, but in any case, if a provider knowledgeable about HIV infections assured you that you aren't infected, you can rely on it. If your symptoms persist or you otherwise remain concerned, return to that provider for professional assessment. But I believe the chance you have HIV is less than your risk of being struck by lightning.
Good luck-- HHH, MD