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Worried or maybe paranoid?
Hello Doctor, I had previosly posted a question about my first sexual encounter in which you told me was of very low risk. I am a 28 year old female and my current boyfriend is 31. I have only had two boyfriends. My first boyfriend and I 12 years ago when I was 16 pentrated his penis only twice but you had mentioned it was of low risk. This is my question, since then, I have been with my current boyfriend for almost ten years. He has tested negative for HIV. He had a girlfriend before me but always had protected sex with her. I have not been with anyone else but him. Recently I have had a severe loss of appetite, naseau, stomach pains and a white tongue. Am I experiencing ARS symtoms. One month ago I was diagnosed with typhoid fever and other strains of that bacteria but I have already finished the antibiotics given to me. Could my symtoms be related to HIV? Should I get tested? Your response is greatly appreciated!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Re-read my reply above. Is there some way I could have been more clear than "I see no need for HIV testing"???
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I have little to add to Dr. Hook's reply to your question a week ago. He told you that you have nothing to worry about with respect to HIV, and I agree.
You don't say where you live or where you might have traveled, but typhoid fever is rare in industrialized countries. If you live in a developing country, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, then there might be some risk of HIV despite your limited sexual experience. However, it seems likely that you have a serious misunderstanding about HIV risks through heterosexual exposure. Finally, as Dr. Hook already told you, your symptoms are NOT typical of ARS, and could easily be due to your typhoid or the antibiotics you were taking.
Please talk to your own health care provider if you remain concerned. I see no need for HIV testing, but the decision is up to you and your doctor. This forum has nothing more to offer you.
Please note the rule about 2 questions every 6 months in MedHelp's moderated forums.
HHH, MD
You don't say where you live or where you might have traveled, but typhoid fever is rare in industrialized countries. If you live in a developing country, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, then there might be some risk of HIV despite your limited sexual experience. However, it seems likely that you have a serious misunderstanding about HIV risks through heterosexual exposure. Finally, as Dr. Hook already told you, your symptoms are NOT typical of ARS, and could easily be due to your typhoid or the antibiotics you were taking.
Please talk to your own health care provider if you remain concerned. I see no need for HIV testing, but the decision is up to you and your doctor. This forum has nothing more to offer you.
Please note the rule about 2 questions every 6 months in MedHelp's moderated forums.
HHH, MD
I live in Texas but traveled to Mexico and ate some bad cheese thats how I got Typhoid. So no need for testing then?
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