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Exposure - Risk of Exposing to Others
Back in mid-June, I had unprotected PIV sex with an on again/off again long-term partner of supposed negative status. Biggest concern arises from the fact he's suffered with addiction via intravenous drug use. About 4-6 weeks after this encounter, I developed a rather nasty sinus infection, and during the course of antibiotics, a flu-like illness. Said flu-like illness began with an all-over body ache and slight fever that lasted for less than a 24hr period. For 3 days after, I had constant diarrhea (but no fever/body ache).
Late July, I went for a regular CBC. All counts normal, except for a "severe" Vitamin D deficiency. My doctor prescribed medication for the deficiency, and about 2 weeks later, I noticed a swollen lymph node in my groin area. It remains, to date, hard, fixed and painful (sometimes itchy, if that makes any sense).
I've a few questions regarding my exposure as well as the risk, should I test positive, having passed it on to someone else:
• Can ONE swollen, painful node be indicative of HIV infection? Would it pop up a few weeks after initial Primary Infection?
• Would my CBC show abnormal counts after initial infection or only during?
• What risk, statistically (if available), would there be from transmitting the virus by performing unprotected oral sex and the receiver performing unprotected oral sex also?
• What risk, "", would there be transmitting the virus through kissing? (Noticed my wisdom teeth coming in.)
Went for a test last Tuesday and am anxiously waiting for the results. I don't know if I can attribute this to my anxieties, but now my armpits seriously HURT (like I pulled something - nothing swollen underneath, however) but can't recall doing anything strenuous.
Many thanks
Late July, I went for a regular CBC. All counts normal, except for a "severe" Vitamin D deficiency. My doctor prescribed medication for the deficiency, and about 2 weeks later, I noticed a swollen lymph node in my groin area. It remains, to date, hard, fixed and painful (sometimes itchy, if that makes any sense).
I've a few questions regarding my exposure as well as the risk, should I test positive, having passed it on to someone else:
• Can ONE swollen, painful node be indicative of HIV infection? Would it pop up a few weeks after initial Primary Infection?
• Would my CBC show abnormal counts after initial infection or only during?
• What risk, statistically (if available), would there be from transmitting the virus by performing unprotected oral sex and the receiver performing unprotected oral sex also?
• What risk, "", would there be transmitting the virus through kissing? (Noticed my wisdom teeth coming in.)
Went for a test last Tuesday and am anxiously waiting for the results. I don't know if I can attribute this to my anxieties, but now my armpits seriously HURT (like I pulled something - nothing swollen underneath, however) but can't recall doing anything strenuous.
Many thanks
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV-Prevention/Welcome-to-the-HIV-Forum--Tips-For-Posting/show/1004093 look at number 3.
On this forum alone your questions have been asked and answered the following number of times.
Unprotected vaginal sex 3528 responses
Lymph node pain 1093 responses
CBC 273 responses
Oral sex 7003 responses
Kissing 1982 responses
You are correct I have no empathy for those that intentionally put themselves at risk.
On this forum alone your questions have been asked and answered the following number of times.
Unprotected vaginal sex 3528 responses
Lymph node pain 1093 responses
CBC 273 responses
Oral sex 7003 responses
Kissing 1982 responses
You are correct I have no empathy for those that intentionally put themselves at risk.
Once again - I asked questions than those regarding exposure, rather, exposure to others. I did not find anything specific about CBC. I found TWO contradictive answers regarding swollen lymph nodes in association with HIV infection (yes they can be painful/they won't be painful).
I had UNPROTECTED sex. The UNPROTECTED sex I had was, indeed, high-risk exposure. If there were explanations other than "bump" replies to the post you linked me to, maybe I'd refrain.
Your lack of empathy is disgusting. If it irritates you so much to respond, why bother responding at all?
If there's anybody out there kind enough to reply with actual answers other than something smart-assed, most appreciated.
I had UNPROTECTED sex. The UNPROTECTED sex I had was, indeed, high-risk exposure. If there were explanations other than "bump" replies to the post you linked me to, maybe I'd refrain.
Your lack of empathy is disgusting. If it irritates you so much to respond, why bother responding at all?
If there's anybody out there kind enough to reply with actual answers other than something smart-assed, most appreciated.
I asked other questions other than those regarding exposure. Understood "VAGINA IS A VAGINA" and "MOUTH IS A MOUTH" or whatever, but haven't seen any explanations as to why UNPROTECTED oral is not considered risk exposure (I also specified that my wisdom teeth are coming in, and with wisdom teeth coming in, I presume BLOOD is present). If you can't explain, maybe someone else a little more polite CAN?
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