Aa
HIV Scare!
I had sex on holiday with a girl about 2 weeks ago. I believe im mostly paranoid but waiting for that HIV test is killing me. I have got little white spots on my tongue (which isnt thrush) but was informed that it is a later stage of HIV. I have experianced joint pain and weakness. However when i was returning from my holiday which was about 3 days after sexual contact i had a really bad chest infection with my asthma made it worse. Could the stress/infection be causing some of these symptons and is the white tongue probably nothing to worry about?
Also ive had pain in both of my armpits for the last two days. Going the doctors but could that be related?
Dont suppose anyone can tell me about what the white spots could be? I have been taking anti biotics for the last 3 weeks. Doxycycline and amoxicillin.
No didnt say i was in the late stage... I meant having a white tongue is usually late stage symptons yeah? Simple question :D.
late stage? do you think you were infected 2 weeks ago and now you're in the late stage of aids?
c'mon now..........................
c'mon now..........................
you more than likely already had those white spots...STOP searching for "signs and symptoms".
test at the appropriate time.
test at the appropriate time.
if someone experiences symptoms of being newly infected...these symptoms come at 2-4 WEEKS post exposure and last for 1-2 WEEKS.
symptoms cant be used to diagnose hiv. the symptoms of early infection are the same symptoms of many common, everyday illnesses. the ONLY way to know one's status is by testing at the appropriate time.
you can test 6-8 weeks post exposure for a good indication of your status. at that point...the result is unlikely to change. test at 3 months for a RELIABLE and CONCLUSIVE result.
symptoms cant be used to diagnose hiv. the symptoms of early infection are the same symptoms of many common, everyday illnesses. the ONLY way to know one's status is by testing at the appropriate time.
you can test 6-8 weeks post exposure for a good indication of your status. at that point...the result is unlikely to change. test at 3 months for a RELIABLE and CONCLUSIVE result.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.
