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NEGATIVE!!
Hey everyone who has read my posts and responded with encouragement, just wanted to inform you all that I received the results for my 7 week HIV Anti-body Test today and they came back Non-Reactive. I guess the only real important interpretation to make of that is that my results were NEGATIVE!! I could have gotten no greater news. Part of me believed that I was not possitive, but that nagging fear is so overwhelming. I had no realistic reason to fear being positive as my exposure was very brief, also because I had no reason to believe that there was even any exposure at all as I do not know that my friend was HIV+ or not. She said she was not, so again, fear just has a way of making its presence known.
As I've said on a number of posts, I learned a lot from this experience. I've really question my present position and learned what is really important to me. I had the opportunity to gain perspective that I could never have "truly" gained otherwise. Before, I could not imagine how people live this everyday, but they do and they make it and some of them excel. So I look at these results as a new lease on life and a new opportunity to chase the goals that I was allowing to slip too far away from me.
I do intend to test again at 12 weeks, but for now I feel confident with my results. I probably still won't be a stranger to the site, but I'm definitely cured of my fear of infection and intend to truly learn from this. I practiced abstinance before and never bought condoms, because I feared they would lead to temptation, but now I see that temptation can come to you even when you aren't looking for it, so I will keep condoms just to be safe.... Besides, at 24 I have the right to.
Once again, thanks to all and I couldn't be more happy right now. WorriedKelly, I'm also looking forward to hearing of your NEGATIVE results.... Good Luck My Friend!
As I've said on a number of posts, I learned a lot from this experience. I've really question my present position and learned what is really important to me. I had the opportunity to gain perspective that I could never have "truly" gained otherwise. Before, I could not imagine how people live this everyday, but they do and they make it and some of them excel. So I look at these results as a new lease on life and a new opportunity to chase the goals that I was allowing to slip too far away from me.
I do intend to test again at 12 weeks, but for now I feel confident with my results. I probably still won't be a stranger to the site, but I'm definitely cured of my fear of infection and intend to truly learn from this. I practiced abstinance before and never bought condoms, because I feared they would lead to temptation, but now I see that temptation can come to you even when you aren't looking for it, so I will keep condoms just to be safe.... Besides, at 24 I have the right to.
Once again, thanks to all and I couldn't be more happy right now. WorriedKelly, I'm also looking forward to hearing of your NEGATIVE results.... Good Luck My Friend!
Thank you for your comment! I'm still waiting and it's now almost a week and a half .... wish this misery was over and done with!
I just wanted to say that I was told mine would take two weeks. I asked the person taking my blood.
No worries tonypham .... I think I'm in an emotional turmoil were anything could set me off.
I'm married to a wonderful, caring man and I have two children I absolutly adore, so this guilt and frustration is so much to bear at the moment.
This was something that happened one evening and I regret it so much. I suppose we are all human, but I keep thinking what am I going to tell my husband and how will I break the news to my young children.
I feel so alone and isolated at the moment, so these test results can't come quick enough.
Praying for the both of us and hopefull this time next week, I'll be out of my misery once and for all. Home time now, so I'll chat again on Monday.
Enjoy your week-end!
I'm married to a wonderful, caring man and I have two children I absolutly adore, so this guilt and frustration is so much to bear at the moment.
This was something that happened one evening and I regret it so much. I suppose we are all human, but I keep thinking what am I going to tell my husband and how will I break the news to my young children.
I feel so alone and isolated at the moment, so these test results can't come quick enough.
Praying for the both of us and hopefull this time next week, I'll be out of my misery once and for all. Home time now, so I'll chat again on Monday.
Enjoy your week-end!
oh sorry...
yeah...i understand...u know what...i am the only son of my family...so u know how i m feeling now..
yeah it's not funny at all... the fear has been torturing me for so long... at least... i feel abit better after i got my negative result after 8 weeks... which proves that almost conclusive ...
all the best for u and me ..
yeah...i understand...u know what...i am the only son of my family...so u know how i m feeling now..
yeah it's not funny at all... the fear has been torturing me for so long... at least... i feel abit better after i got my negative result after 8 weeks... which proves that almost conclusive ...
all the best for u and me ..
Not really a funny situation if it does turn out positive, now is it!
This whole nightmare is driving me to the brink of suicide.
I can't go for a rapid test as I live on a farm quite some distance for civilisation - if it was that easy, I would have done it ages ago.
I'm just going to have to sit and wait it out for the insurance company to come back to me - it's the only way, but until then I've got emotions running through my head. I really don't know how I'm going to get through another week.
This whole nightmare is driving me to the brink of suicide.
I can't go for a rapid test as I live on a farm quite some distance for civilisation - if it was that easy, I would have done it ages ago.
I'm just going to have to sit and wait it out for the insurance company to come back to me - it's the only way, but until then I've got emotions running through my head. I really don't know how I'm going to get through another week.
come on... just go take a rapid test...it will stop all your worries and stress ^__^
i understand what's going thru ur mind now--what if hahaha..
i am a male who performed oral sex on a female for less than 10 seconds..there was no fluids involved...i saw by my eyes...i swallowed my savilla..no taste at all...
but i still have " what if " in my mind and kinda scared...
and my 8th week result is negative with the rapid test...it tookk me onli 20mins
everybody has told me it was no risk...but i cannot stop thinking about: what if ...
haha funny
i understand what's going thru ur mind now--what if hahaha..
i am a male who performed oral sex on a female for less than 10 seconds..there was no fluids involved...i saw by my eyes...i swallowed my savilla..no taste at all...
but i still have " what if " in my mind and kinda scared...
and my 8th week result is negative with the rapid test...it tookk me onli 20mins
everybody has told me it was no risk...but i cannot stop thinking about: what if ...
haha funny
Thank you for your post.
It's 3:30pm on Friday afternoon, so we must be about 7 hours ahead of you.
I'm trying to be as strong as possible, but I'm sure you understand the anguish, frustration, fear and emotions going through ones mind waiting for your results.
It's not like I can phone them either, as I don't know the lab that took it and have no idea where they are based. If yours took about a week and half, then I'll probably get mine next week. Oh boy, how am I going to get through this week-end not thinking about it. I havent' done much the whole week, except ponder on my results and plan my escape if it is positive - my husband will kill me! Anyway, I pray to God that he will give me the strength to carry on no matter what.
It's 3:30pm on Friday afternoon, so we must be about 7 hours ahead of you.
I'm trying to be as strong as possible, but I'm sure you understand the anguish, frustration, fear and emotions going through ones mind waiting for your results.
It's not like I can phone them either, as I don't know the lab that took it and have no idea where they are based. If yours took about a week and half, then I'll probably get mine next week. Oh boy, how am I going to get through this week-end not thinking about it. I havent' done much the whole week, except ponder on my results and plan my escape if it is positive - my husband will kill me! Anyway, I pray to God that he will give me the strength to carry on no matter what.
Hi Kelly, my test took a week and a half to get back. I think what Teak means by most insurance companies don't inform you if you are negative is "No news is Good News". I guess that is true. Technically, there is no need to inform you that you were approved, but I bet they won't forget to call if you miss a payment. However, they "do" have to inform you if you test positive and aren't approved because there is the possibility that you don't know your status and could be infecting others. They have a responsibility to prevent that.
I wonder what our time difference is like. Its 8:30 am here now and most of the post I sent where we replied back and forth, I sent around 1:00am. I haven't been staying up so late since my result and I went riding for the first time this morning. My legs really felt it, but I'm really motivated to if not make the Olympics, at least be our National Champion next year.
I'm still praying for you, but I'm sure that you will be great. I feel that all this stress causes our body to go into a state of heightened sensitivity that we can't seem to lose afterward. Even with a negative result. Not thinking about it is the best thing, but stress really does play a heavier toll than most seem to realise. I guess if you remain worried you can call your insurance company. I haven't heard from mine either, but I will find out today when I pay them if I actually have a policy to pay for.
Once again.... Be strong. Everything will work out great!!
I wonder what our time difference is like. Its 8:30 am here now and most of the post I sent where we replied back and forth, I sent around 1:00am. I haven't been staying up so late since my result and I went riding for the first time this morning. My legs really felt it, but I'm really motivated to if not make the Olympics, at least be our National Champion next year.
I'm still praying for you, but I'm sure that you will be great. I feel that all this stress causes our body to go into a state of heightened sensitivity that we can't seem to lose afterward. Even with a negative result. Not thinking about it is the best thing, but stress really does play a heavier toll than most seem to realise. I guess if you remain worried you can call your insurance company. I haven't heard from mine either, but I will find out today when I pay them if I actually have a policy to pay for.
Once again.... Be strong. Everything will work out great!!
I'M SORRY TEAK .... I really don't want to upset you and get you cross ... I just want this nightmare to be over once and for all. Will hopefully have some good news to report back soon. Hope you have a fantastic week-end and I'm sorry again.
Kelly stop this. It can take up to 2 weeks to get your results. No insurance companies will not advise you of a negative test result. They don't have any reason to advise you. Most people don't get a negative result.
The insurance company will not advise you if you have a negative test result.
That doesn't sound too reasurring :) Here's hoping all is okay and I get my results soon - this waiting is enough to drive me insane! How long do most people wait for their results? I'm sure HansrowSenoj got his a day or two later?
That doesn't sound too reasurring :) Here's hoping all is okay and I get my results soon - this waiting is enough to drive me insane! How long do most people wait for their results? I'm sure HansrowSenoj got his a day or two later?
They don't do one test at a time. They wait till they have enough tests to run the batch. Then your test will be ran with all the others. The insurance company will not advise you if you have a negative test result.
Thank you Teak .... I probably should seek mental help, but if my test comes back negative .... that will be enought for me, I promise! Can you explain one thing to me thought - why does it take so long for the results to come back?
That's why I advised you to seek help from a mental health professional. You didn't have a risk. There are NO "what ifs" in your situation.
No, the cdc doesn't say oral sex between woman is a risk - they say oral sex in general is a risk. Teak, I do valuable your opinion and expertise, but I'm sure you can understand what is going through my mind at the moment - WHAT IF'S?
Oral sex is not a risk and if you would have taken the time to read the studies you would have seen it was not a risk. The CDC does NOT say oral sex between to women is a risk.
Teak, I'm sorry but the nurse from the lab came out to take my blood directly.
That particular insurance company uses that specific lab to do their blood tests.
Is it normal for an HIV test to take two weeks for analysing?
That particular insurance company uses that specific lab to do their blood tests.
Is it normal for an HIV test to take two weeks for analysing?
So many websites including the cdc says oral sex is a risk - hence the worry for my HIV test done. Unfortunatly this was done by my insurance company as my husband increased both of our life covers. I can't believe it would take two weeks to get my results .... how am I going to get through another week.
Your encounter is protected - no risk!
Your encounter is protected - no risk!
YOU DIDN'T HAVE A RISK. Seek out the help of mental health professional to deal with your unwarranted fears. The lab did not come to your house, it was an individual that just takes blood and urine tests for insurance companies. Tests are batched in labs. Your test is just one of thousands going to be tested.
im sure ul be negative.like docHH said.oral sex is no risk.think positive.i had protected sex with a csw, and had done a rapid test on the 8Th week which came negative.il be having another on the 3rd mnt.gotta hope for the best.why dun u jus have a rapid test done.onli 20min and its 99% reliable.
Two weeks to get the results back? I've done an insurance HIV test quite awhile back now and it only took a couple of days. Why so long? Is there another test they do for insurance? The lab came out to my house directly, took the blood? I'm so scared Teak
You didn't have a risk and have been told that by all the forums you have been on. It takes up to two weeks to get a result back.
It's now 2pm on Friday afternoon and I still haven't heard anything.
Do you think there's a need for concern or maybe they are just binding time on how to tell me? I'm so scared that I can concentrate, eat or sleep.
Do you think there's a need for concern or maybe they are just binding time on how to tell me? I'm so scared that I can concentrate, eat or sleep.
rohit_786, I tend to agree with what Teak said to you:
You had protected sex and you were never at risk for HIV. What you should do, is seek the help of a mental health professional and get to the bottom of your unwarranted worries.
They say that protected sex is protected. My concern is that I never used any protection with the lady when we had oral sex - always have this nagging feeling in my head - what if there was blood or vaginal secretions involved. Would this be more of a risk. We are all human, so don't beat yourself about it, but rather try and forget about the error and move forward!
You know what I honestly think! You need to go and have the test done, put this behind you ... what ever the outcome is and get on with life. This is what I'm trying to do and with all that I've done ---- hoping for the best!
Take care and please pray for a good result!
You had protected sex and you were never at risk for HIV. What you should do, is seek the help of a mental health professional and get to the bottom of your unwarranted worries.
They say that protected sex is protected. My concern is that I never used any protection with the lady when we had oral sex - always have this nagging feeling in my head - what if there was blood or vaginal secretions involved. Would this be more of a risk. We are all human, so don't beat yourself about it, but rather try and forget about the error and move forward!
You know what I honestly think! You need to go and have the test done, put this behind you ... what ever the outcome is and get on with life. This is what I'm trying to do and with all that I've done ---- hoping for the best!
Take care and please pray for a good result!
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