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Night sweats
Does anyone know the specifics of Night sweats and ARS? Like how long do they last, and how much sweat you produce.
I have been having them every night for the past 2+ months...
And also I heard Teak say on another post, that swollen lymphnodes associated with ARS are not Tender, and do not hurt with pressure applied. Can anyone confirm this?
I have been having them every night for the past 2+ months...
And also I heard Teak say on another post, that swollen lymphnodes associated with ARS are not Tender, and do not hurt with pressure applied. Can anyone confirm this?
I really hope my post didnt start this communication in disagreements and different stand points. I appreciate each and every one of you on this forum. I appreciate Teak alot, i know he can be harsh but he usually has the facts and most the answers which im looking for. There is not a single comment or person on here i would not like to hear from, it all helps and it all is worth my time to read. I appreciate brianbear as well for being understanding of my anxiety. Everyone here offers something slightly different and I think thats what makes it so great.
You have not provided scientific data, all that you have given is the theoretical risks which you have no idea what theoretical risk even means. Do you know how hard it is to straighten out the false information with the correct information that people like you give out? How many years have you been dealing with HIV/AIDS Brianbear? How many years have you been teaching? People don't need your OPINIONS all they need is the FACTS. Try sticking to the FACTS.
I have listed url links to several creditable sources, government agencies both internationally and domestic, and organizations that support my "opinions" concerning several topics. Its your fundamentalist thinking in your "opinion" that refuses to see them as options. I can not help that. But I'm glad you're here. I'm glad you're free to express your knowledge and opinions... its just a shame you wont let anyone else do that.
My first comment to this post was level headed and straight forward. I talked about increasing his communication with his girlfriend and not to worry about symptoms because symptoms can not be used to diagnose HIV. Nothing that has not been said before.
What causes drama is rigid, inflexible statements and promises combined with insults and attacks on those who genuinely come in here looking for a listening ear. Many are dismissed, criticized, made fun of and attacked. We are a community on this board, and as a community we shouldn't be bossed or bullied by a select few...which I see consistantly from very specific people on this board. If anyone should be accepting responsibility it is those people. How many leave this board with an even lower self image because of those particular bullies.
People need to be adequately instructed on acceptible risk for the actions they take... even if that risk "seems" non existant to others. They also need compassion combined with fact. I have admitted that if I have stated anything unsupported or unfactual, I will formally apologize...but I don't see that same sense of humility from the bullies on this board.
If my presence here elicits drama, its not because I am being malicious, its because I am providing a realistic opinion on subjects that the bullies of this board willfully challenge. The oral sex question is obviously one of them.
Your statement alone smacks of drama. You are attempting to make me feel guilty for something the bullies on the board do every day. I stand by my advice and feel it to be genuine. The people on this board are sexually active adults...capable of hearing what I have to say. If they reject it...that's ok. At least they have something to consider. If I can help someone, even better. But I don't deserve to be slammed every time I do. If those responding are minors, even more reason to provide them with the complete range of information so they are well educated....not lulled into accepting blanket statements.
What causes drama is rigid, inflexible statements and promises combined with insults and attacks on those who genuinely come in here looking for a listening ear. Many are dismissed, criticized, made fun of and attacked. We are a community on this board, and as a community we shouldn't be bossed or bullied by a select few...which I see consistantly from very specific people on this board. If anyone should be accepting responsibility it is those people. How many leave this board with an even lower self image because of those particular bullies.
People need to be adequately instructed on acceptible risk for the actions they take... even if that risk "seems" non existant to others. They also need compassion combined with fact. I have admitted that if I have stated anything unsupported or unfactual, I will formally apologize...but I don't see that same sense of humility from the bullies on this board.
If my presence here elicits drama, its not because I am being malicious, its because I am providing a realistic opinion on subjects that the bullies of this board willfully challenge. The oral sex question is obviously one of them.
Your statement alone smacks of drama. You are attempting to make me feel guilty for something the bullies on the board do every day. I stand by my advice and feel it to be genuine. The people on this board are sexually active adults...capable of hearing what I have to say. If they reject it...that's ok. At least they have something to consider. If I can help someone, even better. But I don't deserve to be slammed every time I do. If those responding are minors, even more reason to provide them with the complete range of information so they are well educated....not lulled into accepting blanket statements.
i just want to know if you accept any responsiblity in the drama that has come to this forum?
do you think that maybe you could have responded to the above post without the first paragraph being there? is this adding fuel to the fire?
do you think that maybe you could have responded to the above post without the first paragraph being there? is this adding fuel to the fire?
No problem. Pay no attention to Teak's smart alec comments. He and his click of bitter buddies love to patronize and attack people who suffer from anxiety or have different opinions than his. His lack of sensitivity and name calling to people and their genuine concerns only contributes to more and more animosity on this board.
Having GAD is a serious concern and shouldn't be dismissed. When combined with fears of HIV, its hard to put things behind you. I understand. But I do believe you can. Try not to isolate yourself...and get around people who love and care for you...when you start to see a bigger picture of the world around you, your fears of HIV will get under control.
Having GAD is a serious concern and shouldn't be dismissed. When combined with fears of HIV, its hard to put things behind you. I understand. But I do believe you can. Try not to isolate yourself...and get around people who love and care for you...when you start to see a bigger picture of the world around you, your fears of HIV will get under control.
Thank you for that PM Brianbear, It was a much needed dose of reality. I know I have heard it many times before, but your response was much more thought out and explanitory, other than. Just move on and other such statements. Not to say others saying these things are wrong mean or anything like that, just its easier to take in when its more personal and explained. I Have GAD (General anxiety disorder) so I tend to worry alot about everything and especially things i consider a threat to my health and general well being. Even though your response helped me, It will not fully alleviate my Anxiety issues over this topic. I do trust my GF i dont think she would intentionally burry me like that, but I do not necessarily trust her hospital. Like i said, i worry alot and i have GAD. I think the only way i would ever get full closure is to ask my GF for another test a while from now, which i know wont happen since she had her 3 month test and was fine, and knows i have a problem with worrying and will not give into my GAD tendencies.
Brianbear, I would like to PM you later to talk a bit more, it really helps me, and you seem to understand. I will have to do this tomorrow, since i dont have enough time tonight, I need to try and get some sleep, which i never am able to do, haha.
Brianbear, I would like to PM you later to talk a bit more, it really helps me, and you seem to understand. I will have to do this tomorrow, since i dont have enough time tonight, I need to try and get some sleep, which i never am able to do, haha.
Look, I have all sorts of night sweats. Icky. But I'm negative at 7 1/2 months. If you can't trust your girlfriend about something like this, then that's the bigger issue.
I'm sending you a PM of my advise to you because if I post it here, I'm sure I'll be criticized for it by the regulars on this board.
When i asked her, she said the lady who called her back, said that "she was all clean". I just really hope she didnt seroconvert late, and or have a false negative. I just contantly worry.
Most people, when asked directly, will tell you their results. It can just be difficult sometimes to ask someone. My point is, the two of you are engaged in an intimate relationship...communication is your only means to help put some of this anxiety to rest. You can do it.
But as for your symptoms...well...symptoms can't be a foundation for a diagnosis. A number of worried individuals expend so much mental energy on worry that they can make themselves sick. Being able to discuss your concerns with your girlfriend will unquestionably help reduce your anxiety levels.
But as for your symptoms...well...symptoms can't be a foundation for a diagnosis. A number of worried individuals expend so much mental energy on worry that they can make themselves sick. Being able to discuss your concerns with your girlfriend will unquestionably help reduce your anxiety levels.
Well I am probably a little paranoid, but my exposure is frequent unprotected sex with my gf. Her permiscuise past is what scares me (9 unprotected encounters) She has had a test done at around 3 months point from her last exposure, but I never saw her results first hand, and she never recieved any information, untill she called to inquire about her results . I know because she was never contacted first hand, i should probably assume they were negative results, but like i said I am slightly paranoid, and I have the what ifs, she didnt seroconvert and what if she had a false negative, and what if she lied to me, and they did tell her shes positive ect ect.
The only reason I am so worried, is that I think i have the symtoms, (swollen glands, night sweats, coating on tongue, fatigue , head aches) And her unsafe past keeps creaping into my mind. I had a test done after 2 months from my first exposure to her, which came back negative for HIV and all other STDS but this only slightly lessened my fears. Like i said i know im slightly paranoid, but my fear is real, and the odds might be as well.
The only reason I am so worried, is that I think i have the symtoms, (swollen glands, night sweats, coating on tongue, fatigue , head aches) And her unsafe past keeps creaping into my mind. I had a test done after 2 months from my first exposure to her, which came back negative for HIV and all other STDS but this only slightly lessened my fears. Like i said i know im slightly paranoid, but my fear is real, and the odds might be as well.
Before I go into any specifics about the symptoms of ARS, which I am loath to do anyway, why are you concerned about HIV? In other words, would it be possible to describe the incident that has led you to this point?
night sweats, per se, are not actually a "symptom" of ARS...but a fever is...and night sweats can accompany a fever.
having night sweats does NOT mean that you have AIDS...
i'm amazed how ppl sit and feel their body "hunting" for swollen lymph nodes. it you had swollen lymph nodes...you would know it. they do not hurt.
having night sweats does NOT mean that you have AIDS...
i'm amazed how ppl sit and feel their body "hunting" for swollen lymph nodes. it you had swollen lymph nodes...you would know it. they do not hurt.
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