Did you have unprotected vaginal or anal sex?
I recently returned from Pattaya, I spent 3 weeks there and had sex with 5 woman they all worked in bars. One week before I left I developed a sore throat with a bit of a headache. I went to a chemist and they gave me Amoxcilin, I finished the course but still the sore throat and headache stayed. I was also bitten by about 12 mosqitoes, and put my legs into a tank of sucking fish. My left leg showed where the fish had been sucking and the marks are still there 1 month later. Its now 1 month since and my sore throat and headache are still there, plus my glands are swollen in my neck. I've almost finished a second lot of antibiotics. ( Erythomycin ) but still have all the problems. I 've been tested at my local std clinc and been given the all clear on everything. Tomorrow I get the results from a throat swab taken by my Doctor. I've never had a sore throat like this before, one that has stayed so long. The headache is as bad if not worst, constantly with a dizzy but not pound feeling of pressure in my head which makes me sqwint when Im looking at things. I really hope I get an answer soon, I just want to be normal again. Any advice you could give me would be so welcome. Im 60years old and I live on my own. Thanks JB
Thanks Liz.
I have already decided to refrain from alcohol. On month now alcohol free.
I dont think I can wait 3 months for another test, most of the forums here say 6 weeks is 100% conclusive given the high accuracy rate of antibody detection by the 4th generation tests. Apparently 4 weeks is 95% conclusive, this is what the doctor who tested me at the Thai hospital I went to said. I think he might just be using stats from his experiences at the hospital. He has been dealing with these situs for 10 years now he said, and interesting stats for everyone that is faced with a similar scenario regarding Thailand, he said 1 out of every 100 people that come to him worried about hiv turns out positive.
this was at one of thailands more exclusive highly recommended hospitals called Samitivej hospital. (http://www.samitivejhospitals.com/)
In my opinion, because Thailand has been faced with this epidemic for such a long time, these Thai doctors should be experts at this. They face these scenarios much more often than doctors in the west would. So don't be afraid to trust them if you need to get tested.
As for condom usage, I always do, except for those reckless drunken nights, so no more boozing for me.
You're so right Liz, sex is a moments pleasure and HIV is a lifetime.
Thanks again, to God and everyone here.
Love and peace.
do you see a pattern here? you get drunk and have unprotected sex, which puts you at risk for not only hiv, but other stds as well. you might want to RETHINK the drinking ! ! !
test at 3 months
UNTIL you are in a monogamous relationship where BOTH of you have tested...ALWAYS use condoms for penetrative vaginal / anal intercourse. sex lasts a few minutes...HIV LASTS A LIFETIME ! ! !
Thank God.
Be safe and stay well.
Similar story here. The similar exposure, very bad symptoms and negative tests.
I got tested for HIV antibody and sipyhillis.
both negative. Im really happy but I guess this is only a test after 4 weeks from the incident so I will go again in 2 months.
Thanks so much.
Thanks for your answers Vance.
Im worried because I was so reckless and I haven't heard of anyone putting themselves at this much risk and coming out hiv negative. I dont mean to frighten anyone that's already worried out there.
Im just so worried about my future because of these 2 silly dumb mistakes because I'm a little lonely and new to BKK I went out and tried to be around people and ended up making these mistakes.
I'm going in an hour to the hospital for my results. I've been praying all morning.
Will keep you posted.
Thanks again so much for your encouragement.
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4. 6-8 week antibody test is a good indication, 3 months is conclusive.
Why is your story the worst? Seen many like it.