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Swollen Lymph Nodes - HIV

Please help me, I am freaking out.

Had a risky encounter 7 weeks ago.

I have had a swollen lymph node in my neck for almost 2 weeks. The first few days it was red and tender. Now it is barely noticeable but it is still there.

Now I noticed one of my armpits feels bigger than the other one. I don't know if its a lump or swollen node or what.

I read that generalized lymphadenopathy is one of the signs of HIV. I have no other symptoms. I am losing my mind. I think I got Hiv.

I am going for test monday
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Symptoms or lack of will never tell you anything about your status. The only way to know your status is by testing. You can obtain your conclusive test result 3 months post exposure.
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yes i will test

but what does swollen lymph node under armpit look and feel like?

i feel as if one of my armpits is  bigger than other, like there is lump

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your result at 8 weeks will be re assuring but test again at 12 weeks to be 100% sure.
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