armpit pain

[asdfg1]

Hi, i had unprotected sex with a friend a while back, and since then i have had persistant swollen nodes (i think) in my armpits. If i feel around my armpits they are quite painfull / achey and i can feel a rather large lump in both. Also the upper part of my back is very achey, Does this sound like possible HIV symptoms? I have asked my friend who states she is clean but i dont know what to think.

[NickOne7]

TEST for your status!!

[asdfg1]

Teak, would nodes not be swollen after 8 months anyway?

[asdfg1]

Teak can you see my last comment please? thanks

[asdfg1]

And they would not still be present at 8 months anyway right?

[Teak]

Swollen lymph nodes with ARS are not painful.

[asdfg1]

No i have not, i am going to go get tested tomorrow at my local GUM clinic. So any pain from nodes are not related to HIV at all right Teak?

[Teak]

Have you tested 3 months post exposure?? You can't diagnose HIV from symptoms.

[asdfg1]

Teak, am i right in my last statement?

[asdfg1]

But the symptoms i am experiencing are not common with HIV infection. Is that what you are saying?I slept with the lady in questiona round 8 months ago.

[NickOne7]

This DOES NOT mean you are HIV free - You will need to test at 3 months to get your result, Test @ 3 months before you start trying to make a baby. Symptoms tell you nothing at all about your status.

[asdfg1]

Oh thats great thanks Teak, you have made me very relieved. My partner is hoping to have a second baby soon, i have been putting it off incase these symptoms are to do with Hiv. I will procceed to try and be a daddy again then.

Thanks so much Sir.

[Teak]

No your symptoms are not HIV symptoms. Keep your fingers off your lymph nodes. You can test 3 months post exposure to obtain a conclusive test result.