more than one year of suffering

[hope207]

Hi Doctor,

I don't want to repeat the issue. You can see all my previous posts to know my problem.

I have swollen lymph nodes for more than one year, My ears are blocked because of that swelling.

Don't tell me go see doctor because they are all have no clue. I want to make an appointment with you.

You maybe can figure out what's going on in my body.

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

How in heaven's name can I know your diagnosis? Thats a bizarre, irrational statement.  All I know for sure is that it isn't an HIV infection.  I attempted do do you an additional favor by suggesting what seems to be a reasonable possibility that you would be wise to check out.  Whether or not you want to accept my expertise or not, or my reassurance that you don't have HIV, I don't care.  But this isn't a debate and I won't have anything more to say. This thread is over.

[hope207]

You are a doctor for more than 30 years. It is not logical to say the cause is depression. We have the right to get benefit from your long experience. I am sick for more than 1 year. You must know what my disease is. What will happen if you tell me? What will happen if you refer me to a real doctor?

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

The forrum rules -- and what MedHelp offers and what it does not -- are very clear in the notices and disclaimers users are asked to read before posting a question.  And I would argue that you received the exact same beneift experienced by almost all questioners:  a medical opinion about the cause of your symptoms and a judgment about how likely you are to have HIV.

[hope207]

I paid  $22 and I didn't get any benefit from you.
At least, give me my money back

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

We do not make referrals.

All your comments suggest your main health problem (maybe the only one) is depression.  Consider seeking mental health care.  I suggest it from compassion, not criticism.

This forum can't help you any further.  There won't be any further comments.  Best wishes.

[hope207]

At least guide me to a doctor who can help me. I feel that I will die very soon.

I want to know what my disease is before I die

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

Welcome to the forum.

In a quick glance at your many threads on the HIV community and international forums, I see you have symptoms that you think might be due to HIV, but concistently negative tests up to a year (or more) after your last possible exposure.  The HIV blood tests are among the most accurate tests that exist for any medical condition, and the test results always overrule symptoms, exposure history, and all other factors.

Therefore, my reply is the same as all the others you have had.  You do not have HIV.  Whatever your symptoms, something else is the cause.   There are many causes of enlarged lymph nodes other than HIV.

I'm sorry, but Dr. Hook and I do not provide personal care to forum users.  It is not possible to make an appointment.  If you are not happy with your current doctors, you'll just have to find another whom you trust.

Do your best to stop worrying about HIV.  Good luck--  HHH, MD