symptoms of HIV

[roamingrover]

hi, am  a 23 yr old straight male who had unprotected sexual intercourse around 2 weeks ago.
recently some rashes  developed in my arms & thighs . they are not itchy & certainly not painful. they are also not accompanied with fever.
i haven't taken the test as I think its too early or is it ??
does this symptoms matches those of HIV..if so please suggest what shall i do.
am confused, worried & dissapointed with myself..
any help will be highly appreciated
cheers
Roy

[Teak]

You've been here long enough to know that 12 weeks is conclusive. MOVE ON.

[roamingrover]

so, you are saying 12 weeks should be conclusive & that PLEVA & the effect of UV ray & antibiotics is not a problem . so its 12 weeks then & not 6 months.

[Teak]

Yes you need to take a conclusive test. You were already told that you need to test out to 3 months to obtain a conclusive test result.

[roamingrover]

thanks for your words of encouragement, I did take a test & it came back negative.
I know its not conclusive as its only 10 weeks & not the regulated 12 weeks period, however like ya mentioned it was very satisfactory & came as a huge relief.
now, a certain question was bothering me for quite a few days now,
as you have seen (going by my case history) I have been diagnosed with PLEVA, its  a skin disorder, now I have been taking strong antibiotics as well as UV ray for PLEVA, does that mean, the anti-bodies may take time to develop, i.e it could take 6 months for them to develop or I should take the 12 week test result as conclusive.
if its 6 months, does the 10th week result(negetive) holds any value!!!!
will appreciate your response
thanks again
much appreciated
cheers
Roy

[nursegirl6572]

We cannot tell you anything more.  You know when to test, and you've already been following up with your doctor for your symptoms.

A test at 10 weeks is VERY highly unlikely to change...go take it so you can put this to rest.

There is no reason NOT to take a test...ever.  Sure, it is anxiety producing, but 9.9999 times out of 10 it is a stress reliever to get a neg result.

[LIZZIE LOU]

3 months is when you can obtain a conclusive test result

[roamingrover]

can anyone assist me??

[roamingrover]

its been 10 weeks now, & still the only outbreak has been those rashes(which have been confirmed as PLEVA)
I have been taking some heavy dosage of antibiotics,,,for the past few days I am feeling a certain amount of pain in my legs & I can barely run for 2mins & am only 23.
I was thinking of going for a HIV test  this coming week but just couldn't gather up enuff confidence to go for the test.
ps: refer my case history

[LIZZIE LOU]

my point exactly ! ! !    regardless of what you have been diagnosed with...DID YOU FORGET that you had unprotected sex??????

[Teak]

hi, am  a 23 yr old straight male who had unprotected sexual intercourse around 2 weeks ago.


Are you serious? Geesh....

[roamingrover]

my question was not that, I ws inquiring if it is at all required to go for HIV test when ya have been diagnosed with a completely different problem.

[cansam81]

talk to your doctor about scabies,just taking ivermetin single pill clear the rash appeared due to scabies and can also apply scabies lotion.

[LIZZIE LOU]

you have been told repeatedly that a conclusive test is at 3 months

[roamingrover]

its been confirmed (finally) by my Doctors that I have PLEVA.
does that mean i don't need to waste money in testing for HIV.( i tested in 5 weeks & it came bck negetive)
also, could PLEVA finaly lead to HIV?? or VIce-versa

[nursegirl6572]

Your test results are all normal.  Not to mention, HIV cannot be diagnosed through normal labwork, like a complete blood count, or a metabolic panel.  The only way you can diagnose HIV is by taking an HIV test.  Follow up your negative tests with another HIV test at 3 months...that result will be conclusive.

[roamingrover]

sorry  to hear that Teak, I always thought of ya as a Doctor, what with your precise answering & carefully selected solutions.

I will consult my doctor on Monday, so hopefully will have a better Idea then.
take care of your health mate, ya have helped me a lot during the stressful time & will
always be thankful to ya.

[Teak]

My WBC is normal and I have HIV.

[roamingrover]

from what I can conclude my W.B.C count is a bit high rest are normal.
how high is WBC in a HIV patient around 5 weeks time.??

I just wanted to know if the results will point out HIV symptoms or not..


p.s: I though all of ya were doctors in this forum , sorry for bothering ya all.

really appreciate your suggestions & thanks for all the advice.

[joggen]

There are no doctors on this forum. Please spare us your detailed test results, this is an HIV forum. We can't diagnose your health problems- work with your doctor.

Usually test results also list normal ranges, so you should be able to conclude something from that.

[roamingrover]

As suggested by some of you & my Doctor I took the following Test.
my complete test result.

complete test report as on 11-07-09

HAEMOGLOBIN >> 15.30 g/dl
W.B.c count >> 14900
Erythrocyte Count>> 4.81 million per c.u mm
P.C.V >> 40.9%
M.C.V>> 85.03 femtolitres
M.C.H>> 31.81 pico-grams
M.C.H.C>> 37.41%

DIFFERENTIAL COUNT

Neutrophilis: 80%
Lymphocytes: 16%
Eosinophils: 02%
Monocytes: 02%
Basophils :00%

Platelet count: 2.08 lach/cumm

ESR: 15 mm at the end of 1 hr.

G6P.D>> within normal limit.
decolourisation Time : 30 min.


HIV I & II (Spot Test) : Non-reactive. ( am 5 weeks into it, still pretty early)

V.D.R.L : Negative

X-Ray PA view:
               1. There is no active parenchymal lesion seen.
               2. There is no evidence of effusion seen.
               3. Both hila are normal in postion & density.
               4. Both costophrenic angles are clear.
               5. Bony thorax norml.
               6. Heart & aorta normal
               7. Both domes of diaphragm are normal in position & contour.

This are My Test results, what can you conclude from the above test Results.

Only rashes thus far. all across the body predominatly in the trunk, now slowly appearing in the face as well.
As my next appointment with my doctor is not until Monday, so will be very grateful if you all will kindly read my case & narrate me the results in simple terms( not medical)

[Teak]

3 month is when you can obtain a conclusive test negative test result. There are no tests marketed to give you a conclusive negative test any earlier

[Vance2335]

Pityriasis lichenoides is the name given to an uncommon rash of unknown cause. The condition can range from a relatively mild chronic form to a more severe acute eruption. The mild chronic form, known as pityriasis lichenoides chronica (PLC), is characterised by the gradual development of symptomless, small, scaling papules that spontaneously flatten and regress over a period of weeks. At the other end of a continuous clinical spectrum of pityriasis lichenoides is the acute form of the condition. This is characterised by the abrupt eruption of small scaling papules that develop into blisters and crusted red-brown spots. This acute form is known as pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA).

Who gets pityriasis lichenoides and why?
Pityriasis lichenoides most often affects adolescents and young adults, usually appearing before the age of 30. It appears to be slightly more common in males. It is rare in infants and in old age.

The cause of pityriasis lichenoides is not yet known but 3 major theories exist:

An inflammatory reaction triggered by infectious agents
A relatively benign form of T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder
An immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity vasculitis
I
nfections that have been associated with both PLC and PLEVA include:

Toxoplasma gondii
Epstein-Barr virus
HIV
Cytomegalovirus
Parvovirus (fifth disease)
Staphylococcus aureus
Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci

It does not mean you have any of these it just means that it has been associated with these. And without other symptoms HIV related rash is out of the question.

[roamingrover]

does PLEVA occures from HIV virus.

[roamingrover]

I do have my biopsy report now, and am equally confused if not more.
the findings are as follows: PLEVA/ PNT.

H/P: PLEVA/PNT
I have been asked to go for the following tests:
HB%
CBC
ESR
CxR-- PA view
MT
now, am confused but ain't a Biopsy test suppose to give clear indication of my disease
also why have I been asked to take these tests.
I went to visit my doctor,
He thinks its PLEVA  & have asked me to take the following medication.
cap. DOXY-1 100mgs
& HH Fudic cream.
am confused !!
also, In one of your forums I read that PLEVA could result from exposure to HIV virus as well. Is it true. does that mean it could be HIV virus as well.