Cobblestone throat + swollen lymph nodes -- no other symptoms

[Paranoid_girl]

After a possible oral exposure to HIV or STDs (I performed oral sex and swallowed the semen of somebody whose HIV and STD status I am unaware of....big mistake) it has been 10 days and in the past week or so I have discovered 2 swollen lymph nodes, one in the left armpit and another in the right armpit, and upon examination of my mouth, lots of painless bumps on the back wall of the throat that appear just like the "cobblestone throat."

These two symptoms are both related to the immune system, and I can't help but wonder if my body is fighting of some viral infection...(HIV HIV HIV HIV????)

I don't have any other symptoms--no fever, no discomfort, no fatigue, no sore throat. Just the bumps and the nodes (which are now decreasing in size). Any idea what could be going on?

Note: I recently got a small cut on my left hand and the cobblestone throat could possibly be in part because of acid reflux, post-nasal drip, and allergies, and irritation from smoke, all of which I consistently have.

Thanks so much in advance.

[ashler1977]

If you're very concerned about HIV, you may contact an Infectious diseases specialist (an infectologist), or an HIV specialist. He might suggest an HIV PCR RNA test (direct virus detection). This test is able to detect HIV from 10 days of infection. However, this test is expensive, and you may want to wait a few weeks.

[Paranoid_girl]

Swollen nodes were diagnosed--it was almost 1 inch in diameter with no visible head and caused pain so I'm fairly sure it was a swollen lymph node.

The exposure occurred approximately 5 days before the first lymph node starting swelling up. Therefore I won't be able to take the antibody test for a few weeks.

Thanks for your reply and advice.

[ashler1977]

the swollen nodes were diagnosed by your Doctor? if not, maybe they're normal.

you don't say when the exposure occurred. If it has been more than six weeks, you can take an HIV antibody test now, and repeat it at 3 months for confirmation. However, another STIs are easily transmitted by oral sex than HIV. I would suggest you to consult with your Doctor for further examination.

please do let us know about your case.

all the best.