HIV and Diarrhea

[helpmeplease999]

I finally went to my doctor a couple days ago to get tested for all STD's. My last doctor visit was around January so it has been about 10 months. When I last went, I was under the impression it was for the flu. All my co-workers were sick and naturally I got sick after them. My doctor prescribed me amoxycilin. I had a fever for a few days and also had diarrhea. I did not have a rash on my upper trunk, but I did have a couple red spots on my arm which my doctor believed was eczema. It went away shortly after my visit without any medication or creams. I have not been sick with a fever since then. I do occassionally see some red bumps on my arms, chest, and back but not like a rash that would resemble hives. The only concern I have is that since my last visit I have not been able to get rid of the chronic diarrhea. When I was sick, I would go more than 3 times a day and it would be completely liquid. Since then, I still have diarrhea but it is less than 3 times a day and not as much liquid. I have no fever or rash right now. I have read on just about every website that diarrhea is a sure symptom of HIV. Is it possible that when I went to the doctor for the flu it was ARS? Would it be normal to continue to have diarrhea even afterwards with no fever or rash that resembles hives? The red bumps I am referring to are not grouped together. They are more spread out. Also, I have not lost much weight from the diarrhea. My weight at the last doctor's appointment in January was 240 and when I went a few days ago I weighed 235. I will not get the results back for about another week or so. I am very nervous and have thought for quite some time now that this could be related to HIV. Am I just crazy or is this not related? I would appreciate anyone who has any advice or feedback.

[auntiejessi]

I agree, and all HIV questions need to be posted in the HIV prevention forum, as stated at the top of this page.

AJ

[emily44]

just like me you have anxiety, which is making you go to the toilet, the chances are you have not got HIV just really bad anxiety about HIV .