Swollen Neck

[WEST0987]

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.  A week ago I have unprotected oral sex with a man.  He did not ejaculate in my mouth.  The very next morning I felt a "tightnes" in my upper neck.  The tightness has been persistent ever since.  I've looked in the mirror, but can not tell if anything is swollen.  If I had to give a yes or no answer to any swelling I would have to say yes.  I've read that early symptoms of HIV are swollen glands in the throat.  I want to get tested and find out if I have contracted HIV.  Do I have to wait 3 weeks or more to get accurate results t?  If I get tested tomorrow will I have to go back in a few weeks?  Other then the tightness in my throat I have been a little tired, but perhaps this is from anxiety.  Thank you again for your time.

[Magz885]

HIV through Oral sex alone is very rare. Its possible for the person sucking but may require other factors such as bleeding gums, infections, or a high viral load.


However please do get tested, its always better safe than sorry. The fact that you may not have waited 3 weeks could results in a negative so normally you will be referred a second time. Best to consult a doctor and let them know of your fears so they may be able to relax and calm you down a little bit.

Check the HIV community for better and more detailed information.
Magz

[Vance2335]

You need to post in the HIV community, they have better info for you there. But I can let you know that symptoms for any STD never shows the next day.