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just curious
A good question was asked the other day about your experience in testing patients at the six week mark, just wondering in your experience have u seen many, or how many patients tested negative at the four week mark, that went on to test positive later. Thanks doc.
WENDO: You sound really educated on this subject. I wasn't told if a western blot was done; only that I was indeed positive. Most of the symptoms could have been simultaneous, but definately over a 14-18 day time frame. It has all seemed like a nightmare.
CRISCBLUE: I HAVE DROPPED 10 LBS IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION:
COLLEGEBOY: YOU MUST FACE REALITY THAT THIS REALLY HAPPENS. The Forum M.D. did say in my rash posting 8/28 - that the description of the rash sounded similar to that of primary or acute hiv infection.
CRISCBLUE: I HAVE DROPPED 10 LBS IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION:
COLLEGEBOY: YOU MUST FACE REALITY THAT THIS REALLY HAPPENS. The Forum M.D. did say in my rash posting 8/28 - that the description of the rash sounded similar to that of primary or acute hiv infection.
Mackia,
We all want to believe you and what you say, but there are some inconsistencies in your story that make us think otherwise.
We in no way want to belittle you if you are in fact positive, but your situation bears more investigating as to whether you are actually positive or negative.
Like CollegeBoy, I have been through a scare in the last several months, and no, I have not gotten tested. Posts like yours scare me, and well frankly, maybe they should scare me and other people like me into wearing condoms. But, furnishing false information on the internet is uncalled for and puts down people that are really HIV+ and have to live with this caca for the rest of their lives.
Hi,
College Boy has a good point, as do the others. Have you jumped the gun? Remember that there are false positives on the ELISA test. I assume when you say you're going back tomorrow that you are going to get the results of the Western Blot. You may not have HIV.
To me this doesn't necessarily make you a liar; it's possible that a primary care doctor doesn't know a lot about HIV and simply reached a conclusion based on the ELISA result. At a testing center, a counselor would probably make a point to explain the tentative nature of the results; maybe at a doctor's office that process was skipped. At any rate, you need to stop telling people, even strangers, that you have HIV, when you haven't gotten the Western Blot.
At this point, believe it or not, there is still a good chance you're HIV-. The symptoms are irrelevant, it's all about the antibodies.
J
College Boy has a good point, as do the others. Have you jumped the gun? Remember that there are false positives on the ELISA test. I assume when you say you're going back tomorrow that you are going to get the results of the Western Blot. You may not have HIV.
To me this doesn't necessarily make you a liar; it's possible that a primary care doctor doesn't know a lot about HIV and simply reached a conclusion based on the ELISA result. At a testing center, a counselor would probably make a point to explain the tentative nature of the results; maybe at a doctor's office that process was skipped. At any rate, you need to stop telling people, even strangers, that you have HIV, when you haven't gotten the Western Blot.
At this point, believe it or not, there is still a good chance you're HIV-. The symptoms are irrelevant, it's all about the antibodies.
J
Okay, I think I lost my mind. This is not MY thread (wrong thread). Sorry, dude.
Anyway, I wish you well. If what you way is correct, then please get a WB done, and we all wish you well. okay?
Anyway, I wish you well. If what you way is correct, then please get a WB done, and we all wish you well. okay?
Mackia:
I don't want to get into another "shouting match," but can you see WHY I am very skeptical about your posting. The doctor in fact told you that your rash was not suggestive of ARS. And then, to be diagonosed HIV+ based solely on a positive antibody test is just hard to believe.
Dude, many of us folks are afraid on this forum. If this is some game, please drop out of MY thread, and start YOUR own thread, PLEASE.
I don't want to get into another "shouting match," but can you see WHY I am very skeptical about your posting. The doctor in fact told you that your rash was not suggestive of ARS. And then, to be diagonosed HIV+ based solely on a positive antibody test is just hard to believe.
Dude, many of us folks are afraid on this forum. If this is some game, please drop out of MY thread, and start YOUR own thread, PLEASE.
Mackia,
This is from AIDSMED.COM This is the standard testing process.
Am I Infected?
(A Complete Guide to Testing for HIV)
What is an HIV test?
An HIV test shows if someone is infected with HIV, the virus that attacks the body's immune system and causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or what is more commonly known as AIDS. There are several different tests that can be used to determine if you are carrying the HIV virus. The first test developed is still the most frequently used for the initial detection of HIV infection: the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay or as it's more commonly known, the ELISA or EIA.
The ELISA is usually done by drawing blood, usually from a vein in the arm. The process is occasionally slightly uncomfortable. For most people, it is not particularly painful and the blood draw is accomplished quickly.
If the ELISA test is negative
This is from AIDSMED.COM This is the standard testing process.
Am I Infected?
(A Complete Guide to Testing for HIV)
What is an HIV test?
An HIV test shows if someone is infected with HIV, the virus that attacks the body's immune system and causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or what is more commonly known as AIDS. There are several different tests that can be used to determine if you are carrying the HIV virus. The first test developed is still the most frequently used for the initial detection of HIV infection: the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay or as it's more commonly known, the ELISA or EIA.
The ELISA is usually done by drawing blood, usually from a vein in the arm. The process is occasionally slightly uncomfortable. For most people, it is not particularly painful and the blood draw is accomplished quickly.
If the ELISA test is negative
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