I am very worried and really scared.

Last October I had a sore throat and symptoms of what felt like strep throat and so I went to the doctor. I was given Antibiotics and after I took all the medication I noticed white stuff on my tongue. In fear i did research on line which stated in was a yeast infection common in people with HIV and Aids. I was in horror I went in to a testing center and was tested and my results came back Negative. However since my test I have experienced some strange things I now have what the internet describe as Oral Ulcers on my tongue. They come and go. On my legs my skin is very dry no matter how much lotion i put on and sometimes it itches and when i scratch it it flakes.

I donot recall seeing a rash although i do have little red pimple like blemishes on various spots on my body. I have not been sexually active since taking the test in october for the fear of catching Hiv or spreading it if i have it.

I have been stress and consumed with fear. I dont know what to do.

In the past i was experiencing Night sweats that would come and go I also assumed it was because of

I am very afraid I have no one to turn to for answers and I am afraid that if I am positive my Family and Friends will abandon me.


Can some one give me some information. Please :confused:

I am not clamimg to be an expert but after reading the boards for a few weeks have read some very good advice from knowledgeable people.

If you had your test more than 3 months after you last possible exposure then it will be conclusive and you should stop worrying.

If it was before three months had passed, you probably should get tested again just for your own peace of mind.

I have been going though the same fears as you for about 5 years now, interpreting every little cold and sore throat as symptoms of HIV but have finally come to realise that the only way to know for sure is to get tested and I have an appointment to discuss it with someone tomorrow.

Don't have such little faith in your friends and family too, I'm sure they would love and care for you no matter what, anyway. Ask yourself if you would abandon a friend or family member who contatracted HIV and I bet your answer is no :)

Give your friends and family more credit...I dont know them and maybe you have your reasons for thinking that they will abandon you...but there will always be someone who will NOT turn their back to you. Anyway, you dont know your status at this point so cross that bridge when you reach there..something, I am trying to apply to myself