I just want to let you know that I got my results last week. To refresh- I had been worried about having HIV for almost 12 years. I had unprotected sex quite a few times when I was a teen/ early 20s. I met my husband in 92 and we've been together ever since. I had always worried silently about contracting HIV though. I am pregnant and took the test as part of my prenatal blood work. Last Thursday I called the doctor for the results. The nurse called me back and told me that everything is fine but she couldn't tell me the HIV results over the phone as policy. Before I took the test she had told me that if there was a problem- they would have me come in right away. Well, I reminded her of that and she told me- we'll see you in a month for your next appt. Basiclly telling me I was Ok. I couldn't believe it. I still don't- I want to see paper or something saying it's true. But- I feel so much better. Please, if you have any question at all about your status- please get checked! It's so worth it to know where you stand. The endless worry will stop- the symptom checking can stop and you can move on with your life. I have torn myself apart for 12 years with the guilt of what I had done and the shame....and the wonder about my health. I beg you to free yourself of these things and take the test. Some places can tell you in as little as a half an hour. Please, don't wait- don't suffer any longer. Chances are you are ok. Find out now and go on with life!! :)

12 years you would be dead rite now if you had been exposed to hiv that long ago

congratulations! It must feel so great to have that weight lifted off...although I sort of feel like the guilt will never completely remove itself, personally. I am in a similar situation; had unprotected sex over the summer many times with this guy and am freaking out that he may have cheated on me, even though he insists that he didn't...blah, guys have bad perception of time though. Trying not to freak out...I'm doing better than I was a few days ago. Going in for my 6 month test in about 2 weeks. Praying that I will be okay like you were :)