Well...I called Planned Parenthood today to get my results....and...I TESTED NEGATIVE for HIV!
For anyone who has experienced symptoms/ is experiencing symptoms...let me just tell you I was going through hell. In early September I came down with swollen tonsils and white spots, a bit of a fever and severe diahreha. I let it pass, being worried about HIV and two weeks later I dropped about 8 lbs. Two weeks later I had a case of tonsillitis, and then I had rashes, and swollen lymph nodes. I lived with extreme fear and paranoia of HIV for the next 6 months, planning around it economically, socially and in other ways. I planned how I was going to get health insurance, I was going to drop out of college, the whole 9.
However, in early Feburary, something came over me. I realized I was killing myself with this fear. I couldnt do it anymore. I finally realized that the benefits of knowing your status outweigh ignoring your problem, and trying to pretend it isn't there. I went to the Doctor at this time, and had blood work done, and when it came back normal, I went to PP to have my test.
The past two weeks have been such a ride. I shut my phone off in case they called, so I could get a voicemail before they gave me the news. I NEVER NEVER thought this would happen..me..negative...but all my symptoms pointed to hiv?
Well folks, moral of the story here is TRULEY never judge your status by your symptoms...they still dont know whats wrong with me. They say it could have been some weird virus, and now it's causing me CFS (im always tired and have joint pain.)They tested me also for CMV, Toxoplasmosis, and im next going to get tested for Lyme Disease and Lupus. I know it's hard to believe that there are a host of other viruses out there that cause similar symptoms, but it's true.
And keep in mind that this is my second time having unprotected sex, I went through this ordeal before (except only w.cankers as a symptom) but God got me through it once again....I love you all for being here...we can get through these times together, and we can celebrate together. I hope all of you find comfort in this board as I have...and I hope to stick around to help everyone going through this hell as well
God Bless all of you, and thank you for taking the time to be so knowledgable and wonderful. You touch peoples lives everyday.

Congratulations!!!!
Stay Well and Stay Safe.

Yay!! I'm glad that your hell is finally over! Welcome to the "new life" club!

hooray for you! I too am getting my 6-month test here in about a week. Not going too crazy...yet...since I already tested negative at 3 months but I hope I don't jinx it. Been praying everyday since last year. I hope to God I am as lucky as you were. Congrats!

Great news and remember when there's no 1 left to turn to ....... Turn to god because even tho you don't realise it ....... He's right there in. Around , and over all of us .
He doesn't make us posative or negative ....
(WE DO THAT)
Learn from what you've been through and please don't let hisstory repeat itself .
Keep posting to others who are absolutely terrified and help them ;)
Good luck and I hope you are safe and well ALWAYS !!!!!!!!!! :)
................. Lost Spirit ..................

Wow, i'm happy for you. I seem to have your exact symptoms (your first scare). After having unprotected sex, 20 minutes later i thought i had HIV. I freaked out from day one. Then a week later i got canker sores in my throat, and of course told myself i was screwed.

Two weeks after it happened i was tested with the person i had the unprotected sex with... Both negative.

I have had a PCR test done at 42 days. (negative).
An ELISA done at 70 Days. (negative).
And will have a rapid test done tomorrow @ 90 days. (wish me luck!).

Just after I tested postive, I became a crusader for knowledge. I read everything and nearly tried everything to either make it go away or to delay what I thought would be certain death. I ate minerals, drank potions, tried vitamins and herbs. And the sickest I have ever been is when I did that to myself. I had allowed the fear to take over and reason got dumped on the trash pile. Once I realize I was toxic from the cure and not the disease, I improved. Eleven years later I remain healthy and undetectable. Yet, every once in a while, the fear takes over and I wonder, "Is this it? Is this runny nose a signal?" and, usually, I realize that it's just a runny nose. Keep your thoughts in the white light!

Wow...it's good to have you around...and i commend you for your stregnth and positivity...

Cscholmbs great point !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're living proof of keeping a clear mind is the best way to live (BECAUSE WHEN GOD TAKES US HE TAKES US NO MATTER WHAT)
We are who we are virus or not and a strong person is known just for that not because he is hiv+ obsessing is more damaging then the virus itself because if we don't have our mind (WE HAVE NOTHING AT ALL )
.............. Lost Spirit ...............

congratulations, I am so happy for you............... :bouncing:

wow that's awesome!!! i'm happy for you, glad to hear that everything is alright and your test came back negative... that must be the best feeling/relief in the world!
i'm going through the "hell" that you went through. I just cant stop worrying! i didnt have sex though, just oral a few times, unprotected though, and now ive got some symptoms. i'm going to get tested soon though, to hopefully stop it all. luckily god is here to help us get through this kind of stuff. well read my last post, and let me know what you think please... it would be much appreciated..thanks!
god bless

Hello
I read your post, and it sounds like maybe you could've gotten another STD. HIV is very uncommon through oral sex, even considering the person is positive. Did you try the STD forum? Make sure you get tested for everything. On the other side of the coin, it could be just some random virus. It happens more then you would think. Whatever you do, don't live your life in fear, go to the DR as soon as possible. I highly doubt it's HIV...keep us updated hun. good luck