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superstupid
09-22-2003, 11:47 AM
Is a single non-hurting swollen node on the left side of the neck an indication of hiv 11 weeks after possible exposure with no other symptoms.

CuteSouthernGrl
09-22-2003, 12:37 PM
No, when you have HIV, all/most glands will be swollen, not just 1 in your neck.

superstupid
09-22-2003, 02:09 PM
thanks for reply just another question, are there lymph nodes located at the top of the thigh) and can you feel them

superstupid
09-22-2003, 02:10 PM
thanks for reply just another question, are there lymph nodes located at the top of the thigh not in groin area on outer thigh area and can you feel them

CuteSouthernGrl
09-22-2003, 02:20 PM
If you're talking about your groin area, then yes, you have lymph nodes there. STOP touching and looking for swollen lymph nodes b/c if you look hard enough, you will more than likely find them. Constantly touching your lymph nodes irritates them and causes them to swell.. I know it's hard b/c you're worried about HIV, I'm in the same boat as you... just leave the lymph nodes alone. What was your exposure to HIV? Don't diagnose yourself based on symptoms... I did that and for the past few months, I've been in deep depression over it. I'm constantly crying, depressed, scared, lonely b/c I'm afraid I have HIV. I was tested 6 mo. after a possible exposure, the result was negative and I'm still scared that I may have it. So stop looking for symptoms and touching your lymph nodes and get tested at 3 months and leave it at that.

superstupid
09-22-2003, 03:52 PM
thanks for your reply, these bumps are not near my groin but rather at the top of my thigh near the side of my leg i was wondering if they are lymph nodes

scaredtoo
09-22-2003, 04:33 PM
The nodes in the groin are located in the fold (when you sit down) where the leg meets the body. These are usually larger than nodes elswhere. Experts recommend not to diagnose on symptoms because they can mimic other things. Testing after 3 or 6 months from last exposure is the only way to know. Good luck to you.

 
 
 




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