scared about gettin tested, just in my head? - HIV Prevention Message Board

j's · 05-16-2007, 07:42 PM

hey guys,

well i know its kinda late to be worrying about this but about 10 years ago I had un protected sex and oral sex. I work part time as a cashier and one of my supervisors told me to wash my hands after I dealt with a certain customer (she believed he was HIV+), this got me thinking about the unprotected sex I had back then.

since then I have been perfectly healthy, have had a bit of depression but nothing major, im not on meds.

im really worried that i might have it becuase i read that it can take 10 years for full blown aids to develop, im also worried that if i have it i could have gave it to my current gf.

im going to go get tested on sat, what are the chances i have it or am i just making this up in my head.

thanks guys

blokecalledkev · 05-17-2007, 06:22 AM

Hi there,

Ok the first thing to clear up is if you are at all and I mean at all concerned about your HIV status is very important that you get tested to determine what it is. It is pointless looking for signs and symptoms, there is only one way to determine your HIV status, a blood test.

Having said that and without trying to second guess the outcome of anybodies blood test, it is worth remembering HIV is very difficult to transmit from one person to another. Despite what you may have read about washing your hands or otherwise, HIV is extremely difficult to transmit.

Another thing worth pointing out is you don’t know for certain that the person you had a relationship ten years ago was HIV positive, again this stacks the odds greatly in your favor.

Cutting to the chase and the bottom line, is if you are at all concerned, then you must find out your HIV status. To ignore your own worries will simply make matters worse and it will continue to play on your mind. To ease your mind, the only way forward is to go for a blood test. Your results will be absolute, 100%. Like I said I couldn’t offer you an online diagnosis but the chances of you having contracted HIV are very small.

Best of luck with your test, having one will ease your mind and get rid of any doubt.

Take care Kevin

CiaraG · 05-17-2007, 02:03 PM

Hey there,

Totally agree - the chances of you having become infected with HIV are incredibly slim, but the only way to really put your mind at rest is to have a blood test.

Sounds like you need to educate your supervisor - casual contact like serving a customer is not a way for HIV to be transmitted!

Take care,

C x

smiteler · 05-17-2007, 09:41 PM

i agree with the above,its highly doubtful you have hiv and your boss needs to be educated about hiv,it doesn't get passed on in that manner.