What do I do?? - HIV Prevention Message Board

CuteSouthernGrl · 09-15-2003, 10:46 AM

Ok... I'm really driving myself crazy! I go to college and I can't concentrate on my school work or get anything done b/c I'm always glued to the internet looking up info on HIV. I was tested 6 months after possible exposure at my doctor's office. (negative) That just isn't enough for me though.. so I called to schedule a time to retest at the local health department. They told me my appt is for Sept. 17 and then I have to wait 1-2 weeks for the results and I can't wait that long... What do I do??? I'm going crazy. Sometimes I'm fine and I know that I don't have HIV, other times I'm scared and afraid that I do.

devastated · 09-16-2003, 08:53 AM

Chill out and wait, or go to a walk in clinic!

maybe helpful · 09-16-2003, 09:32 AM

MOST people will show positive by the 6 WEEKS after peosible exposure. 3 months is CONCLUSIVE for LOW exposure, and 6 months is CONCLUSIVE for high exposure. For people to take longer thank the 6 months, it is usually due to a SEVERLY depressed immune system. Not cancer, but having CHEMOTHERAPY due to cancer, or co-infection with HIV, wich usually happens only in the health field, as a result of a needlestick. You have NOTHING to b concerned about. If this test will make you feel better, than I am glad you had it done. It will probably negative, you are probably fine. Looking up symptoms is a BAD thing. Ill tell you the truth of it right now, EVERYTHING is a symptom of HIV. Acne, weigh loss, fatigue, sore throats, fever, you name it. EVERYONE will have symptoms of HIV at some point, but not everyone has it. Rest easy, 2 weeks isnt so long to wait.

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Good Luck and Be Safe

09-16-2003, 10:07 AM

can't get much better advice then what maybehelpful told you.

CuteSouthernGrl · 09-16-2003, 12:22 PM

Thanks ya'll! I decided not to do the testing again. I'm just going to wait until November and do the follow up at my doctor's office. I'm starting to realize the chances of me having this. After reading these posts, I realize how hard it is to transmit HIV and how all of us here, with the exception of a few, are worried warts who think we have HIV after having unprotected sex with someone. I know to take more cautions for next time, but I think I've finally come to my senses. Thanks again!