swollen node - HIV Prevention Message Board

superstupid · 09-22-2003, 09:47 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, 10:37 AM

No, when you have HIV, all/most glands will be swollen, not just 1 in your neck.

superstupid · 09-22-2003, 12:09 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, 12:10 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, 12:20 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.