Medical Questions > Conditions and Diseases > HIV and AIDS Forum

chance that i have HIV after all these years?

Must Read
Do you know what causes HIV? Get started by learning the facts on HIV and AIDS here....
Do you know what puts you at high risk of HIV? Debunk the myths and get the facts of HIV risk factors here....
Can you identify early HIV symptoms. Learn what to look for and when to seek medical help as we review symptoms of HIV here....
User Profile
Hi Doctor,

thanks for this helpful forum,

in 1998 or 97 i have had unprotected sex with a female and it lasted about 10 mins in her vagina, i wasn't at this time puting risks infront, that's whay i wasn't protected

i didn't feel any symptoms after at all, just 4 or 3 years ago may be in 2008, i had swollen lymphs allover my body (Neck, upper part of legs near my pinus) in addition to rash allover my body...this lasted for 3 days and all is gone after, and till date i don't feel anything wrong

i am too much worried, and don't have any courage to do the test, the problem is that iam married since 13 years by now with a daughter 12 years old, my wife is feeling well and daughter too..no symptoms exept my daugher is often have a swollen lymph node in her neck when she catch cold.. or some times without cold.

guilt is killing me and i don't know what to do. is there a chance that i have HIV after all these years. i never had any relation exept my with my wife since 1998


Did you find this post helpful?
|

User Profile
replied February 7th, 2012
HIV and AIDS Answer A31211
Hello and welcome to e health forum.

Just having intercourse with any person, does not mean, that you will get infected with HIV. In case, you had sex with sex workers or IV drug users, or people with risky sexual behavior, that would put you at risk of HIV and other STDs.

In case, you did get infected, with HIV, in 1997, then by this time, you would have had a full blown AIDS, and you who be very very sick.

The symptoms of enlarged lymph node either in your case of that of your daughter, are very normal, and they occur universally in every person, have a common cold. Hence you need not be worried about them.

Your anxiety due to your feeling of guilt, can be best relieved, by undergoing testing for HIV, and having a negative test result will help you move on with your life.

I hope this clears your doubts.



|
Did you find this post helpful?
This question has been answered by the doctor. This topic is now open for public discussion, however no comments below this point will be answered by a doctor.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our HIV and AIDS , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.