Join Our Community!
Share
Conditions and Diseases > HIV and AIDS Forum > epiglotittis symptom acute hiv
Do you know what causes HIV? Get started by learning the facts on HIV and AIDS 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....
Avatar
Q: epiglotittis symptom acute hiv
asked by: acutehiv on April 16th, 2008
New User
Dear Sirs,

I am sure this question pops up every day. I have reviewed the answers and questions and i am afraid that i got. HIV.

19 Days after having unprotected sex with a high risk prostitute I experienced epiglottitis.

This is caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB), though Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.

The above are the typical virus that causes Pharyngitis.

I have also read that People with depressed immune systems may be more likely than others to be affected.

I was hospitalized for 5 days during which i was given corticosteroids and antibiotics.

HIV testing was Negative
Viral load test was undetectable
The Dr advised that my lmpyhonodes clinical test was ok
placquets count was ok normal
and blood white cells were normal.
STD tests were negative

During the five days stay in the hospital my temperature was 38.2C to 38.6 C. (100.76 to 101.48 F).

During the 5 days hospitalization I couldn’t eat and had

lymph nodes were non inflamed
No Fatigue
No Rash
No Headache
No Lymphadenopathy
No Nausea
No vomiting
No diarrhea
No Oral ulcers
No Genital ulcers

I was discharged on a five day course of antibiotics, and a reducing scheme that lasted for 12 days of corticosteroids.

Upon discharge of the hospital I started to develop
Diahria that lasted for one week.

A rash of small pink raised pimples heavily concentrated on by my forearm (biceps). I also had them scattered on my back and my belly (very few).

A week after discharge I experienced flu like with coughing an little sneezing

My questions are:

Since the testing was done 19 days after exposure, then HIV test is not conclusive.

Further more, as I was on corticosteroids and on antibiotics during my stay, could this suppressed the Viral load test? ( I understood that Viral load tests are high in patients with Acute HIV)

Now the 6 weeks period to test is on the 27th and I can not wait this much can you please advice?
Did you find this post useful?
|
Replies(2)
User Profile
homerx
replied on April 17th, 2008
Moderator
You need to wait 3 months after the risk to be tested otherwise it may not show up even if you have it. Be patient and get tested again after the 3 month period.Good Luck. Also, have a list of symptoms with you when you go to the doc and be real and totally honest with them.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
bluebella
replied on April 17th, 2008
New User
hey,
if i were you i would not worry too much about the eppiglotis symptom. although that is easier said than done. i have had a possible exposure 6 monthes ago, and i have had an inflammed eppiglotis during this time- i have it slightly at the moment as a matter of fact, have had it for a couple of days. i had an acute bout of it 2 weeks after the incident along with a load of other symptoms, but it cleared up pretty quickly. iv also had two negative tests, one two weeks after the incident, and one 5 monthes after. i have another one booked for next week, which brings it over the 6 month mark.
what im trying to say is that iv had the same thing you are experiencing, but iv had a clear HIV test 5 monthes after the possible exposure, which almost certainly means i am HIV free. so it is more than likely that your symptom has nothing to do with HIV at all. you probably are ill with some other common virus. have you had a flu shot this winter??
my advise to you, is to get tested at 6 weeks. then, following your negative result, get tested without fail, at 12 weeks, then again without fail at 24 weeks. and in the mean time, do not worry too much. i know exactly how you feel. i have been pretty much suicidal with deppression at times over the last 6 monthes waiting for the courage to get tested. i know how hard it is. just try and stay healthy in your mind, and the rest will follow. eat healthily, get regular sleep, and listen to your body's needs.
try and have a good mental attitude, stay active, and try to fill your days by doing things eg working, exercising, going for walks, and living your life. i know it may sound impossible to you at the moment to take your mind away from the worry, but it is the only way to get through it untill your test. i know. iv had to do it.
good luck, and remember, just because you have symptoms that may be related to HIV, it does not mean you have it. just think, if you had not had sex with a high risk individual, and you still had these symptoms, would you still be this worried?? the answer is probably not. you mind can play horrible tricks on you. you may just have a harsh bout of flu, or some other virus.
get tested at 6 weeks, then at 12 weeks, and then at 24 weeks.
good luck mate
Did you find this post useful?
|
Quick Reply
Search