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Q: I Have Hiv Symptoms...but I Tested Negative...
asked by: Rick86 on December 4th, 2004
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I have hiv symptoms...But I test negative...Can I still be hiv positive since the antibodies havnt been produced?

For about a month now I have been having loose stools. This happened when I let my boyfriend (now ex) finger me with 3 (or maybe 4 fingers)...He used a condom but its still odd. I sucked his penis and I noticed some pre cum in my mouth so I spitted it out. And I kept spitting til my mouth was dry...Lol

like 2 weeks after then I had sex with this dude named mike. I used a condom during intercorse. I also have a tongue ring. And I could feel a little small cut around that area but I didnt pay it any attention...No blood @ all...Just a small cut I sucked his penis and I felt pre cum so I spitted it out and I didnt suck it any longer.

I started getting headaches because I was worried cuz I still have these loose bowels. Ever since I been worried my lymph nodes in my neck and armits have been tender...The one in my right armpit has been feeling okay now but it has kinda harden up. But the doctor says its from me eating too much fast food. Depending on what I eat its normal.

I also have tons of gas. Im not sure what its from. But I have loose bowels and gas. I did some research and I think its ibs. But im not sure.

I only had unprotected oral sex. I got tested 2 weeks after that. And then 2 weeks after then lol. Im negative. The reason why I got tested back to back because what I have read online says it usually takes only 25 days for antibodies to be produced. But...It could take longer...

Now I have had a small cough like every now and then but when I clear my throat it seems to go away. Its very small. Im not sure if its from the weather switching over.

My question is...Can you be hiv positive with no antibodies and still have the symptoms? Or does the antibodies cause these symptoms?
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frozentear
replied on December 30th, 2004
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My advice would probably be to stop giving oral for a few months. It takes a few months for the antibodies to be present. I would wait maybe 4-5 months and go get tested. Only then can you truely be sure.
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asudjbliss
replied on December 30th, 2004
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My Answer: Yes You Can.
It can take 3 to 6 months to test positive for hiv, during which time u may be experiencing these symptoms. I am in the same boat: feeling these symptoms and not knowing wether im postive or negative. Enough to drive a man insane!
Are my symptoms like yours?
Week 3: night sweats (for 2 days, very very mild)
loose stools
hardening of the little lympnodes on the sides of my neck (bean shaped ones)
week 4 (this week): hardcore headaches,
wierd chickpox (but not itchy) type rash (4 bumps)
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asudjbliss
replied on December 30th, 2004
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Oh One More Thing.
One more thing. I dont mean to sound negative and im sure you are already aware of this but you, being homosexual and very sexually active, makes you 'more at risk'. This guilt u may be experiencing might go away if u stop having risky encounters. Find a partner, get tested together, wait 3 months, and then be guilt-free and happy>
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livelaughnlove
replied on August 18th, 2009
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Some guys also will only test positive with the confirmation test called the westernblot. This test is usually only done after the initial test, the eligia, is positive. So, if your repetedly test neg and you really believe your positive talk to your doctor. If they refuse to test with the westerblot test,then see an hiv specialist as this is the right course of action but many "lay" doctors do not understand this. Good luck, testing positive or being positive can be very scary and life changing...I recently tested positive, yet never tested positive on the initial test only the westerblot. It is hard to deal with esp. knowing that as I thought I was neg. I could have infected others...so be careful and at least inform others it is possible...until you know!
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livelaughnlove
replied on August 22nd, 2009
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Logical,
Nice to see you are really involved in this site, but some of your info is not accurate. I am in the medical field and it is not wise to tell others that they are neg when you dont know for sure....giveing false hope is just as bad as giving bad advice. yes it is very likly that he is neg, but I have seen numerous cases that do not fit the specific guidelines in the test protocol...so there are many exceptions that should not be dismissed...

Just an FYI....
Keep playing safe sir...
Hugs,
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