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Q: Really Scared

asked by: scaredreally on November 25th, 2005

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Hi

i had unprotected sex with a girl about 2 weeks (only once) ago and I have been obsessing ever since. I am so worried im going to have contracted hiv. About 2 days ago I felt my lymph nodes swollen (below my belly botton and above my penis) im really scared, is this a symptom? I also was scared of contracting herpes. I havent itched or seen really anything except maybe an ingrown hair and I totally freaked out. Would I know if I have herpes already? Please help im really scared and I feel my lifes on hold. Thanks in advance guys

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cd998776

replied on November 26th, 2005

Active User, very eHealthy

Swollen lymph nodes can be a symptom, but hiv has no set symptoms and it reacts differently in everyone. The symptoms for hiv, however, would mostlikely not be showing up this early, as they often sit dormant for a while. If you are worried about it, just go get tested for the herpes, and then in 3 months (after the neccessary waiting period) go get tested for hiv. It will set your mind at ease.

kiklis2k

replied on November 27th, 2005

Experienced User

Well Replied

Well replied. So the best advise is to get tested. Swollen lymph though a symptom of poor immunity to a virus, cannot be only caused due to hiv. It could also be a stress that causes a lymph node to be swollen. Moreoever, studies show that typical hiv infection causes the lymph in the neck and back of ears to be swollen.

Probably you would want to test yourself against standard std's and later a check for hiv to confirm your good health.

scaredreally

replied on December 4th, 2005

New User

Thanks I got tested. Im waiting for my results... Can anyone please tell me how to put my mind at ease? I have this vivid image of the nurse telling me my results are positive. I cannot sleep anymore

cd998776

replied on December 4th, 2005

Active User, very eHealthy

Go out and do something you enjoy; forget about and try to think about it as little as possible.

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