5 years ago I had unprotected sex with a
man which I know that had many sex
partners. Ejaculation was always outside
my body except once. 5 1/2 months after
first contact and approx. 9 weeks from
this once time I menioned above, I get
sick and had swollen gland on my neck.
The diagnosis was sinus infection. After
this I don't have any significant health
problems. Recently I read about early hiv
infection symptoms and get crazy. I'm
constantly thinking of it and getting more
and more crazy that my illness 5 years ago
means something else. Am I worrying for
nothing and should I get tested?
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HIVRHH
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 82
Posted: 04-12-06 21:22pm
There is a very low risk of getting hiv
from giving a blowjob. You are well past
the window periond and if you want to
relieve your concerns test.
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street25
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 2
Possible Hiv Infection Posted: 04-13-06 03:30am
It wasnot a blowjob, I had sex with that
particular guy. Even I know it;s been 5
years ago and I don;t experience any
significant health problems in this period
still i'm having nightmares that maybe
this mistake I made will cost me too
much....
Still, i'm thinking of test more and more
often...
How long it takes to get the results?
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HIVRHH
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 82
Posted: 04-14-06 19:35pm
Same day if you want.
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Mabel
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Re: Possible Hiv Infection Posted: 04-14-06 19:40pm
street25
wrote:
it wasnot a blowjob, I had
sex with that particular guy. Even I
know it;s been 5 years ago and I don;t
experience any significant health problems
in this period still i'm having nightmares
that maybe this mistake I made will cost
me too much....
Still, i'm thinking of test more and more
often...
How long it takes to get the
results?
you should go get a test since this seems
to be worrying you greatly. I know I
would not remember swollen glands from 5
years ago. Good luck.
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Finess150
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 191 Location: Kent, UK
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Risks Posted: 04-15-06 14:23pm
Yes, have a test. But remember the odds
are very mcuh in your favour for a
negative result.
1. This person is not confirmed hiv+
2. An episode of unprotected vaginal sex
with someone who is hiv+ carries
approximately a 1 - 3% risk of infection
(stats vary according to different
research).
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sandyallen
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
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Posted: 04-15-06 15:02pm
Anything is possible, my suggestion is is
that you should get tested just to relieve
your mind and please be careful from now
on!
Good luck to you!
