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Author Topic: Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks  (Read 7502 times)

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Offline english chap

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Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks
« on: March 25, 2008, 01:09:01 am »
how soon does (can) OHL appear and does it apear overnight or slowly over a period of time (if so how long).  Does it appear on the underneath of the tongue?

i was put at risk 4 onths ago.
« Last Edit: March 25, 2008, 10:16:51 am by english chap »

Offline anniebc

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Re: OHL please Help
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2008, 02:17:09 am »
First of all this is an HIV site..have you put yourself at risk regarding HIV infection?..are you concerned about a risk situation?


FYI..Oral hairy leukoplakia is not a specific sign of HIV infection.

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Offline english chap

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Re: OHL please Help
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2008, 12:38:38 pm »
I was put a risk , protested vaginal intercourse Nov 21st last year, condom slipped off. contracted Gonereah and Tested + for HSV2 (this may have been an exposure from years ago). HIV negative at 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Whilst I understand and appreciate that OHL is not a sspecific sign of  HIV and was just seeking some advice on it. Many thanks in advance.

Offline RapidRod

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Re: OHL please Help
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2008, 01:10:47 pm »
You tested 12 weeks negative then you don't have HIV. Continue to see your doctor, because it has nothing to do with HIV.

Offline english chap

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Re: OHL please Help
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2008, 03:55:08 pm »
So why does my doctor want to test again at 6 months

Offline RapidRod

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Re: OHL please Help
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2008, 04:07:09 pm »
Because your doctor is not up to date on the testing time line. 3 months is conclusive.

Offline english chap

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Re: OHL please Help
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2008, 04:29:16 pm »
Sorry, I am a little conufused (english easily done).... is there no need for me to re test at 6 months?

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Re: OHL please Help
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2008, 04:33:13 pm »
Yes, you are done with the testing if you've gotten a negative at 12 weeks. 
AIDS isn't for sissies.

Offline anniebc

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Re: OHL please Help
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2008, 07:59:25 pm »
English

As the guys have already told you your 12 week negative result is conclusive.

Only a small group of people seroconvert after the 13 week window period, this group includes those who are receiving immuno-suppressive therapy after transplant procedures, cancer patients who are receiving chemotherapy and long term injecting drug users.

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Offline english chap

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Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2008, 12:16:00 pm »
NOW AT WEEK 26. have had minor abdominal pains since week 8.  Lymp nodes in groin and neck have been swollen for 10 days, minor head and ear aches with a cough and cold for 6 weeks.  At night the tips of my fingers go numb and I wake up frequently. Have an a masco papular rash for around 12 weeks on my back and torso. Very worried again. Could I have been neg at 13 weeks and now be +.  Help

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Re: Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks
« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2008, 12:25:04 pm »
No. See your doctor about your concerns. They have nothing to do with HIV. You are conclusively negative.

Offline english chap

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Re: Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks
« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2008, 12:29:00 pm »
thanks Rod..... so difficult to move on ... My neck is swollen and groin hurts and i cant shake the cough and cold!!

Offline english chap

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Re: Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2008, 01:11:01 pm »
Do labs every make mistake on the tests?

Offline english chap

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Re: Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks
« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2008, 01:17:48 pm »
and a NON REACTIVE is a negative isnt it?

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Re: Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2008, 05:50:25 pm »
I agree with Rod. You are without doubt HIV negative. The laboratory has not made an error in your case. If you are feeling ill please see your doctor.

MtD

Offline english chap

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Re: Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2008, 05:58:00 pm »
cheers .....

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Re: Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2008, 06:13:13 pm »
English

I have merged your threads, so anymore thoughts or questions please stay in this one from now on...but it seems you are done now and can move on..congratulations on your negative test.

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Offline english chap

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Re: Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks
« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2008, 06:33:26 pm »
thanks annie.... just had a big set back this week and need advice and support still cant accpet that 13 weeks is enough as my nodes are up in my groin and neck...

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Re: Tested neg at 6 and 13 weeks
« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2008, 06:46:20 pm »
Chap,

You've tested conclusively hiv negative. You do not have hiv.

Take your aches and pains to your GP - it's nothing to do with hiv as you DO NOT HAVE hiv.

If you're read the Welcome Thread like you're supposed to, you will have read the following posting guideline:

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Anyone who continues to post excessively, questioning a conclusive negative result or no-risk situation, will be subject to a four week Time Out (a temporary ban from the Forums). If you continue to post excessively after one Time Out, you may be given a second Time Out which will last eight weeks. There is no third Time Out - it is a permanent ban. The purpose of a Time Out is to encourage you to seek the face-to-face help we cannot provide on this forum.

Please consider yourself warned.

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