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Author Topic: 99% almost certain i have it  (Read 6772 times)

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Offline bluejohn

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99% almost certain i have it
« on: October 03, 2013, 05:25:08 pm »
first off im very glad i found this site.. it makes me know im not alone in this
im 32 y.o hetero male, i had unprotected sex with csw just that night and that night changed forever.. after 6 days i had oral thrush, hairy leukoplakia, then after 3 days i had severe fatigue that even resting wont help... weight loss,my anus i noticed sometime itchy, on the 4th week i had some rashes, swollen lymphnodes and feverish low grade... on the 1st week i tested negative but it didint cover the window period il be back to be tested on the 8th week..
     im also glad to read posts about the meds that are working .. just want to ask anybody here who is on VIRADAY if its working well for them and did the neck hurting and lymphnodes goes away when taking it?.. and how much does it costs in india?. im planing to go to india to buy bulk ...    im staying positive and remain optimistic despite being tested postive soon.. hope u can help me guys. tnx

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Re: 99% almost certain i have it
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2013, 05:44:18 pm »
Bluejohn

First of all you should not be posting in this forum until you have a definite HIV diagnosis, a moderator will be along to move your post to the AM I Infected forum, when you  post in the right forum your questions will be answered.

Our Moderators are very busy right now, so if you want to place this in the correct forum please do so now, and they can deal with your post here later.  Thank you for your cooperation.

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Offline Jeff G

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Re: 99% almost certain i have it
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2013, 06:55:21 pm »
As Anniebc told you ... You must test at the appropriate time for a conclusive diagnosis . You can test 6 weeks past exposure and again at 3 months to confirm the results .

Symptoms are not HIV specific and tell you very little , they only way to know is to test . You need to slow down and get tested before you begin a discussion about meds that you may not need for years even if you were diagnosed as HIV positive .

Best of luck .       
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Re: 99% almost certain i have it
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2013, 04:14:47 pm »
I removed your post from another thread . Only post in this one thread and do not start another . You must first have a western blot confirmation that you are HIV positive , until you have had that done you are only guessing what your HIV status is .

Please read the posting guidelines before you post again .
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results came back positive =( ..
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2013, 09:46:18 pm »
i wasnt really shocked at all.. from the signs and symptoms i knew at the back of my head i had it but life goes on, life is too short to be depressed...  my doctor and i talked and he will start me with viraday if the cd4 counts will come low when the results gets back.. i just want to ask members here if you take antiretroviral drugs will the neck discomfort ever goes away?.. and how much is the current price of viraday in india?.. i want to go there to buy for 1 year supply.... and also how long will it expire.. tnx

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Re: 99% almost certain i have it
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2013, 10:14:18 pm »
i wasnt really shocked at all.. from the signs and symptoms i knew at the back of my head i had it but life goes on, life is too short to be depressed...  my doctor and i talked and he will start me with viraday if the cd4 counts will come low when the results gets back.. i just want to ask members here if you take antiretroviral drugs will the neck discomfort ever goes away?.. and how much is the current price of viraday in india?.. i want to go there to buy for 1 year supply.... and also how long will it expire.. tnx

What test did you doctor use to diagnose and confirm the results ? . I warned you to not post outside of this thread and you really haven't answered my questions directly but twice now you have started another thread asking about meds . Please tell us what test your doctor used confirm that you have HIV ? You have one free post left so make the most of it .
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Re: 99% almost certain i have it
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2013, 10:16:47 pm »
so sorry guys.. i had the test yesterday.. and i was totally right.. i was positive.. =(

You had a confirmation test done in one day ? I have quoted you and will remove the statement you made so you can answer the question . What test was used to confirm you have HIV ?
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Re: 99% almost certain i have it
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2013, 10:22:35 pm »
@jeff.. i did the hiv rapid test yesterday it was the 5th week i cant wait 8th weeks for it. it was reactive.. they drew blood on me after an hour the results was there... they say they have to send the blood for western blot test for confirmation, i asked them if what are the chances for it to be false positive. the medtech said drugs can cause false positive.. did i answer your questions jeff

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Re: 99% almost certain i have it
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2013, 10:29:39 pm »
@jeff.. i did the hiv rapid test yesterday it was the 5th week i cant wait 8th weeks for it. it was reactive.. they drew blood on me after an hour the results was there... they say they have to send the blood for western blot test for confirmation, i asked them if what are the chances for it to be false positive. the medtech said drugs can cause false positive.. did i answer your questions jeff

Yes you did . You must have the western blot confirmation before you are diagnosed as HIV positive . Please , as I have told you already do not post in any other forum ot thread until you have your western blot confirmed  . If you have HIV you may not need meds for years so slow down and take a breath .
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Re: 99% almost certain i have it
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2014, 07:21:21 pm »
You have been given a warning for posting outside if this thread and refusing to answer the simple question of did you have a western blot to confirm that you are HIV positive .
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