epiglotittis symptom acute hiv Posted: 04-16-08 22:15pm
Dear Sirs,
I am sure this question pops up every day.
I have reviewed the answers and questions
and i am afraid that i got. HIV.
19 Days after having unprotected sex with
a high risk prostitute I experienced
epiglottitis.
This is caused by Haemophilus influenzae
type b (HIB), though Streptococcus
pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and
group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.
The above are the typical virus that
causes Pharyngitis.
I have also read that People with
depressed immune systems may be more
likely than others to be affected.
I was hospitalized for 5 days during which
i was given corticosteroids and
antibiotics.
HIV testing was Negative
Viral load test was undetectable
The Dr advised that my lmpyhonodes
clinical test was ok
placquets count was ok normal
and blood white cells were normal.
STD tests were negative
During the five days stay in the hospital
my temperature was 38.2C to 38.6 C.
(100.76 to 101.48 F).
During the 5 days hospitalization I
couldn%u2019t eat and had
lymph nodes were non inflamed
No Fatigue
No Rash
No Headache
No Lymphadenopathy
No Nausea
No vomiting
No diarrhea
No Oral ulcers
No Genital ulcers
I was discharged on a five day course of
antibiotics, and a reducing scheme that
lasted for 12 days of corticosteroids.
Upon discharge of the hospital I started
to develop
Diahria that lasted for one week.
A rash of small pink raised pimples
heavily concentrated on by my forearm
(biceps). I also had them scattered on my
back and my belly (very few).
A week after discharge I experienced flu
like with coughing an little sneezing
My questions are:
Since the testing was done 19 days after
exposure, then HIV test is not conclusive.
Further more, as I was on corticosteroids
and on antibiotics during my stay, could
this suppressed the Viral load test? ( I
understood that Viral load tests are high
in patients with Acute HIV)
Now the 6 weeks period to test is on the
27th and I can not wait this much can you
please advice?
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homerx
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Posted: 04-17-08 12:43pm
You need to wait 3 months after the risk
to be tested otherwise it may not show up
even if you have it. Be patient and get
tested again after the 3 month period.Good
Luck. Also, have a list of symptoms with
you when you go to the doc and be real and
totally honest with them.
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bluebella
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Jan 2008 Posts: 14
Posted: 04-17-08 13:12pm
hey,
if i were you i would not worry too much
about the eppiglotis symptom. although
that is easier said than done. i have had
a possible exposure 6 monthes ago, and i
have had an inflammed eppiglotis during
this time- i have it slightly at the
moment as a matter of fact, have had it
for a couple of days. i had an acute bout
of it 2 weeks after the incident along
with a load of other symptoms, but it
cleared up pretty quickly. iv also had two
negative tests, one two weeks after the
incident, and one 5 monthes after. i have
another one booked for next week, which
brings it over the 6 month mark.
what im trying to say is that iv had the
same thing you are experiencing, but iv
had a clear HIV test 5 monthes after the
possible exposure, which almost certainly
means i am HIV free. so it is more than
likely that your symptom has nothing to do
with HIV at all. you probably are ill with
some other common virus. have you had a
flu shot this winter??
my advise to you, is to get tested at 6
weeks. then, following your negative
result, get tested without fail, at 12
weeks, then again without fail at 24
weeks. and in the mean time, do not worry
too much. i know exactly how you feel. i
have been pretty much suicidal with
deppression at times over the last 6
monthes waiting for the courage to get
tested. i know how hard it is. just try
and stay healthy in your mind, and the
rest will follow. eat healthily, get
regular sleep, and listen to your body's
needs.
try and have a good mental attitude, stay
active, and try to fill your days by doing
things eg working, exercising, going for
walks, and living your life. i know it may
sound impossible to you at the moment to
take your mind away from the worry, but it
is the only way to get through it untill
your test. i know. iv had to do it.
good luck, and remember, just because you
have symptoms that may be related to HIV,
it does not mean you have it. just think,
if you had not had sex with a high risk
individual, and you still had these
symptoms, would you still be this
worried?? the answer is probably not. you
mind can play horrible tricks on you. you
may just have a harsh bout of flu, or some
other virus.
get tested at 6 weeks, then at 12 weeks,
and then at 24 weeks.
good luck mate
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