HIV & Glandula Fever test Posted: 01-15-08 13:21pm
About 3 years ago I got glandular fever. I
was hospitalised first with a really bad
all over rash and feeling run down. The
hospital were baffled what was wrong with
me so did a blood test.
After the test they came back and said
that I had Glandular fever and the rash
and illness and been brought on by the
penicillin that my doctor had give me for
the fever and run downness i was feeling.
Apparently penicillin is really bad to
give people when they have glandular
fever.
I have now got a swollen gland for about 6
months in my groin which the doctor says
is a swollen gland and should go down on
its own. I am due back for my 3 month
review next week.
Now I am worried about HIV after seeing a
leaflet yesterday about the symptoms of
HIV. I am going for a test this week, but
was hoping someone could answer me a few
questions.
When they tested for GF would they off
done an HIV test as well???
I have no other symptoms and feel well and
i have only slept with 1 women in the last
2 1/2 years. I did have an HIV test about
6 years ago and have slept with about 10
women in total since.
I have never taken drugs or slept with
men.
What are the chances of it being HIV???
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tummyrumbler
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Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 8
Posted: 03-09-08 20:43pm
I have been in the exact same situation,
Had GF 2 years ago.
As far I know they dont test you for GF
& HIV at the same time, unless the Dr
has requested it.
I have/had no symptoms but i have constan
fever, which the DR said was due to the GF
still being in my system.
I guess its better to just get tested for
HIV, I did get tested 2 years ago & it
was negative, i dont have the courage to
do it again.
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Muthoni
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Posted: 03-09-08 20:55pm
Johnny55, it is the first time I have
heard of Glandular fever. My daughter
died young of a penicillin reaction and so
I can relate a bit.
As Tummyrumbler has clearly stated, nobody
will test you for HIV unless it is on the
requisition form for the lab.
And for peace of mind, it is better to get
tested for HIV.
