Joined: 07 May 2005 Posts: 13 Location: Gosport, Hampshire
How Long to Test For Hiv... Posted: 05-14-05 05:09am
I was thinking of having a test but I have
heard you need to wait about 3 months. Is
that just for true result or can I still
get it since its only been a month?
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Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 105
Explanation Posted: 05-15-05 20:49pm
Why don't you tell us why you feel that
you need one!
I can give you advise, but I have to know
what you are worried about. You have
many options and I can help you get
through it!
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tbsouth18
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 May 2005 Posts: 13 Location: Gosport, Hampshire
Posted: 05-18-05 03:34am
I had unprotected anal sex.. Foolishly!
And never again! The partners stat I
don't know. It only lasted about 2
minutes though...
I feel fine, but of course you don't have
to feel different to have hiv.
I only had it once as well...
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Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 105
Ok Posted: 05-18-05 07:30am
Sure, you assumed a two minute risk, but
the risk could've been worse. It is
classified as the riskiest type of
behavior, but things are looking in your
favor.
1- you may have dodged a bullet (so to
speak).
2- you learned your lesson.
3- you will not try it again.
4- you will use protection if it must
happen.
5- you should wait 90 days after exposure
and take an routine elisa.
6- your test will come back in your favor.
Don't gor "looking" for hiv again. It
will creep up on you if you keep taking
such risks!
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Finess150
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 191 Location: Kent, UK
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When to Test Posted: 05-19-05 06:27am
The reason why you are advised to wait
three months before testing is because
this is the maximum amount of time it
usually takes the body to produce
antibodies against hiv. The test looks
for these antibodies o confirm the
presence of hiv.
Granted, antibodies are often present
after a month or two, but to be sure, a
three month wait is advisable. If you
recieve a negative result before three
months, it is very encouraging but not
definitive.
