I have been w/ my husband 7 years
(faithfully), but before him I had several
unprotected partners. I am sooooo nervous
that I may have HIV and worst of all ruin
HIS life.
Because of my husband's job he has to be
tested at least once a year and it comes
back Negative. But I am still worried. I
know I should get tested but I just need
an opinion. I am soo ashamed of what I
did before I met my husband, and now I
feel like I may never get over it.
I read that swollen glands are a symptom.
I have had one swollen neck gland for
years now, but the dr does not seem to
show concern, just says "as long as your
aware." My gland never hurts unless I
smoke to much or my allergies act up (but
it is more of a little discomfort than
pain) Otherwise they do not bother me. I
have had a tonsil infection years ago and
one is still larger than the other but I
am not sure if my tonsil problems began
before or after.
Other symptoms I have are aches and I feel
I always need to stretch. I thought it
was the way I sleep. Recently my leg and
knee began hurting.
I feel tired after work and usually take a
45 minute nap is that considered a
symptom?
I am also sometimes short of breath, but I
do smoke.
I chew on my cheeks when I am nervous
leaving them irritated sometimes. Could
this be Thrush?
I am soooo nervous, PLEASE HELP!! I NEED
AN OPINION!! I feel like I am going CRAZY
with this. What are my chance??
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HIV, Aids Answer A599 Posted: 03-28-06 10:17am
Take it easy! Calm down! There is nothing
to be really concerned about. And most
importantly, there is nothing to be
ashamed of. According to these reported
symptoms, it doesn't seem that you have
AIDS. You can freely request an HIV-test
without any fear or shame. Your general
practitioner can order a blood test, or
you can visit a local community clinic for
the test.
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