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Hi, I had UNPROTECTED sex with someone who I found out later had something, they wont tell me what. I need help. I am from a place where they have NO STD testing. I will be in the chicago/glenview area next week (march 25-31) I have looked high and low trying to find a place where I can get a comprehensive test and very rapid results. I want to get my results back and any possible treaatment before I leave the country. Does anyone know of any exact locations where this can be done.
If you have the traditional HSV 2 test done, the IgG (forget the IgM), then you have HSV 2 infection, and with more than 98% certainty, it is genital. The rest of the testing has no bearing on this particular issue. Genital herpes symptoms can appear anywhere between waist and mid-thigh - lower abdomen, thigh, anus, buttocks or genitals. Do you recall having any symptoms in any of those locations? Why did you have the herpes testing done?
I waited 3 months and took a rapid Insti hiv test at a free aids clinic. Then my OCD came back a day later .. Having thought like was the tesr kit contiminated .. Lancet of pipette was dirty.. What if the tester in the free clinic was trying to infect me? It is a free testing facility is there a risk? So I'm 5 weeks after getting tested I am still worried. I always Google transmission risk of a lancet and everybody says there not reusae. It's like my mind won't believe it.
1)Hi,my first question is can CMV interfere in Hiv test
2) i had hiv ag/bg combo axsym and vdrl testing which was negative,can the virus be detected in both these test even if you have aids and take the test past 5 years ,im still worried because i had OI which i had mentioned earlier im still nervous about the hiv virus,is it possible it might have turned into full blown aids thats why the results were negative,can you explain what is full blown aids
3)Do i need cd4 count test,please explain
This subject is discussed here ad nauseum. Anyone is free to decide for themselves when they feel comfortable testing. ON THIS FORUM, we adhere to the official guidelines, the doctors take a more liberal stance.
Dr. HHH often posts a few links to posts he's made that explains in detail about testing protocols, and why they give the advice THEY do, and why we give the advice we do. They are a good read.
I am one of the workers in one organization that works via internet where people can get informed about STD testing places and suggestions about test and time intervals. Of course we always advise doctor visits or at least STD advisors, because here in this location there is not STD clinic, so you basically have to go all around.
it depends on where you live. best way to find out what is reportable where you live is to call and ask your local health department. syphilis, gonorrhea, hiv, chlamydia and hepatitis nationally reportable. some locations add others.
I just found out about 12 years ago my mate was unfaithful and i have gotten tested recently with an third generation eia antibody test hiv1/2 with reflexes, a rapid blood test, 4 oraquick home tests and all came back negative. But ive read ur post that some people with aids antibodies wont show on those tests. Im very scared that im in that stage and the tests i took arent sufficient enough to know for sure.
I have to say a do not agree with the doctors opinion due to my own situation I have had over the last few years. I have posted in other locations for the this problem in 2008 when i first had unprotected sex. My experience with the health care system for std's I have to say has not been a good one. I feel like I have found more information online than the doctors are aware of.
you can develop a latex reaction over time too. it's certainly worth getting tested for too.
herpes is more typical as not being blisters to be honest. especially if you had hsv and never knew it and this just caused your first obvious recurrence.
definitely follow up on this. while there, mention your concern about herpes so they can determine what testing is appropriate. If you've never had a type specific herpes igg blood test before, ask for one while it's on your mind.
Dear Dr.,
I know the topic of fears from extraordinarily low risk HIV exposures has been run into the ground on this and other sites. I'm certain that most of the extreme anxieties over HIV from receiving unprotected oral is the result of irrational paranoia and/or a guilt response. Unfortunately I find myself in this situation and the easy answer of getting the "peace of mind" testing is causing me even more stress.
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