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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Unprotected Oral Sex?
Question: hello.. My name is XXXX XXXXXXX . I suffer from GAD lately it has been taking a toll on me. For a few years I've had it under control but lately all I do is worry myself to death.. Lately I've been fatigued and having panic attacks.. My fear that I've been having for 10 years is that I will get or have HIV. I never had unprotected intercourse and my partners are extremely low. Oral sex hasn't always been protected but it happens very rarely and only in relationship. My last exact HIV test was 2 years ago But Ive had blood work this year twice. I went to the E.R of all these complaints and they took loads of blood and said I was healthy and I'm just anxious. I've never had a fever or flu, just a cold maybe twice a year. I've had, IBS-D,fatigue, headaches, heart palpitations, tickle in my throat and feeling of not being able to breathe a lot for quite a while.. Ive been a hypochondriac for 12 years and I believe its starting to get the best of me. :( I'm terrified to take the test as always but I know i have to. My symptoms that I am experiencing I just want to know are they anxiety related because I feel like I'm dying.Thank you
Brief Answer:
The symptoms are due to anxiety or stress not related to HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had never done unprotected sex and the risk of getting HIV from unprotected oral sex is already very less as compared to vaginal or anal sex so you need not to be terrified regarding HIV because you are not at risk of getting it.
As far as all your symptoms are concerned they are obviously due to anxiety or excessive stress what you are taking not related to HIV. So I will advice you to avoid stress or tension as it is not good for your health in any way.
For your symptoms consult your local physicians, go for some investigations to isolate the cause and take treatment accordingly. Don't think too much about HIV, just relax yourself and move ahead in life happily. If still any doubt left you can ask me any time and I am always here to help you.
Thank You
The symptoms are due to anxiety or stress not related to HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had never done unprotected sex and the risk of getting HIV from unprotected oral sex is already very less as compared to vaginal or anal sex so you need not to be terrified regarding HIV because you are not at risk of getting it.
As far as all your symptoms are concerned they are obviously due to anxiety or excessive stress what you are taking not related to HIV. So I will advice you to avoid stress or tension as it is not good for your health in any way.
For your symptoms consult your local physicians, go for some investigations to isolate the cause and take treatment accordingly. Don't think too much about HIV, just relax yourself and move ahead in life happily. If still any doubt left you can ask me any time and I am always here to help you.
Thank You
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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