Sore Throat, Chills, Body Pain, Nasal Drainage, Coughing, Nausea, Night Sweat, Diarrhea. Worried About HIV
Sat, 16 Mar 2013
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013
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Thanks for the query.
You seem to have lot of problems.
HIV is so non specific in presentation that, almost any thing from a simple cough and cold so severe epileptic attack can be attributed to it.
I would try to answer your questions.
First of all, you are correct in saying that it might take 3 months for the test to become positive but that is not necessary, it might get positive within a month. so please go for the test.
Next thing is that, don't think you can go for surgery without test.
No doctor will take you in for surgery without doing HIV test.
I recommend you to get a P24 or PCR done for hiv. these tests are positive within a week and are almost 100 % sensitive.
Even a single virus in your body can be detected by PCR.
If this test comes negative, you can be sure that you are safe.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
Thanks for the follow up.
Ya it will be good idea to XXXXXXX some different doctor and get the test done.
I will strongly recommend you to start medication if you test positive.
There are side effects, but medication is must for survival.
Thank you
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