HIV test

[Cirrus]

I didn't really want to post this, but it's eating at me.

I had an HIV test done this last Wednesday. I don't think I'm at huge risk, because, that I know of, I haven't had sex with an IV drug user or someone who has had sex with one, and I am not one myself, nor have I ever injected anything that wasn't given to me in a hospital. I haven't had sex with a man who's sex with another man, again, that I know of.

But I was pretty stupid about 3 years ago. I trusted someone I probably shouldn't have and wasn't protected when I should have been. I didn't know a lot of his history before that, and it seems that his ex slipped out more than he would have liked, then had sex with him.

He SAID he's been tested, and he is negative. I hope I can believe that.

One of my friends said, just the fact that you're being tested puts the doubt in your mind, and she's right...it does.

But still, the possibility exists, even though I hope it's remote.

I hate to seem snively, but I could really use some words of encouragement here. I should find out the results mid to late week, and I will let everyone know at that time...either way.

 

[Lancecastor]

You are far more likely to be hit by lightening than to contract HIV.

How's that?

 

[P. B. Walker]

Been there, done that!

Best thing to do... think about something else. No use going down those "thought" avenues just yet.

You'll know soon enough.

PBW

 

[Lancecastor]

Then there's heart disease...you're far more likely to die from heart disease than AIDS.

And hey......don't forget cancer!

It could be a brain tumour!

MS!

Snake bite!

The #11 bus?

Sniper?

Every night's a dance with the Devil under the pale moonlight, my dear.

Be thankful for what you've got.



L

 

[Minout]

How long after having stupid unprotected sex can you be relatively sure that you aren't infected? Months, years, never?


Minout

 

[WriterDom]

lightening is scarier than shark bites. And your chances of being killed driving to the 7-11 to buy a ticket is 1000 times greater than winning the lottery. But you Bama rednecks keep on trying. We need the money.

 

[kristydoll]

I understand what you are going through...and as hard as it may be not to worry...just try to think positive and relax until you get your results. Am sure you have nothing to worry about and will feel nothing but relief knowing you were tested in the end.

kristy

 

[Pure]

Cirrus,
I can identify with that. One wants to make sure, but there's a theoretical risk. About ten years ago after much knocking around I wanted to settle a bit with a particular partner, whom I wanted to assure I was 'clear.'
I went for the anonymous test and had to wait about two weeks.
It really was a tough time, and I especially remember going there that day, the ride there. I was thinking, well, for them, if it's positive, they counsel you a bit, try to 'cushion' the blow. But really, they aren't going to be able to do anything. And it must be rather routine.

To make the story short. I read a lot of Lao Tse and went and found a negative result, which, as some of the posters above have said, was pretty damn likely:

All het. contacts, all with condoms. No IV drug use. You might remind yourself that AIDS virus isn't that tough (pretty rare from oral contacts). It doesn't
transmit like the Hep A, and C, and the esp. nasty B. I'm getting the B vaccine now as preventive; most health workers are, since it is hardy as well as dangerous.

Hang in there.

 

[Vulpesvulpes]

Good on you!

You are doing the right thing, the responsible thing and the grown-up thing. It is much better for everyone involved that you get tested. I went through this before I got involved with my current wife so I know what you are going through.

When I was younger, I had an unprotected contact with a female of questionable sexual history and was concerned. I knew that the probability of contracting HIV was small but there it was.

Just a few facts that might settle your mind a little.

1. HIV is no longer a death sentence. There are people alive today who have known that they were positive for 20 years! The key is early testing, proper nutrition and healthcare.

2. Even if you had unprotected sex with an HIV positive person, the chances of you testing positive is very low. Even in married couples, the rate of transmission to the female is only 12-24% when the male is known to be positive!

3. There seem to be some people who show some resistance to infection, especially in people of european descent. (this was discovered in a study of people in multiple high risk groups, who had known exposures and were still negative.)

-Vv

 

[Guest]

 

[Ebonyfire]

It's natural

to have those feelings. many of us have had to have tests done. Just take a deep breath, and go on about your business. Worrying will only make you sick.

Ebony

 

[rosco rathbone]

If you had gotten infected 3 years ago, I'm pretty sure you'd be showing some kind of symptoms by now. Not "positive" about this though.

NYC has a clinic that does results-in-15-minutes tests for about 80 bucks. I don't know if they have that kind of thing in your town but if they do, the expense is well worth it in reduced stress-spoken as someone who has been in most of the high-risk categories in my mispent youth.

rosko

 

[Guest]

NEGATIVE!!!!!

 

[Cirrus]

Duh

That was me up there.

 

[Lancecastor]

I'd heart you and say a bunch of flowery shit.....nah, who am I kidding?

;-)

 

[yuppietowngirl]

NEGATIVE!!!!!

Oh that is brilliant news...now you will be able to relax *s*

 

[P. B. Walker]

Congrat's Cirrus

PBW

 

[Daddyslilpet]

I'm doing the happy dance for you.

where did this nana come from...lol. Too funny

~smile~ & a for you!!
dixi