What do my symptoms mean?
I had unprotected with someone and noticed a discharge.I went to the Doc and she asked me if I wanted to take a HIV test When she asked me my heart dropped like what? This was on Monday and I don't know if I am in my head but I feel terrible now.My body has been sore all for fews days I have had a headache and now I thinking I have diarrhea.I feel like I am in a dream.I went to the doc for my results cause they said the phone lines were. Down but she isnt on until Mon.This is going to be the longest weekend of my life.I feel like I have it cause I never felt any of this before I dont know what Im going to do I just need to here from other people and how y'all are doing cause I want to die
Hi
. It is clear that you are concerned and anxious and it is good that you are trying to get information and also seeing the doctor. The fact that the doctor asked if you wanted to take an HIV test is not surprising, as the CDC and NIH recommend that testing be part of overall healthcare, particularly if a patient raises concerns (this article discusses who should get tested: https://h-i-v.net/diagnosis-testing). You didn't mention how long it has been since the encounter you are concerned about. I ask because all HIV tests have a testing window or period before it can effectively detect HIV. This article discusses this further: https://h-i-v.net/test-types.
Also, you mentioned wanting to hear how others are doing and I want to note that people with HIV can live happy and full lives. For example, here is a video from our patient leader Jah: https://h-i-v.net/video/happiness. Treatments have come a long way.
Please know that people here understand how you are feeling and it is important to try to be kind to yourself while you wait for answers. This community is here for you a please feel free, if you like, to keep us posted on how you are doing. Best, Richard (Team Member)This was my original post before I signed up on here but thank you sooo much I am just so consumed in my thoughts I dont know I feel like a dream my anxiety is through the roof I just keep asking why me??? I feel so lonely I dont know who to tell or trust I just feel like. Lonely life ahead .I want to isolate myself
thought the same thing when I was first diagnosed 2 years ago. I even told the doctors I didn’t want to die. I know this is the longest wait of your life. I experienced the same thing. But whatever you're results turn out to be know that everything is going to be ok. Know that if God brings you to it he will bring you through it.
