Could a prolonged sore throat be a symptom of HIV?
Hi doctor,
I have a sore throat for the past 15 days. I tried taking all the medicines. But there is no use. I had also done four tests for HIV in this period. I had protected sex. All the results came negative. Why do I have a sore throat? If I am doing another HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) test, do I need to test with the morning blood?
24 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Is it possible to detect HIV on a weekly basis?
Hi doctor,
I had an infection before seven months. I got HSV1 (Herpes Simplex Virus). I was given Acyclovir 200 mg taken five times a day for five days and then they increased my dosage to 400 mg to be taken for five times a day for 10 days. After my Acyclovir course ended, I did an RNA (Ribonucleic acid) PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and DNA(Deoxyribonucleic acid) PCR tests. After getting my results negative, I had sex with a guy. He also went for RNA PCR and DNA PCR tests. It came negative. After two months, I went for a PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis). I got a sore in my tongue which was pink in color. The next day, I got a stuffy nose which was an allergy that lasted for four days. I got a light brown spot under my right foot. I had a small nonpainful white spot on the bottom of my lip. There is an irritation in my throat that causes blocking and I have to cough to clear up the throat. It does not happen when I sleep. I do not have any sinus problem. Currently, I am taking olive extract supplements. I have done ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay), fourth generation tests, SD bio line at the eighth week, ninth week, 10th week, the 11th week with home test kits every week.
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Can I get infected with HIV after rubbing penis foreskin on wall or toilet seat?
Hi doctor,
I am suffering from HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) phobia, and I am having a tingling sensation in my hand and feet. Can I get HIV from bed sheet as my penis foreskin was rubbed in a bus and there may be infected fluid on that spot? Can I get HIV from rubbing penis foreskin on wall or toilet seat infected with HIV? I am in stress and anxiety. I had many HIV negative antibody tests from such events. Now, I am feeling numbness and tingling in hand and feet because of fear due to ARS (Acute Retroviral Syndrome). Do HIV produce neuropathy at an early stage or it may be because of anxiety? Please help. I never had sex. I am not taking any drugs. I have regular sugar and calcium level. I have done ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay), chromatography, immuno filtration tests.
22 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Why am I having sore throat and swollen lymph node after six months of intercourse?
Hello doctor,
I was wondering if any of the symptoms I️ have correspond with any HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) symptoms and if it is likely that I have the disease. I️ am an 18-year-old female and am overall very healthy and active. Six months ago, I was taken advantage of by a male in college whom I️ did not even know. This was my first sexual experience, and I️ have not had any since then, but I️ do not know his sexual background. He did not use a condom, but also did not have enough time to ejaculate inside of me because I️ got away. I️ had absolutely no symptoms until now. One month after the traumatic experience, I️ decided to get an IUD (Intra uterine Device) to protect me from any unwanted or unexpected situation. Three months after the sexual experience, I️ was admitted to the hospital due to gastrointestinal issues. After my release, I️ discovered that I️ tested positive for chlamydia. I️ took the two pills (one dose) that completely cleared my STI (Sexually Transmitted Disease). In the hospital, would they have been able to tell from my blood work if I️ was HIV positive or not? Now three months later, (six months after the initial experience) weird symptoms have begun to show. I️ first had a sore throat, and then only one of my lymph nodes on my left side of my neck slightly started to swell, but not significantly enough to show through the skin. At first, the lymph node was hard, but now it is starting to soften. After, I️ started having nosebleeds. Then, large red bumps started to appear in the back of my tongue, and some on the side of my tongue, but none of them are painful. I️ have no bumps in my throat or roof of the mouth or underneath the tongue, just on the back. I️ have never noticed these bumps before. Around the bumps, there was also some white coating, which was easy to brush off, but when I️ did there was still no bleeding. I️ have no rash, no night sweats, no fever or anything. But from research, it says that these kind of bumps are common for HIV positive people, as well as swollen lymph nodes. I️ also have found small white specks in my stool, but no other parts of my body have been affected but my mouth and throat. The back of my throat is still sore and scratchy, but I️ have no vocal changes. If not HIV, could It be some other STD or viral infection that is serious? Could it be another problem with my gastrointestinal tract? And what can I️ do to get rid of these bumps? It has been less than a week with these symptoms. Should I️ get tested for HIV? I have been very paranoid.
18 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
What is hysteria? Can you explain it from my medical records?
Hello doctor,
My doctor has put on my medical records a diagnosis of hysteria and I do not know what that means? The other conditions I have are hypothyroidism, celiac disease, anxiety or depression. The medications I take are Wellbutrin XL 300, Clonazepam 0.5, and Levothyroxine 100 mcg.
17 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
