Had Sex. Condom Slipped. Had Diarrhea, Swollen Lymph Nodes. Norvasc Helping. Can I Be Infected With HIV?
my question is? could those be signs of hiv? i am very worried and to be honest i dont have the courage to get checked, this idea is killing me. in general i am a very healthy guy, i exercise and i gained like 10 pounds in the last year, the only thing is that i have high blood pressure but it is controlled with a norvasc and diovan that i take daily. i am 32 years old now. i hope u can help me because that idea of having hiv from a stupid one night that i was not even planning to make go to that extent is killing me. thank u!
Thanks for your query.
The lymph nodes swelling can be seen in many number of viral infections it is not specific to HIV and the history of diarrhoea could no where be related to the incident.The other symptoms you mentioned do not make me suspicious of HIV in you.
I would suggest you to get confirmed with a test called " HIV P24 antigen assay " which is very reliable. I understand your feelings and fear about getting the test done. I would recommend it because once the test shows negative then you will be free of this tension for al time. Such clearance will not be provided by any assurance by any doctor. Do not worry as I said I do not suspect it to be HIV.Do gather strength and go for it, lets hope at the best.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,