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Question: I was wondering if anyone could help me clear my mind of something. Back in February I had unprotected vaginal sex with my ex girlfriend. I was electrocuted in July (high volts, low amps. Much like a taser or car spark plug) at that point I became Constipated, Loss of Appetite and had some weight loss (Im assuming due to loss of appetite) this lasted for a few months and Im feeling much better now. BUT in the process of all this, I grew worried of HIV, I took a rapid antibody test 5months past exposure and 6 months past exposure and I also took a antibody test from my Doctor around 8 months past exposure. All have come back negative. My issue is mentally I'm fine most of the time, but anytime I get sick I think to myself "the electrocution altered the test and I have it" Today for example I have a slight sore throat, Im tired, I have a swollen lymph node on the left side of my neck and my tongue looks sort of pale. So I began thinking I have it again. What can I do to get over this? I've read that 3 months is conclusive, I've read that the tests are 99.97% accurate (I took 3) and I've read that female to male vaginal sex transmission is lower (around 1%) SO with all of these in my favor, my mind still convinces me that I have it.
Brief Answer:
No possibility of HIV infection if tested negative after 8 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
The possibility of you having HIV is completely ruled out as you have got tested at 8 months for antibodies. In medical literature, the 3 months and 6 months tests are enough to tell that a person is not infected. Having done the test at 8 months is an even better confirmation than current standards that you do not have any HIV infection.
For the symptoms you are having, I suggest you get an opinion from your GP regarding any other mild health problem causing your neck lymph node swelling.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
No possibility of HIV infection if tested negative after 8 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
The possibility of you having HIV is completely ruled out as you have got tested at 8 months for antibodies. In medical literature, the 3 months and 6 months tests are enough to tell that a person is not infected. Having done the test at 8 months is an even better confirmation than current standards that you do not have any HIV infection.
For the symptoms you are having, I suggest you get an opinion from your GP regarding any other mild health problem causing your neck lymph node swelling.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks, I was just worried the electricity (shock) some how altered the test results. Maybe weakening my immune system and kill the antibodies?
Brief Answer:
Electricity is known to reduce HIV infectivity.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing back with an update.
I have reviewed the relation of current electricity and HIV. It is said that a mild current will reduce the infectivity of HIV. This has been confirmed by research.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Electricity is known to reduce HIV infectivity.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing back with an update.
I have reviewed the relation of current electricity and HIV. It is said that a mild current will reduce the infectivity of HIV. This has been confirmed by research.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It does not, can you please get into detail?
Brief Answer:
Electric current unlikely to cause false negative HIV antibodies test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
Your clarification on the matter is appreciated.
Please find an extract of the research literature from the link given below.
http://www.rife.de/lab-test-results-of-hiv-inactivation-by-electric-current-from-appendix-e.html
It is clearly mentioned about the effect of short pulse current reducing the infectivity of HIV. Since you have received a mild shock as you describe a teaser or from car spark plugs, it is confirmed that it will not cause suppression of antibodies and a false negative HIV antibodies test report.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Electric current unlikely to cause false negative HIV antibodies test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
Your clarification on the matter is appreciated.
Please find an extract of the research literature from the link given below.
http://www.rife.de/lab-test-results-of-hiv-inactivation-by-electric-current-from-appendix-e.html
It is clearly mentioned about the effect of short pulse current reducing the infectivity of HIV. Since you have received a mild shock as you describe a teaser or from car spark plugs, it is confirmed that it will not cause suppression of antibodies and a false negative HIV antibodies test report.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I was shocked 5.5 months after exposure and was also the time I was first tested. Wouldn't my body still create anti bodies? Are my results conclusive?
Brief Answer:
Your results are conclusive, can get tested at one year for peace of mind.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
Your concern on the test results is understandable. I reassure you that if you were my patient then I would have confirmed your test results as negative and conclusive.
If you were infected with HIV then it is unlikely that even after 8 months you will test negative for antibodies.
For peace of mind you can get another test at the end of one year after exposure to confirm with certainty.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Your results are conclusive, can get tested at one year for peace of mind.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
Your concern on the test results is understandable. I reassure you that if you were my patient then I would have confirmed your test results as negative and conclusive.
If you were infected with HIV then it is unlikely that even after 8 months you will test negative for antibodies.
For peace of mind you can get another test at the end of one year after exposure to confirm with certainty.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My Doctor said the same. If he said I'm Negative as well as you. I will go off of that.
Brief Answer:
You are certainly negative.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
I am happy that the views expressed by your doctor and that of mine are the same.
Hope this discussion was helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
You are certainly negative.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
I am happy that the views expressed by your doctor and that of mine are the same.
Hope this discussion was helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes, after 5.5 months (shock) is when I also got tested. So I would assume the antibodies would still be detectable. Thank you for your help
Brief Answer:
It would have been detectable at 5 and half months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
You are right in saying that if antibodies were present then it would be detectable at 5 and half months when you got tested around the time of shock.
Hope this discussion was helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
It would have been detectable at 5 and half months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
You are right in saying that if antibodies were present then it would be detectable at 5 and half months when you got tested around the time of shock.
Hope this discussion was helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
You did say that the shock would NOT alter the antibodies correct? So the 5, 7 and 8 month tests are conclusive.
Brief Answer:
You 5, 7 and 8 months tests are conclusive.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
As discussed earlier the shock would not manipulate the antibodies test results and I reassure you that the 5, 7 and 8 month tests are conclusive and confirmatory.
Hope this discussion was helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
You 5, 7 and 8 months tests are conclusive.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
As discussed earlier the shock would not manipulate the antibodies test results and I reassure you that the 5, 7 and 8 month tests are conclusive and confirmatory.
Hope this discussion was helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes Sir, Im just a high anxiety person. I would like to one day have a family of my own. So this just scared me. I am happy the results are conclusive and negative. Thank You again.
Brief Answer:
Please avoid sex without condoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
I am certain you will have a family and kids in a few years. My only suggestion will be to avoid having sex with strangers and even if you wish to have then please use condoms. There is no need to take risks in sexual health.
Hope this discussion was helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Please avoid sex without condoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
I am certain you will have a family and kids in a few years. My only suggestion will be to avoid having sex with strangers and even if you wish to have then please use condoms. There is no need to take risks in sexual health.
Hope this discussion was helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I know! Lesson learned, thank you again very much!
Brief Answer:
Wishing you good health.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
Hope this discussion was helpful.
Should you have any health related query for the future and wish to have it answered by me then please include query Id 152140 and mention my name Dr.Vivek Chail in the query and it will be directed to me. I will get back to you at the earliest.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Wishing you good health.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in with an update.
Hope this discussion was helpful.
Should you have any health related query for the future and wish to have it answered by me then please include query Id 152140 and mention my name Dr.Vivek Chail in the query and it will be directed to me. I will get back to you at the earliest.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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