Question: Hi , I've gone today to have blood tests taken to look for HIV . But I'm scared of the results. I have been feeling ill for many months now. If I'm HIV + will I die ?

Hello and thanks for your reply.
I've been so worried about hiv for over 12 months now due to a few reckless encounters (unprotected sex) when I was on an oversees trip.

I had a HIV serology done as well as tests to check for syphillis hepatitis and a few STd's.

The GP I saw in person didn't recommend these , I asked to have them done.

None of the GP's i had seen over the last year had ever suggested to have HIV testing.

I'm so worried because I've had a saw throat for so many months now. I feel my tonsils are infected or something is growing on them and making my throat scratchy and difficulty swallowing. I've had heartburn regularly which could relate to stomach ulcers and from my reading can be caused by helicopacter pylori bacteria which would start to overcome the body if there was HIV. I also seem to have fungus or hard cracked heals which is another reasons that
Makes me think bacteria and fungus are on the increase in my body due to HIV.

I get heart palpitations often as well which also can track back to my heart valves or Aorta being compromised by bacteria - again relating to hiv

Some morning when I wake up I also have the shakes like my neurological system is being compromised. These are the main problems with me that makes me scared and think it's hiv after doing my research.

Ok, thanks for your response.

My final question then is, what is normal practice for a doctor to respond with testing results & how long does it normally take for blood samples to be tested and returned to the doctor.

I'm waiting for a call for the results and its driving me crazy while I wait. I keep wondering if the longer it takes for the doctor to call me the more likely nothing is serious??