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What Causes Muscle Pain In Left Arm And Shoulder Along With Stiff Neck?
Question: Hi doctors I have already mentioned about my hiv duo test it came back negative but I have been so anxious that it could be wrong and I still have muscle pain in my left arm and shoulder also a very stiff neck I need to know what's causing this because everything I read is pointing to job pleae help me
Brief Answer:
you are over stressed. HIV is surely not causing symptoms. You do not have HIV
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question.
I understand you are becoming too much anxious and this is causing you these symptoms.
If HIV resides in your body , then it will show up with symptoms and a positive HIV test. If the test is negative beyond the maximum reported window period , then the person is a HIV negative.
You are a HIV negative person , don't worry about it.
I will suggest you to have a talk with a Qualified Counselor or a psychologist to
de-stress you.
Your symptoms may be caused due to a pinched nerve. Please consult a spine specialist for that. If it pains too much take Tylenol thrice a day if you have no allergies to it.
Hope this helps.
you are over stressed. HIV is surely not causing symptoms. You do not have HIV
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question.
I understand you are becoming too much anxious and this is causing you these symptoms.
If HIV resides in your body , then it will show up with symptoms and a positive HIV test. If the test is negative beyond the maximum reported window period , then the person is a HIV negative.
You are a HIV negative person , don't worry about it.
I will suggest you to have a talk with a Qualified Counselor or a psychologist to
de-stress you.
Your symptoms may be caused due to a pinched nerve. Please consult a spine specialist for that. If it pains too much take Tylenol thrice a day if you have no allergies to it.
Hope this helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
The only thing that concerns me is I have lost my appetite over this and my muscle pains are so severe with neck stiffness I don't feel myself anymore I get tired and lay down when Im used to working 14 hour shifts just need to ask whether or not I should take another test at 36 days or wait 49 days these tests are fair expensive.. Also I feel as though I have lost a lot of Weight. I also can't sleep at night when I do fall asleep for a few hours I wake up all sweaty
Brief Answer:
They could be due to various other reasons
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your response.
Lack of appetite is a general symptom and may be due to many causes including anxiety. Muscle pain to can have many causes and again may be result of even neuropathy or lack of electrolytes like Sodium or potassium as result of working in 14 hours shifts which may cause 'tiredness' . Losing weight or sleep are again common symptoms which may be caused by various reasons and may be the result or cause --(both )of your problems. These symptoms in totality may point to even 'diabetes' ,though without an examination or blood/urine, it is very difficult to tell , so my suggestion is to go for a complete work up for a correct diagnosis .
In the mean time you require another HIV test @3 month of your exposure to be absolutely sure of your negative status .
Hope it is useful.
They could be due to various other reasons
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your response.
Lack of appetite is a general symptom and may be due to many causes including anxiety. Muscle pain to can have many causes and again may be result of even neuropathy or lack of electrolytes like Sodium or potassium as result of working in 14 hours shifts which may cause 'tiredness' . Losing weight or sleep are again common symptoms which may be caused by various reasons and may be the result or cause --(both )of your problems. These symptoms in totality may point to even 'diabetes' ,though without an examination or blood/urine, it is very difficult to tell , so my suggestion is to go for a complete work up for a correct diagnosis .
In the mean time you require another HIV test @3 month of your exposure to be absolutely sure of your negative status .
Hope it is useful.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
So are you saying that the duo test is a waste of time and I should just wait or should I take the duo test at 6 weeks?? I'm so worried about my wife
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your response.
No, My answer is that you don't have to go for your tests in a haphazard way -there is some basis for getting tests done.The basic idea is that you test one at base level and another after 3 months(12 weeks) of exposure to cover for the XXXXXXX window period for the virus.
I understand you need an urgent consultation with a Clinical Psychologist or a Counselor or a Psychiatrist (if first two are not available) to address your low psychological status .
Hope this helps.
No
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your response.
No, My answer is that you don't have to go for your tests in a haphazard way -there is some basis for getting tests done.The basic idea is that you test one at base level and another after 3 months(12 weeks) of exposure to cover for the XXXXXXX window period for the virus.
I understand you need an urgent consultation with a Clinical Psychologist or a Counselor or a Psychiatrist (if first two are not available) to address your low psychological status .
Hope this helps.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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