Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Pain In Left Shoulder And Left Wrist Be Symptoms Of HIV?

My left shoulder and left wrist hurt. Does that mean I have HIV?? I went to the doctor and got a test taking and it came back negative but I heard that the antibodies don t show up until 3 months after exposure. I have been having some of the acute symptoms. Please help
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Report Abuse
Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Pain in left shoulder and left wrist are not characteristics of HIV infection.
HIV infection is characterised by unexplained fever for one month, diarrhea for one month or unexplained weight loss of over 10% in last six months.
HIV infection is transmitted by sexual contact with an infected person, by sharing needles with an infected person, from mother to child or needle stick injury.
If any of the above mentioned symptoms are present or any of risk factors are present; HIV infection should be suspected and test for HIV should be performed.
The ELISA test for HIV can be negative during window period.
Thus, a negative test should be followed by repeat test after 3 months.
Thus, you can get the test repeated after three months if you are suspicious of HV infection.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Pain In Left Shoulder And Left Wrist Be Symptoms Of HIV?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Pain in left shoulder and left wrist are not characteristics of HIV infection. HIV infection is characterised by unexplained fever for one month, diarrhea for one month or unexplained weight loss of over 10% in last six months. HIV infection is transmitted by sexual contact with an infected person, by sharing needles with an infected person, from mother to child or needle stick injury. If any of the above mentioned symptoms are present or any of risk factors are present; HIV infection should be suspected and test for HIV should be performed. The ELISA test for HIV can be negative during window period. Thus, a negative test should be followed by repeat test after 3 months. Thus, you can get the test repeated after three months if you are suspicious of HV infection. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri