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What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of HIV?

four years ago I began having symptoms I believed to be an HIV infection. I developed a yeast infection in my throat and mouth, developed a large rash on my shoulder blade, had swollen lymph nodes, had hot flashes and chills intermittently, developed a taste and smell disorder, had headaches. I took the rapid HIV1-2 test but came up negative. With the help of my physician, all went away and I was healthy for four years until this all began again. I developed a dry cough, felt shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes, hot flashes and chills, headache but no rash this time. But I feel weak and fatigued, especially in the morning when I also feel nauseous. I took the test again but came up negative again. My lymphocyte % is 24.7 the differential is 3.2. What is the possibility of two negative tests four years apart without any sexual intercourse whatsoever. And the last time I had unprotected sex was more than ten years ago. Thank you for your time
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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HIV AIDS Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Your last unprotected exposure is 10 years back. You had your HIV test twice at 4 years apart and they came negative. It is proved beyond doubt that you are HIV free. A ll your symptoms earlier and this time could not be due to HIV and there are so many other reasons for your illness. If you consult your Physician, he/she will examine you and investigate to arrive at the exact cause for your present illness and treat you accordingly. Just forget about your past unprotected exposure and HIV. Get well soon.
Dr S.Murugan
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What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of HIV?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Your last unprotected exposure is 10 years back. You had your HIV test twice at 4 years apart and they came negative. It is proved beyond doubt that you are HIV free. A ll your symptoms earlier and this time could not be due to HIV and there are so many other reasons for your illness. If you consult your Physician, he/she will examine you and investigate to arrive at the exact cause for your present illness and treat you accordingly. Just forget about your past unprotected exposure and HIV. Get well soon. Dr S.Murugan