What does an HIV test result mean if it is "normal"?22 y/o female in Virginia. Taken advantage of during a night of drinking about 9 months ago. I got tested for HIV at 4 1/2 months and 6 months with an HIV 1/2 AB test. All negative. Confronted co-worker about him taking advantage of me. He showed me his HIV test results. It was mailed in by a Patient First (is that even common??) and his results said "HIV normal". What does that mean??!!
I'm still paranoid. I got Tonsillitis (something I've never heard of) 8 months post exposure. I've been feeling out of it, my bruises look different (but I'm also very fair-skinned), and I've been sick to my stomach. I even got a CBC, everything normal.
Should I just move on?? And what does HIV Normal mean?? Thank you!
Ben
That means negative.
Snark
"Normal" means just that - normal. I've never heard that phrasing before, but I can't imagine that anyone would use the word "normal" in a medical situation to indicate something that is abnormal - in this case an HIV infection.
You've never heard of tonsillitis? It's only one of the most common infections ever. You're psyching yourself out, hon. Calm down. No wonder you're sick to your stomach, you're a ball of anxiety.
What about your bruises are different? Just curious, because HIV isn't going to make your bruises look different after 9 months. It's not a blood clotting disorder.
If you're still freaking out, just go and get another test.
And while you're at it, you may want to talk to someone about your rape. That's what it's called - it's RAPE, and it's affecting you, and you need to cope with it.
If you are ever in a situation like that again, you need - for your own sake and the sake of possible future victims - to call the police and go to an ER immediately. They can give you medicine to keep you from contracting things like HIV.
Deb
It means negative. I think you are freaking out over nothing. I would advise not drinking to the point of these kind of things happening. Move on and be more responsible from now on. We all make mistakes. Good luck to you
Dark Schneider
MOVE ON. If your tests are negative, you don't have HIV.
If you are worried about having stds, go to a free std clinic (hivtest.org) in the states and get tested. for herpes, you have to pay for it and get it at your doctors office. HSV1 and HSv2.
The human body in a state of fear or depression can have a big negative impact on the immune system. So, don't worry, be happy and cheer up. Do things that you enjoy doing.
Sh1t happens in life, accept your losses, no matter how bad it went, move on to your new life. It's like falling down, and you just get back up and continue walking.
Don't dwell on the subject anymore. Talk to a trusted friend, a family member, someone that cared. Sometimes, talking it out helps.
Avoid alcohol if you can, so the same thing don't happen again.
Eat a healthy diet, sleep early 8--6, exercise 3 times per week (30 min sessions).
Talk to a psychiatrist if you can afford one or have health insurance.
Take up martial arts or japanese sword fighting. A fighting spirit enables the warrior to walk the paths of the rocky road of life.
Best wishes
How evil can I be
Honestly my advice to you is to not think about it.
You are showing symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety can take over your life.
To answer your question normal means negative because its normal to be negative lol
Look at it this way..even if he was positive..its nothing to concern you because you tested negative
Helpful answer below. Tonsillitis explained | Better Health Channel
Links to information about tonsillitis , including tonsillectomy.
Orignal From: What does an HIV test result mean if it is "normal"?
No comments:
Post a Comment