HIV/STD Panel Test Tomorrow

Discussion in 'Sexual Health' started by Mike0606, Apr 4, 2013.

  1. Mike0606

    Mike0606 Member

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    Last one was on Jan 8, so its been a little less than 3 mths. I go often, but still get the feeling of dread when I get in there. Im guessing its common. Anyone else deal with the same feelings?
     
  2. Cherea

    Cherea Senior Member

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    Yes, I'll go next week. I took the greatest risk I've ever taken in my life, recently. Add to that the fact that my friend has contracted HIV, I'm so nervous I could float.

    Still, I want to go in with the attitude that I have chosen to take the risks that I took, and that I bear full responsibility for them.

    There's no shame in that.
     
  3. Lady-Lover

    Lady-Lover Member

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    i hope it all goes well for you both.
     
  4. Mike0606

    Mike0606 Member

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    Well, eating day old taco bell that I left sitting out on a counter was the greatest risk I've ever taken in my life, and that ended up fine...so i'm sure you'll be ok too. :)
     
  5. Cherea

    Cherea Senior Member

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    Thank you both for your kind wishes.
     
  6. Mike0606

    Mike0606 Member

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    Ahhh. HIV and all 11 others that were part of the Panel were Not Detected. :2thumbsup:
     
  7. Cherea

    Cherea Senior Member

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    Congratulations, Mikey!!!

    I tested negative for HIV today! I didn't need anyone to tell me what risk I took, so I was completely resigned to the idea that I might have been poz.

    I'm looking at this as a new lease on life. I'm going out to buy a bunch of condoms from different brands, and test them out to see which one I like best. I'm going to pick up a bottle of KY while I'm at it, too!

    Here I am. 36 years old! Having lived life to the fullest, and strong and sound as a bull!!! :sunny:
     
  8. Mike0606

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    What do you consider the "Greatest risk youve ever taken"?
     
  9. Cherea

    Cherea Senior Member

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    I don't really want to go into details, sorry.
     
  10. Si69

    Si69 Senior Member Lifetime Supporter

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    yep, me 2 - just had a test which was clear, and it was 2 years since my last, so, upto 3 months back I'm clear - and in the last 3 months? - well there have been a few but i'm always using condoms so it's just the sperm in the mouth and swallowing aspects.

    Congrats to all you who tested clear :)

    Simon :sunny:
     
  11. GammaRae

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    Glad neither of you were poz. I contracted hepatitis C from a needle injecting drugs. I guess I got off lucky as I know so many people who are hiv positive or do have aids and got it in the same way I did hep.
     
  12. Cherea

    Cherea Senior Member

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    Sorry to hear. I heard it's "the new HIV." I hope you hang tough.
     
  13. GammaRae

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    Thanks, my liver is still pretty messed up but I have cleared the viral load from my body. If they test again after a certain amount of time I'm officially cured. :D
     
  14. Cherea

    Cherea Senior Member

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    Oh, nice. Is your liver damage permanent?
     
  15. GammaRae

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    It'll never be 100% the same compared to an uneffected liver but it should continue to heal and be functional. :)
     
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