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I know I have HIV, no results back

Posted by Redeye77, 2 Replies

It will be two weeks after my 4 week 1 day test was taken and still no results. I called 2 days ago and they weren't in yet so my assumption is I have HIV and it's taking so long because they have to confirm my first positive test.
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Results are back

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

NEG.I thought for sure i was infected,with all the symptoms ive been having.My last test was at 23 weeks and 3 days. not quite 24 ,but close enough for me.Im hiv neg.First i want to thank,worried2002,BottomLine,Gman ,JackieBlue and all the anonomous... Read more »

Results are back

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

There NEG,and I believe them.Well this time im moving on ,I still don't think my symptoms are due to stress but who knows maybe they are,Im going to get tested for mono ,But im finished worrying about hiv and hepatitis.I will stay on this board to... Read more »

Received Positive Results Back Today

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Well, I'm a 29-year-old guy that received a call today from my doctor that I tested positive. The blood test was for an unrelated problem, and I casually agreed to throw on the HIV test since it had been about a year since my last test. After I... Read more »

94 days test result

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Dear all, I just get a result back, negative, for a 94 days test ( hiv I and II ). Hopefully, it is ok and I will move on. Unfortunately, I got herpes I and borderline II, I don't understand the result but it is better than hiv. And I have... Read more »

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Tired back...result of my HIV?

Dr. Frascino,Thanks so much for your voice of reason and humor. I live in Santa Clara, CA and was diagnosed with HIV a little over a month ago. I'm trying hard not to be concerned about every little thing, but I have noticed the past couple...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your "tired back" is not related to your HIV disease. Sore backs are an extremely common complaint HIV or no HIV. Physiologically speaking, we were never meant to walk upright on two legs. Our backs are better designed for us to crawl... Read more »

Will consuming liquor affect HIV test result?? (Doctor plz help me....) (ALCOHOL AND HIV TEST RESULTS, 2009)

Dear Doc Bob,I am from Malaysia...Thank you for spending some times with me cause i really feel helpless now...I want to ask if i drink some liquor (around 200ml, 40% alcohol)eight hours before i take HIV test (Elisa-probably ealier generation),...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Alcohol does not affect HIV test results. (See below)Yes, your 99-day result is conclusive.Good luck. Be well.Dr. BobFollow up to the binge drinking question.Jul 26, 2008 Bob, My question was because i am drinking so much alcohol, will the... Read more »

Could a 1 day incomplete take of meds results in a HIV drug resistant?

Hi Dr. Bob,Good day and first of all sorry for the novel. I am currently on Efavirenz + Lamivudine + Tenofovir ARV regimens. I am taking 1 tablet of Efavirenz, 2 tablets of Lamivudine, and 1 tablet of Tenofovir before bed at exactly within range of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Mr. Worried.I agree with your current doctor! Most antiretrovirals in use today (including the ones you are using) have a relatively long half-life. Taking your daily dose two to three hours early or late is certainly not a problem.Adherence... Read more »

woooohooo!! Results are back, thanks for the support Dr Frascino...

Got back my results and you could imagine the happiness.Awaiting permission to celebrate! my results is done at the 12 weeks mark. not a day more, not a day less.Is it conclusive enough? Thank you !...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Assuming there are no extenuating circumstances, I consider a three-month negative FDA-approved HIV-antibody test to be definitive.WOO-HOO and congratulations!Dr. Bob... Read more »

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