How Long Do I Wait To Get Tested After Swallowing Blood

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Did I wait too long to test?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was hoping someone could answer my question. I recently found out that my first girlfreind who told me she was a virgin actually cheated on me early in our relationship by having unprotected sex with another guy. We began dating 5 1/2 years ago... Read more »

How long do I have to wait?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone out there know how long it takes to get back lab results? I took a blood test, including hiv test, with a private doctor more than 2 weeks ago (18 days to be exact)and I still have not received any word. The doctor said he would call if... Read more »

The long wait....

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I just had my HIV test today and broke down while the poor nurse was drawing my blood. I am beyond stressed and this point and I know i am jumping the gun but just can;t help it!

How did you guys get through the week long wait for the results? I am... Read more »

Just Got Tested...Now the wait from hell :(

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Well, unlike a lot of the stories/worries I've seen on here. My fears are in regards to the long-term signs/symptoms of HIV. In 94/95 I was with a women (my fianc) at the time that I would now consider to be "high risk" She cheated on me (I did... Read more »

How long should I wait for testing to work?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

My girlfriend watched a video in school saying that it could take ten years, while testing every five months, to determine if you have AID's. Is there any truth to that? Read more »

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spit or swallow which is safer ? (SPIT OR SWALLOW, 2010)

what is safer to spit or to swallow ? is it safe to spit ? can you still get an std from if you spit cum out ?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,See below. The information you desire was already waiting for you in the archives!Dr. Bobswallow or spit (SPIT OR SWALLOW, 2009) Oct 28, 2009hi, is it safe to swallow the cum from a guy? some says its okay but I want to be assuredResponse from... Read more »

BJ and swallowed

Hello Dr Bob!I'm 22 YO and I'm writing from Venezuela... I've been reading this forum for more than one year.My question is... Through this year... I performed oral sex to 3 friends... they cummed in my mouth and I swallowed on the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Venezuelan Dude,The HIV-acquisition risk for unprotected receptive oral sex is low, but not nonexistent. See below.Dr. Boboral sex (TRANSMISSION VIA ORAL SEX, 2011) Jan 14, 2011my boyfriend is HIV positive and I am not, he tells me that... Read more »

How long can I wait to start HIV Meds?

I am a 45 year old male runner in good shape. I tested positive for HIV about 10 months ago. My initial viral load was around 3,000 and T-cell count at around 550. There was not much change on the second test 4 months later. The following test...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.Most doctors wouldn't recommend starting medications with your current set of labs--indeed, if you were my patient and were not symptomatic, I wouldn't recommend starting until your counts approached 350. --so,... Read more »

How long to wait?

If I am concerned I may have come in contact with and STI or STD, how long should I wait to get tested? Do STI'S and STD's immediatley show up in tests (blood or uran)? Thanks-again....

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Sexually transmitted infections are complicated, and the fact that they are all grouped into one category, STIs or STDs, can be deceiving. Each infection is caused by a different microorganism, some that are similar and some that are quite distinct.... Read more »

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