How Long Should I Wait Till I Get Tested For HIV

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Each night I wait up till you make your posts. (CUNNILINGUS)

First of all let me say this is the only place I would trust the information that is given and I think that is why so many come here for answers to their worries. I have written to your forum a couple of times and was not able to get an answer to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Before addressing your specific questions, I'll point out a few facts. First of all, the symptoms you experienced "a couple of days" after your "lunch at the Y" (cunnilingus) would not be HIV related. Acute retroviral... Read more »

How long till I know I am in the clear

My wife died of AIDS in Oct. of 2000 and it was April of 1999 that we last had sex (protected). I... Read more »

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D. »

How long till infections begin?

Hi. Thank you for taking the time to read my question. I am a heterosexual 22 year old male that... Read more »

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California: HIV/AIDS Hospitalization Rates Drop; New Findings Also Show Infected Latinos Wait Too Long to Seek Treatment

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Till the Fat Lady Sings

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1 hour till i find out the outcome of my future

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

ok i have 1 hour till i find out the results on my hiv test... this is to anyone that is reading and ever plans on not wearing a rubber! DONT DO IT... i was young and stupid and thought i was invinseable ... nothing could stop me... i couldnt catch... 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 »

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 »

chichi has 2 wait till 2morrow 4 results

Posted by chichi, 2 Replies

i have to wait until tomorrow for the WB results. i was told to call between 11-12 but thats just for the drs office to get the results, then i have to wait to talk to the big cheese. so ..... i am calmer now and want to thank everyone for writing... Read more »

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