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Home / Answered Questions / I had unprocted oral sex a few weeks later I statred to feel very sick I diarrhoea for three days headache muscle pains.i looked all those up and found out they matched to hiv I was sooo scared for my life I cried almost everyday day I decide to go get looked at I end up finding out I had a sti not hiv but why was I having all those symptoms I toke the test they said my chances where very low I came back negative I was so happy .a month later I got The diarrhoea back And started having a very weird stools I became constipated and the only time I pooped it was the diarrhoea I gone in for testing I called almost every doctor ever sti clinic it seems like no one can help me i didn’t know it takes 3months for it to be actually in you’re body but by looks of how everything is going for me I fear that this test is going to be positive I gone 2months with crying only thinking about this I’m only 19 and this was my first time with someone and I got sick everyday I cry and worry cause it seems like no one can help me its taken over my life waiting and thinking about it 3 weeks ago I tried killing myself cause the thought of even been hiv positive so young got to me and I just couldn’t live with that status I really need some help and answers please like is there any other test they can do for me .yesturday I got a sore Thorat and rash I’m 100% positive I got the viruses and I don’t think I can go any longer not know what’s wrong with me

I had unprocted oral sex a few weeks later I statred to feel very sick I diarrhoea for three days headache muscle pains.i looked all those up and found out they matched to hiv I was sooo scared for my life I cried almost everyday day I decide to go get looked at I end up finding out I had a sti not hiv but why was I having all those symptoms I toke the test they said my chances where very low I came back negative I was so happy .a month later I got The diarrhoea back And started having a very weird stools I became constipated and the only time I pooped it was the diarrhoea I gone in for testing I called almost every doctor ever sti clinic it seems like no one can help me i didn’t know it takes 3months for it to be actually in you’re body but by looks of how everything is going for me I fear that this test is going to be positive I gone 2months with crying only thinking about this I’m only 19 and this was my first time with someone and I got sick everyday I cry and worry cause it seems like no one can help me its taken over my life waiting and thinking about it 3 weeks ago I tried killing myself cause the thought of even been hiv positive so young got to me and I just couldn’t live with that status I really need some help and answers please like is there any other test they can do for me .yesturday I got a sore Thorat and rash I’m 100% positive I got the viruses and I don’t think I can go any longer not know what’s wrong with me

Thanks for writing in with your concerns. I am sorry to hear how worried you have been for the last 2 months about the possibility of getting HIV and I am very sorry to hear that you have been so worried that you considered ending your life.  If you feel this way again or simply want to talk to someone confidentially about what is happening for you; please call the BC  24 hour crisis line where you can talk to someone about how you are feeling. You can call 1-800-784-2433 anytime day or night.

You were given the correct information that oral sex is considered very low to no risk for getting HIV.   Sometimes when one is very anxious, the stress can affect the body and cause symptoms like you are describing. sometimes these symptoms may be caused by other bacteria or viruses that were not transmitted sexually.  It is most likely that HIV is not causing your  symptoms of diarrhea and sore throat.  Testing at 3 months for HIV will cover the window period for HIV and provide reassurance that you did not get HIV from the oral sex. I hope this helps and please write again if you have any questions. Health Nurse