Many think that it is no biggie when really it is.
2006-06-24 15:00:52 · 20 answers · asked by AlTavia L 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
I get tested regularly for peace of mind
2006-06-24 15:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont think its big thing because its the right thing to do to get tested because you are putting your life at risk and the people you love or sleep with at risk, its awful when you have to be in pain but its also best to know if you have HIV so that way you can try and treat it, if its possible.
2006-06-24 15:06:34 · answer #2 · answered by jaycee_2006ca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that it is the single most important part of any healthy sexual relationship. 1 out of every 3 people that have HIV don't know they have it. it's all about RESPONSIBILITY. people HAVE to have the responsibility to test themselves and encourage, no, MAKE their partner get tested. it is a horrific way to live and it causes so much pain and suffereing in not only the patient, but their families. my dad died of AIDS when i was 10 - about 12 years ago, and it changed my life forever. watching him die was the worst and most painful thing i have ever had to watch and i wish that death on not even my worst enemy. GET TESTED. SAVE A LIFE.
2006-06-24 15:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by DFA79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm fortunate that I have been in a monogamous relationship with my dear husband for 20 years. If I were in a situation where I was at risk I would most certainly get tested. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
2006-06-24 15:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a biggie, I had an uncle when I was growing up that I just adoared: to my fathers regret. My uncle Kenneth was gay when gay was not cool. I think that if testing would have been avaliable back then maybe he would still be around. I miss him.
2006-06-24 15:10:10 · answer #5 · answered by charles j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the military it's mandatory to get tested every year. I didn't and don't see the big deal. First and foremost, I don't sleep around period! Sure, there are other ways to contract HIV, but sexual contact is the most common.
2006-06-24 15:04:15 · answer #6 · answered by Kooties 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's extremely important, because it can have an asymptomatic dormant period that can last for years -- ten years is not unheard of. Also, if it is discovered, antiretroviral meds allow an essentially normal life; it is no longer a death sentence.
Get tested!!!
2006-06-24 15:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether or not it's a biggie - nowadays its essential! And all the other nasties too... they can do serious damage if not checked for.
2006-06-24 15:03:28 · answer #8 · answered by soulgirl76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally i feel that if you are at risk for having it then you really need to get checked. because if you dont then you are taking a chance at giving somebody you love hiv and plus it kills people, not right away but it does kill you.
2006-06-24 15:04:29 · answer #9 · answered by blondie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have to get a complete physical and you want the job, then people shouldnt have any objections of getting tested. if you join the military, then you HAVE to get an AIDS test among other things
2006-06-24 15:37:35 · answer #10 · answered by beckyschristine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋