is it possible i have hiv after 18 years of the same symptoms. 1.white raised patches on gums. 2. fatigue. ?

Question

i became very fatigued in 1989 and also noticed raised white patches on my gums. i did some research and everything led me to hiv virus. its been 18 years and i'm still petrified to go to the doctor. it has effected my whole life and i'm still worried i have hiv. is it possible ? help ?

Answer 1

OK, first off, clearly I cannot possibly comment on the internet whether you have HIV or indeed are likely to. If you are worried, have a test.

However, I can tell you that:

1) leucoplakia (posh word for white patches on gums) is very common, about 1-2% of population, although more unusual in people under 30. Could also be lichen planus, another common cause of white patches. not clear if you always have the patches or they come and go, and difficult to comment without seeing them, but there are plenty of causes more common than HIV

2) Being tired is very common. Again, there are lots of causes more usual than HIV.

3) The majority of people who contract HIV do have a 'seroconversion' illness, a few weeks post exposure - usually sore throat, enlarged glands, rash.

4) 18 years would be a long time to have untreated HIV without becoming unwell

Bottom line: You need an HIV test for your peace of mind, but it wouldn't be top of my list
Secondly, if you've had these patches for years, get your doctor to see them - mouth cancer can appear like this (not trying to worry you with another thing, sorry!)


Disclaimer: Please don't rely on the internet alone for medical opinions. I could be anyone. You say this 'has affected your whole life' - please, please see someone and get a test so it doesn't affect the rest of your life too.

Best wishes,

Jen

Answer 2

It's possible and it's also possible that these symptoms may be caused by something else. If you have reason to believe you were exposed to HIV 18 years ago, your suspicions may be correct. Would you wish to continue exposing others to this? The only way to know for certain is be tested so that you can begin treatment, if this is what you wish to do. You may wish to have counseling before making any decisions once you have a firm diagnosis.

Answer 3

You are ruining your life with a toxic combination of obsessing that you have HIV and being afraid to be tested, frankly anything would be better than the situation you have put yourself in.
It is also likely by now if you had HIV your condition would have deteriorated.
Free yourself from this prison, get tested and get on with your life, stop wasting it

Answer 4

So have you gotten tested. You didn't mention that. Please If you haven't already been tested go do it.... NOW!!!! I'm not even at risk for HIV and I get tested at least once a year. If I'm going to get any type of blood work I always ask the Doctor to throw that test in there also just to make sure. It is way better to get tested and be positive than to not get tested and never know and pass it on and die. You need to go NOW!!!!

Answer 5

have you ever examined? once you've examined after 3 months of the unprotected sex journey and characteristic in no way had unprotected sex because then you definately are threat-free. once you've in no way examined, there is not any thanks to inform except flow get a try ASAP. sure human beings could properly be HIV+ for as a lot as ten-12 years and in no way understand in the journey that they have in no way examined. The window era is 3 month so any time after 3 month you are able to try. HIV usually shows up ninety% of the time after 30 days, ninety 4-96% afte 60 days and ninety 9.6% after ninety days.

Answer 6

Go to the doctor. If it's a yes, then they can treat you - you'll still be nervous, but atleast have hope. If it's a no, then there's no need to continue worrying. It's a win-win scenario.

Good luck