Hiv Risk ??? So scared !!?

Question

Ok let me start off by saying that I heard alot about this site and heard it was super great. But now with my questions.

Im 18 year old female senior in high school. About a 2 years ago I lost my virginty to my ex boyfriend of 1 year. We both lost it to each other. I knew he was clean and he knew I was clean. Then after that I had sex with 2 other guys. So I had sex with 3 guys my whole life. The second guy I was dating for about 6 months and we had sex off and on and then the 3rd guy I dated we only had sex once. I never had a 1 night stand, used drugs, and done anal sex. Im a very clean person and up to date with things. The only this is I had anxiety really bad after my frist boyfriend left me. So my doctor put me on zoloft but before the zoloft for the longest time I was upest because I always felt lightheaded and dizzy and so my docotor wanted to give me a FULL BLOUND COUNT TEST, Urine test and some other test to see if I was okay. She said all my resluts for everything came back normal. So thats when she said I had anxiety. Over a month in half I lost 10 pounds, and I havent been doing anything to work out. I was drunk a few nights those which cause me to throw up. I was also reading on the internet that zoloft ""Sertraline""" causes weight loss/weight gain as one of the side effects. I also had diarrhea, and no appetite for about a week or so. Then another issues I was haveing was allergies this summer. I got them really bad and got cold at first then turned into bad allergies. Then one of my tonsils had a white pus pocket on it and I started freaking out because I thought it was oral thursh and then 2 docotrs that I went to said it wasnt that. Just an infection that happens when you have a cold or something like that, and put me on antibotics now.

Another thing I was scared about was I kept geting vagnial cyst. I two on each side next to my vagina lips under the skin. You cant even see it only I can feel it. I do wear alot of tight clothes and jeans and I always sleep with underwear on, plus I shave alot and I dont tend to change my razors like I should do. THis who hiv scare has me freaking out. I havent had sex in about two years now because of this. I have really hypochondria. And I always seem to look up symptoms on the net saying how things like that can be hiv related. But I dont have a fever or rash, not warts, herpes, outbreaks nothing. I was wondering everything with the weight loss ( 10 pounds and a month and half and being on zoloft for anxiety ) and the vaginal cyst and my the white pus pocket on my tonsils sound I be scared of having hiv ? And what you say my risk and chances are of it and should I stop freaking out ??? Because everytime I go to the docotor and they test me for something they say Im fine.

Answer 1

if your question is about zoloft and losing the 10 pounds, you don't have to worry....zoloft is a weight destabilizer. i take it for depression and my weight constantly changes while on it. sometimes i will gain 10 pounds within 2 weeks and others i will lose it. it's just a side effect of the medicine, so don't worry.....if your test came back clean, you're definitely fine.

Answer 2

Go to your local health department and find out the facts, do not depend on all the answers you get on a site like this. First off, Carlos, you can contract HIV from normal sex, oral sex, or anal, second of all the largest population infected are young adults because of what the one responder stated, "you are too young", just being young does not protect you. I know someone that died at 16 from AIDS, who was infected through child abuse. Now to your question, the odds are low that you are infected, but once you know the facts, are tested, then you will know for sure. The meds you are on can cause several side effects, the tight clothes, and shaving can cause cysts, or ingrown hairs, basically deep pimples. If you have been tested, and it was negative, don't worry about HIV. HIV symptoms can mimic almost any other illness at one point or another. You might consider a test for Hepatitis C.

Answer 3

It sounds like you just have a strong anxiety about your health and disease....I wouldn't go as far as to say it is full blown Hypochondria because if it were you would be completely convinced that you had these diseases.

Secondly, you just need to get an HIV test for your own peace of mind. It is unlikely that you have HIV as you don't fall into a "high risk" group but as every one knows HIV can affect any one, even a person who has only had one sex partner their entire lives...so it is always wise to be tested regardless of what kind of lifestyle you live. Go get yourself tested. You can go to Planned Parenthood if you don't want to go back to your doctor.

One last thing - stop diagnosing yourself from the internet. There are a whole host of symptoms that can be caused by all sorts of things - some not serious at all. Who diagnosed you with having these "vaginal cysts" ? Did a doctor? If not, it could be HSV II (herpes)....so if you haven't talked to an actual doctor about that then you should the next time you go.

Answer 4

Calm down. You obviously have a severe case of anxiety. Yes, it's true that some of those symptoms are the same as HIV symptoms. However, that doesn't mean that you have it. You may be imagining the vaginal cyst, especially since you cannot see it. The pus in the throat is from strep throat. If you're so scared about having HIV, see your doctor and ask to be screened for STD's. They'll check you over for everything. If you don't want to go to your own doctor for whatever reason, go to Planned Parenthood or a free clinic or the health department. I'm sure you're fine, though. Just remember to always use a condom.

Answer 5

Stop worrying about HIV and start worrying about the way you shave and how you keep your vagina trapped without air. Your doctor gave you a full blood test and believe me they always test for HIV now. Cysts come from a variety of reasons - most have nothing to do with STDs.

Sounds like you need the zoloft or some counseling or something similar. You are way too stressed out about all this.

Answer 6

HIV has almost every symptom of every sickness. If you are that worried you can go to your county health department and get a free HIV test. I suggest doing that. Being "clean" has nothing to do with HIV. The cleanest people that you would never think could get it have gotten it. So, I would say go ahead, get the test just to ease your mind. I don't think you have HIV at all, I'm just saying, you will probably never stop this until you are tested.
And on another note - make SURE you use condoms. I don't care how "clean" he looks - he could still have HIV - You need to kind of read up and get educated on HIV since you are so worried about it. Another thing - guys will lie and say they've only been with 1 or 2 girls and tell you there's no need for a condom - Don't believe them - THEY ALL LIE!!!! If a guy doesn't care about himself enough to use a condom then he sure doesn't care about you = you shouldn't be having sex with him. Good luck to you!

Answer 7

Wow, you're freaking out. Not saying it's a bad thing to freak out - sometimes it's a good thing.
What would be a good thing to do is print out what you just typed as your question here. The next time you go to see your doctor, hand the paper to him/her and see what the reaction is. If the doctor wants to go through more tests, think about how the results will clear your mind.
After this whole scare is over with, try enrolling in a yoga class, or just take yourself to a local spa for a day. Sounds like you need it!

Answer 8

Go to a free STD clinic and get checked for everything so you will know once and for all. I know that while you are waiting for the results you will be nervous; but, that's good for you so you won't take such chances again. Be sure to protect yourself by using a condom if you do have sex. It is wonderful to know for sure because if you don't have anything you can count yourself lucky. If you do then you can get it treated. These people at the STD clinic are the best because they do this work everyday....better than regular doctors in this particular area. Now put it first on your things to do list and get to the clinic at the first possible moment.

Answer 9

Most states have clinics you can get an HIV test done at. Or, you could try getting one at planned parenthood.
Was the sex unprotected? If so, and the guy was infected, then you have a chance of it.
The diarrhea and meds could have caused the weight loss.
I get a lot of cysts, but usually under my arms or on my breasts.
Your best bet, get a test done to put your mind at ease. And, use protection, always. Unless he has shown you clean test results. It is your body, protect it. Good luck to you.

Answer 10

YES!!!!! stop freaking out. You are a hypochondriac. If you STOP HAVING UNPROTECTED SEX, you will have little to worry about HIV.
People laugh at hypochondria, but I grew up with a mother who was one, let me tell you that it is not funny. I can't tell you all the times she had us kids crying and worried about some disease she thought she had. She has been dead for almost 21 years now, and i still get angry when I remember what she put us through. For your sake, as well as that of your family, I hope you get some help.