Thanks for this. I am in a similar situation. I'm M, 25, straight. Had unprotected encounter 3 weeks back and have symptoms of shingles now. Damn scared. Have scheduled my hiv test later this week, but cannot focus on anything else.
OK Ive just been tested and Im relieved to say Im HIV negative. Im just updating this so that anyone who is in an utter panic like I was, because theyre young, had a potential exposure to HIV and got shingles a year or so later, can see that it does not necessarily mean you have HIV.
dont worry jessie, anyone can get shingles,i know a kid of 6yrs had shingles and he is not hiv x chill
I can't predict your HIV status, only a test will tell you if you have it or not.
Sorry. I'd just got back from the Doctors so I was really freaking out. I am getting tested. Are you saying that I don't need to worry even though I have Shingles at 19? :)
Be patient, you only posted 30 mins ago.
You have had unprotected sex so you should test for HIV. Symptoms or lack of symptoms means nothing. Shingles happen for lots of reasons. Get tested and use condoms.
Please, somebody? Does anyone know anyone my age who has been HIV negative but had Shingles? (I need some hope) You yourself maybe?