Why do I feel that It's HIV - Runny / Stuffy Nose / Ear Pain

[MrLund]

For last 3 days my symptoms are getting worse, it all started with ear pain, then stuffy nose, than runny nose, than headaches, then pain in the rib cage  on both side, then pain on the kidneys on the right hand side, and know the watery eyes, when I blow my nose.

Usually, I get better in 3 days or so, this is over 3 days. It seems like immune system is losing the battle...

I am just concern, how can I tell my family members, how do I tell them ?

[Ice_Man]

Lund, you are obsessed with hiv and std's, you should seek mental help.

[auntiejessi]

Oh sorry - missed that part.

To my knowledge, and to be fair, I don't know a lot about shingles other than my personal experience with it, but you would have to have visible symptoms in order to have that kind of pain, and the pain is nerve pain, not other kinds of pain.

Aj

[MrLund]

What is your consideration on shingles ?

[auntiejessi]

Why am I wrong?  Because you both have allergy like symptoms, and are convinced its HIV?

Why don't the both of you just go get tested already?   I would bet money on both of you not having HIV.

And HIV questions need to be taken to the HIV prevention forum.  They really aren't even supposed to be here.

Aj

[BlackGold]

dude, i got the same **** as well...both rib page on left side and my chest x  - ray as of last week normal...no I have Symptoms of allergies..

[BlackGold]

I have the same problem as Mr.Lund... Auntijessi, I think your wrong..

[BlackGold]

No do not have chest pain. My chest x-ray is normal. The problem is lower rib cage on both side. On the left side before the stomach connect and the right hand side on the bottom before it connects to liver.... They both hurt , burn and sharp pain... comes and goes.


Normal chest is okay, chest x-ray is normal as of last week.

Yea, your nose isn't stuff everyday and you don't sound sick, I sound i am all fluid up and sick, but don't feel sick.

I am seen a ENT doc tomorrow.

[auntiejessi]

I have allergies and hay fever symptoms every day of my life, and I am HIV negative.  I'm allergic to all kinds of things - dust, mold, some trees, some grass, pollen, etc.  Its that time of year for it to be worse.  I take allergy meds every day and some days I still have symptoms.

I am HIV negative.  

Your chest pain could be anxiety.  But you say its on both side, then the left hand side.

Aj

[MrLund]

The side of the pain it could be two things, Muscle or Shingles. .. I checked online and the symptoms describe shingles, how long before I get an outbreak ?

That means immune system is down ?

The pain is on both side, lower chest, left hand side, sharp & burning pain that comes and last for about 10 sec and its gone...its been going on for at least like 3 or 4 weeks now.

[MrLund]

Oh thats not it, I yet to mention the random stomach pain, loose stool, the rib cage pain, the stomach pain feels sharp in the abs, and then I would feel weakness around from the gut area where the sternum is  , you know where the ( Tymus gland ) where T-Cells are produced ..

Never had these feelings before. It's just to weird, and it ain't stress.

[MrLund]

It's very easy for everyone to say. But, yes I do know that you don't get cold type of symptoms with HIV, but hey, the cold symptoms shouldn't last a week.. Well I understand if it did, but it shouldn't make me feel good one day and make me feel **** the second day.

You see, plus ongoing symptoms are just getting worse.. Tomorrow I will see the doc again ,but well see what happens.

I do take AJ advice seriously, but hasn't anyone on the fourm ever got  Allergies / Hay Fever what ever it is and tested neg ?

Does anyone ever had many symptoms as I do ?

What does symptoms mean ? That means something is going on that your body doesn't like.

[Frank303]

You don't get cold symptoms with HIV. Never.
You have a summer cold and/or allergies. It is summer and normal to sweat at night.
See your GP/PCP about your symptoms if they are of concern.

[Vance2335]

Your symptons do not point to a STD. If you read in the Dr's section and the HIV community you will see that you do not have HIV. And please listen to AJ because the advice is right on point. But for your own piece of mind you should get tested and possibly see a therapist because it seems like you have a negative view of yourself. Think positive, act positive.

[MrLund]

No, you are absolutely correct, I am under the care of doctor, I let him know everything, but still there is so much he can do.

Look, here is the thing, back of mind i know that I was invovled in a low risk and that only 1 in million get infected the way I did.

But, with symptoms and my bad luck, I just feel its me.

I mean who gets allergies and fever for over 1 week know, it should go down...

+ the CBC report and everything is not normal. It just concerns me alot.

I know I am making you mad and there is so much you can do, but your advice gives me hope.

sorry for the inconvenience, sometimes I may ask dum questions. .

Thanks

[auntiejessi]

Oh and sorry - sore throats are part of hay fever.

[auntiejessi]

Seriously?  How many different ways can I say you need to see your doctor?

No, its not an std, but if you have symptoms, you need to see your doctor.

I know I sound mean, but I can only say the same thing so many times.

Aj

[MrLund]

Hey, auntiejessi, I been having throat pain since Friday, and it's still there, is this something I should worry about ? Every time I swallow, I'll feel the pain.

Thanks

[auntiejessi]

Herpes doesn't typically occur in the throat, especially when its not a new infection.

You just really need to see your doctor.

Aj

[MrLund]

ok, For last few days i felt scratchy and small pimple type in the throat when I swallow or drink water.

I believe this may be herpes infection in the throat, Such thing occurred previously, it was small white bump..

Can this be due to low immunity or is it normal for people to get this ?

[auntiejessi]

No it doesn't.  Its a healthy level, so I wouldn't be worried.

You need to follow up with your doctor.

AJ

[MrLund]

oh the reason they were high before ( say 6 years know straight ) , is because my doc says I had a on going viral infection such a mono, which caused my body to go into chronic fatigue.

This concerns me because for last 6 years it was always above 45 - 50 and know, its at 37, that means T-CElls are dieing quick.


Thanks

[auntiejessi]

No, I don't know why they would be, but a normal range is 16-45%, from what I can gather from a quick google.

It seems like they were high before.  Why do you have so many of these done that you know what your normal range is?

Aj

[MrLund]

Do you know what can cause my lympocytes to down quick:

June 1st = 61%
July 1st = 51%
Aug 1st = 37 %

It seems like my lymph are dropping quick.  I never had lymps of 37 before.

[MrLund]

Okay, will not ask any more hIv question. I have been listening to you , just under lot of stress.

Yea, I know I didn't put my self at risk, but I contracted Urinary Infection, that is why I am worried, In addition to whole bunch of other symptoms i am having.

I will let you know what the test results come out.

thanks