HIV? Help im freaking out

[mrman476]

So for the longest time now I have been expereiencing Diarrhea, I'm not talking a few days im taking months at at time. I have a scheduled colonoscopy this coming Tuesday to help with that, but lately I have been having night sweats. It started off as once in awhile very light but has seemed to increase, the last two nights in a row I have woken up sweating. Im not soaked by any means but just sweating enough to wake me up. The reason I am posting this is I know both these symptoms are major symptoms of HIV/AIDS and I am freaking out. I know statisticly I am at a low risk of contracting HIV and these symptoms could be many other things but im still very scared. Any reassuring words of advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[bahamagirl_2003]

honey I am not going to lie i was having some symptons I thought i had HIV as well, but the DR told me it takes a while to get into your system to cause you to even think you have the virus.And when i wanted to put in for health insurance they had to do a HIV test i was terrified out of my mind my pressure and everything went up but then i realised the only way I could put my mind to rest is to have the test done.I can guarantee you will send your self crazy unless you get it done and the results usually takes two weeks to reach back so thats worse. I have heard you have night sweats when something is really on your mind and your worried I had night sweats for the whole two weeks waiting on the results and as for the Diarrhea we all eat things that don't agree with our bidy especially pepper thats the most common cause of diarrhea. But get yourself checked out and stay protected and you will be okay.

[beckaboo21]

that doesnt sound like HIV it sounds like u got a viral infection goin on sumwhere.

[Londres70]

How long has this been going on?  I am not sure what you mean by you are "low risk?"  I can't say this is HIV.  

Have you done any activity or eating anything out of the ordinary?  Traveled out of the country?  Been exposed to anyone's blood?  

Any bloodwork done?  Alot of clinics will test you for free and anonymous.  PLEASE GET TESTED FOR THE VIRUS if you are not sure of your status.  

I don't know if my words are reassuring, but it is prudent advise.