All About Hiv / Aids Discussion + I Suspect I Might Have Hiv Symptoms + Hiv Medication Prep + I Tested Positive (Compiled)

[Guest NiceGuy]

Just to share something that I have encountered before.

There was once that I had a fun with this guy, we had a long session of kissing, fondling etc.

A few days after that, I was down with high fever, severe sore throat.

Usually when I have sore throat, I will just pop by pharmacy to get some sore throat syrup. But this time, I had some "blister" like on the "walls “of my throat. It is unlike normal sore throat.

So I went to see a doctor and the doctor just gave me some medicine for my fever and sore throat. But after taking for 2 days, my sore throat and fever never subside.

I went to see another doctor on the 3rd day, and apparently the doctor told me that I had a virus infection. It is different from throat infection. He told me that it is usually transmitting thru kissing or exchange of saliva and cannot be cured with antibiotics.

I cannot remember what medicine he gave me. All I remembered was that I was having nonstop fever for a WEEK. The fever was that terrible that I will wake up every night at about 4 am and feel nauseous and headache with the fever. Eventually, I start to recover after a week of torture.

Well the moral of my story is to gaggle your mouth after sex. I will reduce the chance of getting such illness.

Another experience that I would like to share is during one of my visits to the doctor for a hiv test.

The doctor told me that it does not mean that when your partner is HIV + and you are HIV -, you will get HIV after you have unprotected sex. I cannot remember the figure but he told me is like 1 in a few thousand get it thru anal sex. It usually depends on you immune system and mostly on luck! Well, it is better that you don’t risk cos who knows when you will get “lucky”!

Thanks for sharing.

[Guest Guest]

google for saliva and u will know mouth is a bad environment due to low salt content for HIV virus to stay alive.

it sounds like if hiv touches ur saliva, ur saliva enyzmes will kill them.

BUT if the low salt content in saliva is overwhelmed by breast milk or semen cos u swallow (both with higher salt content), then ur saliva protection is minimised.

OT, if i suck a dick or kiss a person with a MINT candy....will HIV be killed by the menthol? What if I kiss or suck someone after a smoke, would the nicotine and poisonous chemicals coating left inside my mouth kill the hiv in my mouth?

[Guest Jimmy]

that asshole, say agree safe sex, half way fxxking he take away the condom i dont know!!! and cum inside me!!! and my asshole got blood afterwards...this time die already lar like that! tell me only do safe sex then why do this?!?! i only 23 why must do this to me?!?! this time sure die already DIE ALREADY LAH!!!

[Guest Guest]

that asshole, say agree safe sex, half way fxxking he take away the condom i dont know!!! and cum inside me!!! and my asshole got blood afterwards...this time die already lar like that! tell me only do safe sex then why do this?!?! i only 23 why must do this to me?!?! this time sure die already DIE ALREADY LAH!!!

U can go to DSC as soon as possible and ask the doctor there to give medicine to prevent hiv. Check the DSC website for more details.

[Guest Jimmy]

U can go to DSC as soon as possible and ask the doctor there to give medicine to prevent hiv. Check the DSC website for more details.

is it? how much is it ah? i studying now leh allowance only one hundred fifty a month...enough or not? i scared leh......my parents know i really die liao...

[sohorny]

can u go to police about this?

[Bear_Tan]

that asshole, say agree safe sex, half way fxxking he take away the condom i dont know!!! and cum inside me!!! and my asshole got blood afterwards...this time die already lar like that! tell me only do safe sex then why do this?!?! i only 23 why must do this to me?!?! this time sure die already DIE ALREADY LAH!!!

I had a similar experience , but my own fault cos I was on poppers. We agreed on safe sex and there are few condoms lying around in his place , but half way through , he stopped for a while then continue , though me on poppers i sense something is wrong so when he thrust in again , I suddenly stop and feel for his dick , that asshole took off his condom also. And the reason he gave me was he was too high. I stop the whole thing , wash myself up and was tearing on way home. I took was very sad and felt cheated and scared of cos.

Please control your own sex needs now and go for a HIV testing in 3-6 mths time jsut to be safe for anyone else that you might laid. And if can , give some hint of that asshole. So that others will take note.

Actually I kena 2 times , the other was a 3some with a couple , his bf was my regular FB and we always do raw then one day he ask me over and we act as if we don't know each other , but we did agreed on safe sex , but then in the end , both of them did raw , his bf ( my FB ) top and he top my FB then after that he top me raw too . I was too naive to push them away back then. But was sad why kena cheated again.

My advice is try not to have sex with poppers with strangers and also , if someone is toping you from behind , notice if they suddenly stop and then did any funny action , in this case taking off the condom.

[Guest Jimmy]

can u go to police about this?

i was in sauna leh.......i dunno him one

[Guest Guest]

did u not know that he remove his condom halfway?

[Guest Jimmy]

i never do drug one and no i dont know he took it off. all the way i feel pain only.......till finish. i trusted him when he say he only play safe one.

why must lie one?!?!

[BeYourself]

i never do drug one and no i dont know he took it off. all the way i feel pain only.......till finish. i trusted him when he say he only play safe one.

why must lie one?!?!

Go to see a doctor as soon as possible. Within the first 24hours after the raw fxxking, you can eat the medicine (30 medicines for 30 days in a row) and may stay away from HIV. Within 3days, the chance will decrease... Anyway, just go to the doctor, do the HIV test, then eat the medicine. I'm not sure about the price, but it's not too expensive. Even if it is, you have to do it.

Remember, do it as soon as possible. Don't worry about anything, just go.

Take care. Best wishes. I believe after this accident, you will be more careful.

[Guest JJ]

See this old thread where he got a broken condom. The advices he receive may be relevant for you.

http://www.blowingwind.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=485

[Guest boy]

This is insidious, and definitely unwarranted. There are many people with HIV who are looking for sex online and don't mind spreading the virus. Seriously, wake up people. Must it be publicly announced that more than 10% of those who had sex with strangers have HIV before people wisen up?

[Guest guest star]

whatever it is .. pls go & have it checked .

don't delay .

better be safe than sorry .

gd luck/all e best .

[Guest post-exposure]

If you have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, early HIV PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis/prevention) treatment can stop you from getting HIV.

http://www.shimclinic.com/singapore/hiv-pep/

http://www.hiv.sg/treatment.html

http://www.dsc-sexualhealth.com.sg/shownews.asp?id=17

[briax]

If you have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, early HIV PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis/prevention) treatment can stop you from getting HIV.

http://www.shimclinic.com/singapore/hiv-pep/

http://www.hiv.sg/treatment.html

http://www.dsc-sexualhealth.com.sg/shownews.asp?id=17

There is no guarantee that PEP will work but yes, you are right. The only thing you can seriously consider is going to DSC for PEP now. Do not delay.

[Guest orso]

is it? how much is it ah? i studying now leh allowance only one hundred fifty a month...enough or not? i scared leh......my parents know i really die liao...

Hi Jimmy, instead of getting angry/worried/frustrated etc etc over this incident, i would suggest that you go for a checkup immediately and seek professional advice.

check out this website on DSC charges: http://www.dsc-sexualhealth.com.sg/showpage.asp?id=5

this page shows you how to go to dsc >> http://www.dsc-sexualhealth.com.sg/showpage.asp?id=3

[veith]

Hi Jimmy you can call action for aids during weekday 9am-6pm to get information on anonymous HIV testing. Tel:6254 0212

[imran]

can u go to police about this?

only if he can prove that that said person gv him HIV.That person's lawyer can say that this victim might get it from someone else..not his client.His client can oso say he dono got HIV..bla bla bla.. So, its nt that str8forward. Anyway,i read the thread, didnt indicate that the person say he got HIV?

[Guest Ironrod]

that asshole, say agree safe sex, half way fxxking he take away the condom i dont know!!! and cum inside me!!! and my asshole got blood afterwards...this time die already lar like that! tell me only do safe sex then why do this?!?! i only 23 why must do this to me?!?! this time sure die already DIE ALREADY LAH!!!

Don't think so much Jimmy, now u have to do is move on. I suggest u go http://www.afa.org.sg/anonymous.php for a test and refrain from sex for a while.

Don't go to Polyclinic or some stupid doc because my friend got same experience as u, he went polyclinic and the doctor give him the "you deserve it" look which can be fxxking shitty.

Even doctors can be VERY fxxkup so try to find a gay/gay friendly doctor if u really need medicial advice.

Most important don't dwell on it take this as a warning lesson k? Don't worry *pat* *pat*

[Guest Jimmy]

thank you all of you.

i will see the doctor asap.

But if i get aids i will really dunno what to do le......

[briax]

thank you all of you.

i will see the doctor asap.

But if i get aids i will really dunno what to do le......

Hi Jimmy, I am sorry that you have to go through this. For the HIV testing to be more accurate, you will need to wait for at least 3 weeks before you go for the test. At the present moment, the PEP might be something you can consider.

Apart from AFA HIV testing site, there are many other clinics in Singapore that provides HIV anonymous testing. This is just in case you find it challenging to walk into the Kelantan Lane clinic.

You can call AFA hotline to find out supportive resources such as support group or face to face counselling. They should be able to give you more advices.

AFA Anonymous Testing Clinic

DSC Clinic, 31 Kelantan Lane, #01-16, Singapore 200031

Tel: 62540212

Tue & Wed: 6.30pm to 8pm

Sat: 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Public Holidays: Closed

Anteh Dispensary

368 Geylang Road, Singapore 389381

Tel: 67441809

Mon to Fri: 9am to 12pm, 2pm to 5pm

Sat: 9am to 12pm

Sun/Public Holidays: Closed

Cambridge Clinic

Blk 333, Kreta Ayer Road, #03-27, Singapore 080333

Tel: 63271252

Mon to Fri: 9am to 1.30pm

Sat: 9am to 12pm

Sun/Public Holidays: Closed

Dr Jay Medical Centre

115 Killiney Road, Singapore 239553

Tel: 62355196

Mon to Fri: 9am to 12.30pm, 1.30pm to 4.30pm, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Sat: 9am to 12.30pm, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Sun/Public Holidays: 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Dr Soh Family Clinic

Blk 966, Jurong West Street 93, #01-219, Singapore 640966

Tel: 67917735

Mon to Fri: 8.30am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm, 7pm to 9pm

Sat/Sun/Public Holidays: 8.30am to 1pm

(Closed on Thursday afternoons and Friday nights)

M Lam Clinic

739 Geylang Road, Singapore 389649

Tel: 67481949

Mon to Fri: 9.30am to 12.30pm, 2.30pm to 5.30pm

Sat: 9.30am to 12.30pm

Sun/Public Holidays: Closed

Robertson Medical Practice

11 Unity Street, #02-07 Robertson Walk, Singapore 237995

Tel: 62387810

Mon to Fri: 8am to 3pm, 6pm to 9pm

Sat: 9am to 2pm

Sun/Public Holidays: Closed

[steelwings]

Maybe u can describe this person a little so that the guys here who visit the spas can take precaution?

[olderchnchub]

OMG...don't worry about the cost. I am sure we can take a collection in this forum and take care of it. Just go to the doc! Now.

[Guest guest]

don't over panic yourself.. calm down. there is no sign hind that the person you have sex with is a HIV carrier. talk to a good friend if you think you can't take it.. and i am sure you will feel better.

good luck... and for what i understand the PEP treatment has some side effect... check with the doctor before you take the medication.. ok?

[Guest Curious]

Hi Jimmy, I am sorry that you have to go through this. For the HIV testing to be more accurate, you will need to wait for at least 3 weeks before you go for the test. At the present moment, the PEP might be something you can consider.

Apart from AFA HIV testing site, there are many other clinics in Singapore that provides HIV anonymous testing. This is just in case you find it challenging to walk into the Kelantan Lane clinic.

You can call AFA hotline to find out supportive resources such as support group or face to face counselling. They should be able to give you more advices.

AFA Anonymous Testing Clinic

DSC Clinic, 31 Kelantan Lane, #01-16, Singapore 200031

Tel: 62540212

Tue & Wed: 6.30pm to 8pm

Sat: 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Public Holidays: Closed

Anteh Dispensary

368 Geylang Road, Singapore 389381

Tel: 67441809

Mon to Fri: 9am to 12pm, 2pm to 5pm

Sat: 9am to 12pm

Sun/Public Holidays: Closed

Cambridge Clinic

Blk 333, Kreta Ayer Road, #03-27, Singapore 080333

Tel: 63271252

Mon to Fri: 9am to 1.30pm

Sat: 9am to 12pm

Sun/Public Holidays: Closed

Dr Jay Medical Centre

115 Killiney Road, Singapore 239553

Tel: 62355196

Mon to Fri: 9am to 12.30pm, 1.30pm to 4.30pm, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Sat: 9am to 12.30pm, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Sun/Public Holidays: 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Dr Soh Family Clinic

Blk 966, Jurong West Street 93, #01-219, Singapore 640966

Tel: 67917735

Mon to Fri: 8.30am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm, 7pm to 9pm

Sat/Sun/Public Holidays: 8.30am to 1pm

(Closed on Thursday afternoons and Friday nights)

M Lam Clinic

739 Geylang Road, Singapore 389649

Tel: 67481949

Mon to Fri: 9.30am to 12.30pm, 2.30pm to 5.30pm

Sat: 9.30am to 12.30pm

Sun/Public Holidays: Closed

Robertson Medical Practice

11 Unity Street, #02-07 Robertson Walk, Singapore 237995

Tel: 62387810

Mon to Fri: 8am to 3pm, 6pm to 9pm

Sat: 9am to 2pm

Sun/Public Holidays: Closed

Briax, thanks for the info. May i check apart from Kelantan Lane Clinic, can any form of STD be treated at any of the clinics mentioned above? Anyone knows? Please advise, thanks. I like to share my experience when i visited to Kelantan Clinic a year back. I was infected with Syphilis. The treatment (injection) was fast but i was so stressed going through all the interviews. Before you visited the doctor, the nurse will interview you, then come the doctor. After that, i needed to proceed to a interview room where the social worker was. Very stress ... serious!!

[Guest surelyugessian]

i see some fellas who regularly visit 10men having sudden weight loss.

i think some maybe infected.

the saunas are not doing enough to warn people the dangers. the afa should contact these sauna operators to reach out to make people aware.

if something not done, suddenly they might find a lot of people stop coming.

[bigis4me]

that asshole, say agree safe sex, half way fxxking he take away the condom i dont know!!! and cum inside me!!! and my asshole got blood afterwards...this time die already lar like that! tell me only do safe sex then why do this?!?! i only 23 why must do this to me?!?! this time sure die already DIE ALREADY LAH!!!

My thought here now dont panic, you stated as though the guy you had fun with seems like he has aids and now you will get it just because he did raw sex with you. May i ask did you do oral sex with him? For now, dont panic and just go for the checks and you never know its nothing and you got all reiled up but learn from this and dont allow it to happen again. The rest of the guys here maybe instead of scaring him, why not console him and learn from it too.

[Guest Butted]

This is insidious, and definitely unwarranted. There are many people with HIV who are looking for sex online and don't mind spreading the virus. Seriously, wake up people. Must it be publicly announced that more than 10% of those who had sex with strangers have HIV before people wisen up?

All these 10% can be found in saunas ?....or 10% of the saunas customers?

[Guest KL]

I am very happy and comforted to see that there are so many pple here who are so helpful and concern for our poor young brother who must have been traumatized by the whole incident! unlike some of the other threats where those people only bitch and insult each other...keep up our Comradeship here my friends!!!

I agree with olderchnchub that if necessary we can always come together to chip in some fund for him...we can always show our brotherly or sisterly love here too!!! :thumb: :clap: so don't worry about it....most impt of all is to consult the doctor immediately....

Dear Jimmy, I am not joking or just saying this for fun...you can contact me at ablatross@hotmail.com if you really needed some financial support for your treatment, I may not be rich but I should still be able to help a little...if you really need it....

You may not even been infected for all you know....but do take this as a very valuable lesson for yourself and all to learn! Goodluck my brother! :thumb:

[fab]

When u said DIE ALREADY, i assume u r saying he's is HIV+.

What makes u so sure that he definitely has it? He might not neccessary have it. Dont frighten yourself.

Lets hope this be a lesson for us to remind ourselves not to be so trusting.

Having said the above, I certainly wont disagree that he's is definitely an asshole.

that asshole, say agree safe sex, half way fxxking he take away the condom i dont know!!! and cum inside me!!! and my asshole got blood afterwards...this time die already lar like that! tell me only do safe sex then why do this?!?! i only 23 why must do this to me?!?! this time sure die already DIE ALREADY LAH!!!

[Guest Jimmy]

Ah......you guys all very nice, i thank you really very much!

I told my father about it liao and he got very angry ah......but he say he will bring me to see the doctor, so money i not so worry liao.

but i still worry, he cum inside and got blood i thought sure jialat one?

dunno lar.....i cry every night just thinking of it.......i dont dare liao

but still you all are all very nice, thank you ah!!! really really thank you!!!

[Guest Friendly advice]

I've went to DSC for check recently after one of my previous called me that he was infected with STD.

Yes. I was scared too..Just like you. Thinking here and there but i would like to share my experience with you...

Like most of you, I wanted to go somewhere to do testing. But as mentioned above, only a few offers anonymous HIV testing. But if you read carefully, the only testing they offer is anonymous HIV testing and not other STD.

HIV is a form of STD but there are at least 5 more different STDs( Sexually Transmitting Disease). Please read up more about STD and HIV from DSC website.

From the DSC website, it is stated that please make appointment before going down. So I called and made an appointment. I chose to go DSC cos it is a government subsidised clinic. Treatments over there are cheaper compared to private GP.

So I made my appointment after lunch and when I reach there, it was rather crowded. I have to wait for 10 people to register despite making an appointment earlier. You need to give a $30 registration fee with your NRIC and particulars. Oh. Forgot to mention that when you call and make appointment, the nurse will ask for your name and NRIC nos also. DSC only offer HIV anonymous testing at certain timeslots only. Please check the website for details. (http://www.dsc-sexualhealth.com.sg/showpage.asp?id=4 )

After my registration, I was being directed to a waiting corner for consultation. You will be called by your number given and not by your name. So the first person called for my nos. I’m sure he is not a doctor. Not sure if he is a counsellor or nurse though. He explains that it is his duty to explain some stuffs to me before my testing.

Please mentally prepare yourself to be ask quite a number of questions.

The first guy asked questions like why are you here to do testing. And YES. They will ask about your sexual preference and ask things like is your partner male or female. Oral sex? Receive or give. Any anal sex? When did you all do? Is it a causal sex or your bf/gf etc. also questions like HIV will have a window period. When to test will be more accurate. Types of testing available.

After that, he will direct you to the waiting area again. This time a nurse will call you. They are all male nurses and doctors for males and females for females. If I’m not wrong, female consultation is on the 2nd level.

This time the nurse will ask you the same questions but they will document it into their system. He will recommend the testings that are available and he will do the testing for you.

For me, being a bit kiasu. I ask to take all the testings that I can do. In the end, I did hiv, syphilis, gonorrhoea and clamydia. HIV testing has 3 types: oral swap, blood test and rapid test. Oral swap will just take a cotton bud and swap your mouth, Blood test involves needles and rapid test will be like those “stapler” where you did when you do you NRIC blood group.

However, if you are doing syphilis testing, they will just do a blood test and drip some on the HIV rapid test kit.

After that, you will need to wait for your Test results between 20 to 30mins. The doctor will then see you. Again, he will ask the same old questions about preference etc. he will then do a physical examination if required. Physical checks like checking for rashes or lumps .. in short symptoms of STDs.

Lastly, the bill!

The $30 adminstration fee you paid earlier on is just a form of deposit.

The $30 will be deducted from the total bill which consititues of consultation fees, testing fees ( for breakdown of price, please check: http://www.dsc-sexualhealth.com.sg/showpage.asp?id=5 )

Anyway, above is my first time experience at DSC clinic.

Conclusion

I know many wants to test for std and fear that you will leave a record. Let me tell you, medical records are confidential and only if you are transmitted with HIV, you will be referred to Tan Tock Seng for further treatment. For me, I think that since im already there, might as well I do all the tests that are available and I will feel better after that. Annoymous tested is only for HIV. Other STD can be lethal if found out at a later stage. So it is better to do testing while you are there.

Seriously, most people go for testing for either they have symptoms, or recently had unprotected sex and you are afraid of contracting them. HIV is just one of the STD that you can contract. There are others too.. the only difference is that HIV is the only one that cannot be cured completely. FYI: AIDS is the latent stage of HIV. I emphasise that early detection will have better chance of recovery.

The doctors and nurses are nice people. Why should you be scared of them where they are actually facing the danger of seeing all these STD potential patients every day? They are professional enough to give you advice and if you feel that there is a need, there will be a counsellor available and you can request to see them.

Lastly, is your health more important that privacy? Many are afraid to disclose their information to them. Please, it is a government specialised area in such diseases. Would you rather wait till your symptoms arrive and worry day by day or give up your so call privacy where people outside the clinic would never know?

Think again for those that are still hesitating to go for testing or not.

And to those that had never done a test before, I think you better do one soon.

Good Luck to all of you…

Regards,

Friendly Advice

[Guest Friendly advice]

My consultation fees for that day is less than a 100. But it bought better night's rest which i think it worth it.

I'm not sure about the fees they charge outside DSC. But i heard that the testings are surely more expensive. Medicine or jabs are also subsidise by the government. so it is still cheaper than outside GP.

[Guest Friendly advice]

Hope this is informative....

search youtube: hiv testing dsc

[Guest Guest]

when u r high on sex, sure do something foolish....

my experience was with this top who has used up his condoms midway (we fuk, suck, fuk, suck so we wasted alot of condoms). in the end, i allowed him to fuk me raw n cum inside me.

luckily 1 yr later i went for anonymous test and was neg.

before the test, i was like feeling sick and paranoid...i tot i have the virus and i felt very depress and funny inside me.

[Guest think again]

when u r high on sex, sure do something foolish....

my experience was with this top who has used up his condoms midway (we fuk, suck, fuk, suck so we wasted alot of condoms). in the end, i allowed him to fuk me raw n cum inside me.

luckily 1 yr later i went for anonymous test and was neg.

before the test, i was like feeling sick and paranoid...i tot i have the virus and i felt very depress and funny inside me.

you do know that there is something called the window period

if you are exposed to HIV viruses and get infected by it

it'll take a few weeks before the test can tell if it's positive

you can be infected yet show negative for the test if it is during the window period

read carefully

[Guest KL]

Ah......you guys all very nice, i thank you really very much!

I told my father about it liao and he got very angry ah......but he say he will bring me to see the doctor, so money i not so worry

hi Jimmy, I really admire yr courage to tell yr father abt the incident n luckily yr dad must hv love u a lot...as he still cares for u to bring to see doctor.... This may be the next best alternative for u...and that u r out to your parent....so be good boi from now on cos think yr parent will surely be v strict to u liao... But what to do... This is a price u got to pay lor... Good luck and do keep us inform of yr result n condition ok....

Takecare! Hugs!

[Guest Guest]

you do know that there is something called the window period

if you are exposed to HIV viruses and get infected by it

it'll take a few weeks before the test can tell if it's positive

you can be infected yet show negative for the test if it is during the window period

read carefully

i think u need to read carefully.

i already said AFTER 1 yr...i went for test and its neg. zzzz

anyway that was 5 yrs ago...even if im positive, by now i would have gone 6 feet under w/o medication.

[Guest orso]

i see some fellas who regularly visit 10men having sudden weight loss.

i think some maybe infected.

the saunas are not doing enough to warn people the dangers. the afa should contact these sauna operators to reach out to make people aware.

if something not done, suddenly they might find a lot of people stop coming.

i wonder what else u expect the saunas to go. there are posters to remind ppl to use condoms

there are free condoms and lubriciants provided.

if ppl dun want to use condoms, no one can force them.

if u are a btm and the top dun want to use the condom, forget letting him top u. heck care whether he is gorgeous, he has whatever-amazing-size-shape dick ... safety should come first and u are responsible for your own body and no one else !!

[briax]

Briax, thanks for the info. May i check apart from Kelantan Lane Clinic, can any form of STD be treated at any of the clinics mentioned above? Anyone knows? Please advise, thanks. I like to share my experience when i visited to Kelantan Clinic a year back. I was infected with Syphilis. The treatment (injection) was fast but i was so stressed going through all the interviews. Before you visited the doctor, the nurse will interview you, then come the doctor. After that, i needed to proceed to a interview room where the social worker was. Very stress ... serious!!

Hmm... I dun think I have the information on hand now. Let me check first and post any information once I get them. Do not want to confuse anyone here.

[briax]

Ah......you guys all very nice, i thank you really very much!

I told my father about it liao and he got very angry ah......but he say he will bring me to see the doctor, so money i not so worry liao.

but i still worry, he cum inside and got blood i thought sure jialat one?

dunno lar.....i cry every night just thinking of it.......i dont dare liao

but still you all are all very nice, thank you ah!!! really really thank you!!!

Hope everything is good. Please take good care of yourself. Anyway, if your father or you need to talk, do feel free to call on our hotline 62686626. Tue, Wed and Thu 7 to 10pm and Sat 2 to 6pm. We do attend to parents of gay children as well. Sometimes parents need a listening ear too.

[fugues]

Hi Jimmy,

Please go to DSC and see the doctor within 72 hours of your suspected exposure. If necessary, they will start you on PET. The side effects are unpleasant but at least it will reduce or even eliminate the onset of any infection. Any later than 72 hours would be pointless.

You are an adult now so please learn to look after yourself.

Cheers!

[Guest Friendly advice]

i think u need to read carefully.

i already said AFTER 1 yr...i went for test and its neg. zzzz

anyway that was 5 yrs ago...even if im positive, by now i would have gone 6 feet under w/o medication.

For your information, HIV is not lethal in the beginning stage. It is only when it is develop to AIDs.

Extracted from DSC website

WHAT IS THE INCUBATION PERIOD OF AIDS?

* This refers to the period between exposure (infection) of the individual till the time when he/she shows the first signs of AIDS

* On the average, it is between 8 to 10 years

read more from here.

http://www.dsc-sexualhealth.com.sg/showpage.asp?id=22

[Guest Guest]

For your information, HIV is not lethal in the beginning stage. It is only when it is develop to AIDs.

Extracted from DSC website

WHAT IS THE INCUBATION PERIOD OF AIDS?

* This refers to the period between exposure (infection) of the individual till the time when he/she shows the first signs of AIDS

* On the average, it is between 8 to 10 years

read more from here.

http://www.dsc-sexualhealth.com.sg/showpage.asp?id=22

dont try to argue w/o thinking.

the incubation period is when u r tested positive.

are you trying to tell me, even after 1 yr and u get tested negative thereafter, the result can still be misleading? lol.

and btw, the incubation period if normally on patients on medication therefore they can extend their time otherwise, w/o medication, i believe someone after 5 yrs will experience illness much easily tat he will require attention already.

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dont try to argue w/o thinking.

the incubation period is when u r tested positive.

are you trying to tell me, even after 1 yr and u get tested negative thereafter, the result can still be misleading? lol.

and btw, the incubation period if normally on patients on medication therefore they can extend their time otherwise, w/o medication, i believe someone after 5 yrs will experience illness much easily tat he will require attention already.

Firstly, I'm not here to start an argument with you. Perhaps you should read more.

HIV Stages

HIV is categorized into four stages:

Primary Infection: This is the period immediately following exposure to the virus. During this time, the virus rapidly replicates itself. You may also develop some flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, fever, and headache, and possibly a rash. However, beyond this, there does not seem to be any early HIV symptoms. Throughout this stage, you are highly contagious and can easily spread the virus to others.

Clinical Latency: Within weeks of being infected, your body will begin to mobilize its own immune response to the virus. Although you are still contagious and the virus is still continuing to duplicate itself and destroy your T4 cells, it is unlikely that you will display any HIV symptoms. This stage may last as little as two weeks or as long as 20 years. On average, however, it takes about 10 years before symptoms begin to develop. If you are tested and found to be infected during this time, you may be started on treatment.

Symptoms of Early Infection: At this stage, hiv symptoms begin to manifest and indicates that your T4 cell count is beginning to drop (from 1000 cells/uL of blood to about 500 cells/uL of blood). A variety of symptoms of HIV may occur, and can include:

* Diarrhoea

* Unexplained weight loss

* Oral thrush

* Recurring yeast infections

* Periods of extreme fatigue

* Bruising easily

* Recurrent oral ulcerations

* Recurrent respiratory infections (i.e. bronchitis)

* Recurrent or unusual rashes

* Chronic dry cough

* Recurring fever

* Growths on mouth or skin that are discoloured or have a purplish hue

* Unexplained bleeding from skin growths, mucous membranes or any bodily opening

* Experiencing extreme numbness in hands and feet

* Inability to control muscles and reflexes

* Paralysis

* Weakened muscles

* Changes in personality or state of consciousness

* Mental deterioration

AIDS: This is the final stage of HIV, though with improved treatment methods, this stage can be put off for many years while some may never develop AIDS.

I'm sorry if i was rude, but i think it is good for me to share information with you.

[Guest friendly advice]

Firstly, I'm not here to start an argument with you. Perhaps you should read more.

HIV Stages

HIV is categorized into four stages:

Primary Infection: This is the period immediately following exposure to the virus. During this time, the virus rapidly replicates itself. You may also develop some flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, fever, and headache, and possibly a rash. However, beyond this, there does not seem to be any early HIV symptoms. Throughout this stage, you are highly contagious and can easily spread the virus to others.

Clinical Latency: Within weeks of being infected, your body will begin to mobilize its own immune response to the virus. Although you are still contagious and the virus is still continuing to duplicate itself and destroy your T4 cells, it is unlikely that you will display any HIV symptoms. This stage may last as little as two weeks or as long as 20 years. On average, however, it takes about 10 years before symptoms begin to develop. If you are tested and found to be infected during this time, you may be started on treatment.

Symptoms of Early Infection: At this stage, hiv symptoms begin to manifest and indicates that your T4 cell count is beginning to drop (from 1000 cells/uL of blood to about 500 cells/uL of blood). A variety of symptoms of HIV may occur, and can include:

* Diarrhoea

* Unexplained weight loss

* Oral thrush

* Recurring yeast infections

* Periods of extreme fatigue

* Bruising easily

* Recurrent oral ulcerations

* Recurrent respiratory infections (i.e. bronchitis)

* Recurrent or unusual rashes

* Chronic dry cough

* Recurring fever

* Growths on mouth or skin that are discoloured or have a purplish hue

* Unexplained bleeding from skin growths, mucous membranes or any bodily opening

* Experiencing extreme numbness in hands and feet

* Inability to control muscles and reflexes

* Paralysis

* Weakened muscles

* Changes in personality or state of consciousness

* Mental deterioration

AIDS: This is the final stage of HIV, though with improved treatment methods, this stage can be put off for many years while some may never develop AIDS.

I'm sorry if i was rude, but i think it is good for me to share information with you.

The purpose of me telling you is because

'if im positive, by now i would have gone 6 feet under w/o medication.'

that is why i'm telling you that hiv+ people still can live without medication beyond 5 years.

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1 in 5 gay US men has HIV

http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_582514.html

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Sep 24, 2010

CHICAGO - NEARLY one in five gay and bisexual men in 21 major US cities are infected with HIV, and nearly half of them do not know it, US health officials said on Thursday.

Young men, and especially young black men, are least likely to know if they are infected with HIV, according to a study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

'We need to reinvigorate our response to preventing HIV among gay and bisexual men,' Dr. Jonathan Mermin, director of CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, said in a telephone interview.

'We can't allow HIV to continue its devastating toll among gay and bisexual men, and in particular, among young black men.' Mermin's comments echoed an AIDS policy rolled out in July by the White House that asked states and federal agencies to find ways to cut new HIV infections by 25 per cent.

Researchers at the CDC studied 8,153 men who have sex with men in 21 US cities. The men were taking part in the 2008 National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System, which looked at prevalence and awareness of the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Overall, they found that 19 per cent of gay men are infected with HIV. -- REUTERS

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How do they find out the gay men figure in totality?

[Guest curious person]

curious and wants to know if anyone has gotten infected by HIV after unprotected oral sex, but has never done anal sex before?