How to deal with intense anxiety from stupid and risky sexual decisions in the (pretty) distant past?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2013 -
27 answers
When the AIDS crisis showed up, I literally put my education on pause. I figured I would spend the next 5 years caring for friends until they all died, and then go back to school. 23 years later, I have 23 years of experience in HIV research and social services and a B.A. in religious studies. Snowflaky details....
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posted by Sophie1
on Feb 5, 2013 -
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I was exposed to HIV last year, but am not infected. Do I need to disclose this to future partners?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 24, 2013 -
39 answers
I am a 20 year old Canadian female--I had a lot of unprotected sex with a very promiscuous male around 2 years ago. How possible is it that I may have contracted HIV?
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posted by rhythm_queen
on Sep 21, 2012 -
55 answers
Does it make sense for my doctor to tell me I don't need an HIV test, because I'm a heterosexual male and I only had unprotected sex with one person in the last 6 months?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 25, 2012 -
33 answers
MovieFilter: My Google skills are failing me, so help me find a film I saw years ago about AIDS/HIV, where a young-ish man videotapes his daily experiences with AIDS using a handheld camera. It's probably not the blockbuster(s) you're thinking of. More vague details inside.
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posted by miniraptor
on Jul 25, 2012 -
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Dear MetaFilter: I need advice on serodiscordant dating. (That is, when a HIV- guy starts seeing a HIV+ guy.)
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 5, 2012 -
10 answers
I am homozygous CCR5 delta32, and I've been wondering about getting involved in HIV (or other) research. Can someone tell me how I would go about that?
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posted by totalbs247
on Mar 19, 2012 -
3 answers
What are the best, most moving speeches, images, or articles on the internet about or related to World AIDS Day?
posted by treehorn+bunny
on Dec 1, 2011 -
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How do I plan & embark on a RTW trip as an HIV+ man?
I'm about to turn 25 and thanks to healthcare legislation I've been given a small window of time to travel unencumbered by the fear of loosing health insurance.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2011 -
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A good friend of mine was recently diagnosed with HIV. Help me stop feeling super sad about it.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 5, 2011 -
20 answers
Looking for books about the history of HIV/AIDS in North America. Wanting both clinical/ epidemiology and social narratives. Also, would love anything that touches on stage performers and the affect it had on creative fields during the 80s.
posted by asockpuppet
on Jun 30, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm a health care professional, and I recently read on a physician's blog that a negative HIV test on your health record may affect life or health insurance premiums. I have a vague idea of why this might be, but if any infectious disease, insurance or other professionals could shed some light on this, please explain!
posted by cothebadger
on Nov 19, 2010 -
16 answers
Unprotected oral sex outside my relationship: is this risky enough to warrant a confession?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 22, 2010 -
26 answers
I have HIV antibodies due to participation in a vaccine trial, will one of the fast RNA tests work on me?
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posted by No1UKnow
on Jun 25, 2010 -
3 answers
Saying that you have had sex with a man ("even once") disqualifies you for blood donation most places. But I know I don't have HIV. Is it ethical to lie on the intake survey so I can still donate?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 27, 2010 -
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My automated online and phone results to my STD tests both said negative, but I just got a call asking me to come in to the clinic for my results. Should I be freaking out?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2010 -
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AnxietyFilter: had a risky sex encounter 8 months ago, just tested HIV-negative, and still going a little crazy. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 16, 2009 -
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A friend of mine, recently married, went to Africa and slept with 3 prostitutes. He came back about 3 months ago, and over the last 3 weeks he has had an insistent cough and flu like symptoms. He went to the doctor, and the doctor did a lung and throat check-up and everything was fine there. So the doctor ordered a HIV test. Results are coming on Friday.
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posted by ChabonJabon
on May 12, 2009 -
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How do I deal with HIV test window period anxiety? I had a risky encounter (unprotected sex) with a girl last week -- I trusted her when she said she'd been tested, which she told me on the way to the bedroom (had she not said anything I wouldn't have asked, and just used a condom). Before the encounter, I thought I knew her pretty well as she'd been a friend for a few months. Shortly afterwards she announces that she has a new boyfriend and cuts off all contact with me.
I know I should get tested, but HIV tests aren't conclusive until after 3 months since it takes time for the antibodies to show up. I wouldn't be so worried if she'd still be talking to me.
My question is ... how do I deal with the anxiety for the next three months?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 20, 2008 -
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RidiculousHypotheticalQuestion: If someone were to drink a mouthful of HIV/AIDS infected blood, what would the chances of becoming infected be? (This was spawned from one of those ridiculous back-and-forths, about infected candy, at work.)
posted by P.o.B.
on Aug 18, 2008 -
12 answers
In NYC: routine HIV testing that is anonymous (not "confidential"), uses saliva or a fingertip-prick (not a blood draw from the arm), and is free or very cheap -- those three things are musts -- that is in or close to the 5 boroughs? I don't need fast results; just looking for my usual periodic tests. This was easy and free in my former (smaller) city; am I just missing something in NYC?
posted by anonymous
on Jun 24, 2008 -
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I have been hired to write a slide kit focusing primarily on developments in the field of HIV vaccines. Problem is, I have no medical training at all -- not even a biology course. I need to find resources that will give me a basic background in immunology without assuming prior medical knowledge.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 14, 2008 -
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So my girlfriend went to the "girl doctor" and was told that she might have chlamydia..ok shocking but no big deal.
The doctor also noticed a bump on her rear end..and stated that it was a type of viral infection.
Now the doctor tells her that its very uncommon to have a bacterial and viral infection at the same time. That it could be a sign of HIV.....
Any truth to this? We are both freaking out now and the test results don't come back until wednesday..
She said she was tested before me and was clean..
I personally was never tested, but my ex-girlfriend was (the only other one I've been with) and she was clean of HIV and everything as well..
posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2007 -
23 answers
Calling all legal experts. Is it a potential lawsuit when a bisexual male does not disclose the fact he's active bisexual while he's actively involved with a heterosexual female?
posted by GoodJob!
on Nov 11, 2007 -
77 answers
Is there a doctor in the house? Is the medication Trizivir used for ANYTHING other than to treat HIV?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 30, 2007 -
63 answers
Our neighbor abandoned his cat. We've been taking care of him. We're moving. We just found out he has FIV (feline HIV.) The complex dilemmas and a plea for advice within...
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posted by soulbarn
on May 1, 2007 -
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As part of my Peace Corps application procedure, I have been asked to do some volunteer work with an organization that assists people with HIV and AIDS.
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posted by bryanzera
on Dec 12, 2006 -
6 answers
What is the best way to respond to an acquaintance who reveals he has been recently diagnosed with HIV?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 1, 2006 -
17 answers
Is it a good idea at the moment to have a viral PCR test for HIV 10 days after being exposed to risk?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 1, 2006 -
15 answers
Are anonymous HIV tests in New York State really anonymous? In particular, I've heard that clinics/labs that determine that someone is HIV-positive are required to report that information to the state; wouldn't that make anonymous HIV testing not so anonymous after all?
posted by anonymous
on Nov 24, 2005 -
9 answers
What is the current scientific consensus on the risk of a man contracting HIV from a positive woman through standard sex?
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posted by anonymous
on May 5, 2005 -
12 answers
What's involved in getting a full STD screening? Where do you go? How much does it cost? Can it be done anonymously?
I have led a foolish life, and it's finally become neccessary to see if the damage is permanent. Is there anything else that somebody who has engaged in a lot of high-risk activities should have checked before proceeding on with life?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 23, 2004 -
14 answers
