Hi I'm 25M I am a virgin and never had penetration sex but I had oral sex . It's been more than 2 years just for the sake of the future should I get tested?if yes could you please suggest the test name so I can book it. Thanks
Hello everyone
I had unprotected exposure on 5 August with inside. Three weeks later I developed severe fatigue, muscle and joint pain dizziness, a white or creamy coating on my tongue and I lost between three and four kilograms.
I had two 4th‑generation HIV Ag/Ab tests. The first test was performed 22 days after the exposure. The second test was performed 45 days and 18 hours after the exposure. Both tests were negative with an index of 0.24.
My pain and weakness have been severe. I have been on bed rest, for thirty days. I am extremely stressed.
Should I repeat the HIV test at three months. Are these two negative 4th‑generation HIV test results sufficient?
Please help me understand what I should do now. Thank you.
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My HIV RNA Quantitative PCR test Results TND After 17 days of high risk (I as a insertive Partner used condom but applied Mustard oil on Latex condom but condom not broke) exposer. Is it conclusive that I am not infected. I note taken PEP. Please some one tell me.
I wanted to share my story for anyone out there who is living in constant fear of a positive status but is too afraid to get tested, either because they feel it’s not relevant or they are too anxious to face it.
I am a 25M software engineer living in Pune. I have a small, sweet family and a good job, and the thought of contracting an STD—especially HIV—was absolutely terrifying and depressing to me. A while back, I had an exposure with someone whose past sexual history was unknown to me.
About a month later, I started developing infections. I caught a cold and fever three times in a single month, felt terrible internally, and, to my surprise, even developed fungal infections. A friend advised me to get tested, and when I visited a dermatologist, they recommended the same, noting that HIV is becoming much more common among the youth.
By this point, I was incredibly paranoid. I fell down an internet rabbit hole, and the more I read about HIV and how it spreads, the more anxious I became. However, through my research and speaking with doctors, I learned a few grounding facts:
To share a bit about myself: I am someone who prefers to face a situation rather than constantly run away from it, which is why I decided to take the test and clear my mind once and for all. I discussed this with my girlfriend about a week ago, and she was completely supportive of me getting tested.
I was absolutely terrified when I went in for it. The reports are usually available within 8 hours, and trust me, the wait felt like a death sentence. I know that in 2026, living with HIV is entirely manageable, but I was still paralyzed by fear. I kept agonizing over how I would face my parents and how I would break the news to my girlfriend if I turned out to be positive.
Fortunately, these were just my anxieties taking over. The moment I received my report and opened it, it said "Non-Reactive," meaning I was negative. I thanked God for everything and made a firm decision never to have unprotected sex again. That day, I recited the Hanuman Chalisa 11 times, and trust me, it brought me an immense amount of peace.
To summarize: please get yourself tested. There is a high chance your results will come back negative, but it is entirely worth it for your own peace of mind.
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Hi everyone,
I’ve completed around 2 years on HIV treatment, and I wanted to discuss a few things and get some guidance from people who may have experienced something similar.
When I was initially diagnosed, my CD4 was 120. During the first year, I was on TLD (TDF/3TC/DTG). At that time, I honestly didn’t have much knowledge about HIV treatment, ART side effects, kidney monitoring, metabolic changes, supplements, etc.
After around one year on TLD, I was switched to a TAF-based regimen.
Since then, I’ve noticed some metabolic changes, including:
- Noticeable weight gain
- More belly/abdominal fat
- Increased lipids/cholesterol
- Significantly increased triglycerides
- My HbA1c has moved into the pre-diabetic range
I would really like to hear from people who experienced similar metabolic changes after switching from TLD/TDF to a TAF-based regimen.
Did your weight, belly fat, triglycerides or HbA1c improve after lifestyle changes or changing the ART regimen? And what did your doctor recommend?
During my initial period on treatment, I noticed my urine looking slightly orange once or twice, although it wasn’t persistent.
My creatinine and eGFR have fluctuated over time.
Current results:
- Creatinine: 1.12 mg/dL
- eGFR: 87
I would like to know from people who have been on TLD/TDF or other tenofovir-based regimens:
Is this level something that needs further investigation, especially when creatinine/eGFR have fluctuated over time?
Would tests such as urine routine/microscopy, urine protein, urine albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) or other kidney tests be useful?
My CD4 was 120 at diagnosis, and after around 2 years of treatment it is now around 270.
So although it has increased, I feel that my recovery has been quite slow.
I would really like to hear from people who started treatment with a CD4 around 100–150 and had slow CD4 recovery.
- What was your CD4 after 2 years?
- Did it continue increasing after the second year?
- Did anyone eventually reach 350/400/500+?
- Did you investigate any other causes for slow recovery?
- Did correcting vitamin deficiencies, nutrition, exercise or other lifestyle changes make any noticeable difference?
My Vitamin D was around 21, which is low/insufficient according to my lab reference range.
If anyone has had a similar CD4 trajectory, please share your experience. I’m especially interested in evidence-based supplements or lifestyle changes, rather than random supplements.
Another thing I’ve noticed:
When I take my ART tablet at night, sometimes my first urine in the morning is quite foamy.
But it is not consistent — sometimes there is foam and sometimes the urine looks completely normal.
Has anyone experienced this?
Could occasional morning foam simply be due to concentrated urine, or should I specifically check for protein/albumin in urine?
Occasionally my stool colour also changes.
Sometimes it looks slightly yellowish, and occasionally I notice some blackish/darker stool.
It doesn’t happen all the time.
Has anyone experienced similar changes while on ART or supplements?
I’m particularly interested in knowing whether occasional colour changes can be related to diet/supplements, or whether blackish stool should always be investigated.
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Overall, I’m trying to stay consistent with treatment and improve my health, but because I’m now around 2 years into ART, I would really appreciate some clarity from people who have gone through a similar situation.
If you had a CD4 around 100–150 when you started ART and experienced slow CD4 recovery, please share your timeline and what helped you.
Also, if anyone has experience with TLD → TAF switching, weight/belly fat gain, high triglycerides/lipids, rising HbA1c, creatinine/eGFR fluctuations, foamy urine, or changing stool colour, I’d be grateful for your input.
Please share your experience or any useful tests/questions I should discuss with my HIV doctor.
Thank you so much. I’ll be very grateful for any genuine guidance.
I had been experiencing all sorts of symptoms now except fever. Had anyone of you contracted HIV via oral sex? I'm on my 6th week post exposure but unfortunately I will be able to test on Nov due to my current work assignment at sea. My actual worry is that I have brushed my tongue before and after the oral sex. There is precum but no ejaculation. It lasted only like a few seconds.
hi everyone
i had exposure on 28 th april
in may
i start throat pain ( still present)
night sweats ( still present)
groin pain ( still present
dry cough ( still present )
now my symptoms increasing
tingling all over body
oral thrush
to much foamy urine
finger nail changes
bloody red bumps in mouth
my doctor doesn,t help me
he prescribed me antibiotics its doesn,t help
what i cn do
can i do test again