swollen lymphnodes= HIV?

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03-02-2005, 11:30 AM
chevy44

swollen lymphnodes= HIV?

hay everyone, the past year or so i have gotten these painful lil lumps under my arm pits that come and go. i thought nothing of it because they would appear and then dissapear after a day, but just 3 weeks ago i got about 7 under on arm and it hurt to do anything, so it kinda got my attention, yet i still didnt get it checked out. but two weeks ago i got one under my nipple, and it was the most painful thing i have ever had to deal with, so i finally got an appointment with my doc. its been at least 2 years since i have seen my doctor, so when i saw him this morning he told me that we needed to catch up my paper work and all that, he then checked out my arm pits and told me that it was very superficial and nothing really to worry about, but he would run some test anyways. he then asked me if i was sexually active and i told him yes, so he told me to drop my pants and he checked my lymphnodes in my groin, he then told me that there are some obvious swelling in my lymphnodes in my groin. he went back to doing his paper work asked me a couple of questions and then told me that he was going to take some blood to run some tests. he then told me that he was going to test me for HIV and syphulus amongst many other things... thats when my stomach dropped, i dont know why but im so terrified right now. in the past hour i have analyzed evey single symptom that i have had.. and its freaking me out.. and the funny thing is i am not that sexually active, and even when i do have sex, i use a condom, but i cant even breathe properly right now!!! im terrified, i just want to lay in bed until the results come back..!! thanks, i needed to vent
03-02-2005, 11:43 AM
Blown_SC

Think positive... I'm sure you'll be fine... just try to relax...:)

There's no sense in getting worked up about it, as there is little you can do now...

I've had the same sort of lumps under my arms as well bro... came and went as you described... and I'm clean...
03-02-2005, 11:45 AM
SwoleCat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown_SC

Think positive

Actually, since he is awaiting results on that HIV test, he should think "negative".

:lol:

(for the test results to be negative!!!)

Good luck w/this. I am sure you have nothing to worry about if you have taken the precautions you have said you've taken.

~SC~
03-02-2005, 11:46 AM
Blown_SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

Actually, since he is awaiting results on that HIV test, he should think "negative".

:lol:

(for the test results to be negative!!!)

:lol: Good point....
03-02-2005, 11:46 AM
Pale Horse

There are many causes of swollen lymph nodes, most are managable. 2 yrs ago I had them and they told me I had stage III lymphoma, turned out to be something much less severe. Stay positive and PLEASE pm me or keep us posted.

Vic
03-02-2005, 11:50 AM
Commando_Barbi

Seriously ... it could be ANYTHING. My ex husband got bit by a centipeed when we lived in Barbados. He ignored it until the infection go to his lymph nodes and he couldn't walk.

You're lymph nodes do that when there's infection in your body.... Relax and stop stressing over it. You are going to make yourself even sicker!
03-02-2005, 11:51 AM
Blown_SC

Numerous conditions and infections can cause swollen lymph nodes including:

Common cold
Infections
Viruses
Mononucleosis
Tonsilitis
Lymphoma
Hodgkin's disease
Leukemia
Tuberculosis
Sarcoidosis
Toxoplasmosis
Secondary syphilis (type of Syphilis)
Yaws
Cat scratch fever
Lymphatic obstruction
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/sw...ymph_nodes.htm
03-02-2005, 11:52 AM
J-Dogg

Googled it for ya.

http://www.healthsquare.com/mc/fgmc2316.htm

Does not look like they are related to HIV at all. I'd imagine your doctor has a general concern because your sexually active. I'm assuming he does it with all his patients simply because it’s better to know, than not to know.

I can understand your concern though. I have not been tested myself, but
03-02-2005, 12:03 PM
chevy44

you guys are amazing.. thank you so much for your positive advice and im trying to keep myself occupied.. thanks again
03-02-2005, 12:38 PM
Duck of Death

.....You DONT HAVE AIDS!!

Unless you are 1) Gay and indulge in backdoor sex
2) Use intravenous drugs and share needles
3) Indulge in backdoor sex with women you arent sure about

You arent going to get AIDS. Folks dont appreicate that the AIDS virus is very fragile and selective about where it lives. You just arent going to get AIDS from vaginal sex with a woman.
Bottom line.
Sounds like you may have chronic mono or a similar infective condition.

DONT WORRY!!
03-02-2005, 12:46 PM
houseofpain

i have heard of the relation between HIV and swolen nodes before. you are prolly fine but there is some kind of corolation(sp) between the two.
~HOP
03-02-2005, 03:26 PM
bor

Hope everything works out bro, keep us posted
03-02-2005, 03:48 PM
***xxx***

if u have always used a condom, u r 99% safe. unless u don t share needles it ll be something else. don t worry...
03-02-2005, 03:49 PM
OGPackin

It could be Lymphoma bro...

OG
03-02-2005, 04:09 PM
BUYLONGTERM

My buddy had a swollen lymphnode and it didn't go away. It turned out he has stage III hodkins disease, but from what I gather he will be fine. I don't think you have that because yours comes and goes. I think you will be fine. My little girl got a flu shot and had a swollen lymphnode and it was from the shot.

Don't stress about it, nor look up symtoms on the NET. Usually they show the worst thing possible and that will freak you out!!!!

Keep us updated!!

BLT
03-02-2005, 04:10 PM
BDTR

I'll put it this way, i had swollen lymphnodes as well, the doctor thought it was lymphoma... and it turned out to be something ridiculously small that cleared up on its own. Don't just jump to conclusions, you'll get yourself all worked up and have a heart attack. Wait for your blood work and deal with whatever it is. Good luck.
03-02-2005, 04:11 PM
BDTR

My aunt also had a weird lymphnode condition where they swelled up and created a boil in her armpits and other areas, caused my sweat glands i believe.
03-02-2005, 04:12 PM
houseofpain

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdtr

I'll put it this way, i had swollen lymphnodes as well, the doctor thought it was lymphoma... and it turned out to be something ridiculously small that cleared up on its own. Don't just to conclusions, you'll get yourself all worked up and have a heart attack. Wait for your blood work and deal with whatever it is. Good luck.

well put, dont worry as i am sure it will be fine. i had a node removed from my left chest and i got tested for everything including HIV just like you. i was shocked and somewhat worried when the word HIV came out of my docs mouth but it turned out to be nothing so i am sure you will be fine.
~HOP
03-15-2005, 04:55 PM
chevy44

WOOHOO thank god i dont have HIV.. or anything else for that matter.. im back ladies.. :) thanks for all the help
03-15-2005, 05:05 PM
slizzut

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy44

WOOHOO thank god i dont have HIV.. or anything else for that matter.. im back ladies.. :) thanks for all the help

wat was it
03-15-2005, 06:51 PM
BOUNCER

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown_SC

Numerous conditions and infections can cause swollen lymph nodes including:

Common cold
Infections
Viruses
Mononucleosis
Tonsilitis
Lymphoma
Hodgkin's disease
Leukemia
Tuberculosis
Sarcoidosis
Toxoplasmosis
Secondary syphilis (type of Syphilis)
Yaws
Cat scratch fever
Lymphatic obstruction

Only two of which won't kill you... You dead yet?.

:lol:
03-15-2005, 06:57 PM
IntensityX

Good to hear bro :cool: