HIV/AIDS

[Guest]

Sorry to bother u but I just wanna know about a couple HIV questions!!!

First of all, I recieved a 5 min. unprotected oral sex by a prostitute a year ago. Just about 2 month later I felt this little ball on the right side of my neck (I think a lymph node), could this be HIV related?

Secondly, since that incident I have been gaining weight. I have gained about 50 lbs. but also have been getting stronger too. My bench press max went up 60 lbs. I just eat 2,500 calories a day and lift weights 5 times a week. I am getting more mass but also a bigger belly. Could this be my diet or HIV related?

I know these are dumb questions, but my life is depending for answers. (Thanks for reading!)

[Guest]

Your exposure is highly unlikely...but still remotely possible. It's also a good way to get gonorrhea or chlamydia! Anyway, the single swollen gland in your neck is not typical. We usually see multiple glands in the neck, arm pits and groin. (you need to ask an expert doc to examine you if you think you have this) The weight gain is probably more related to the diet and weight lifting. This as you describe it is not typical of early hiv infection (<1yr). GR
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