Getting Tested

WVU alpha phi · #1 11-05-2008, 09:05 AM

It's taking a week because they are sending it to a lab along with the rest of my bloodwork. It's about the same amount of time as when I was tested before too.

I'm just praying I don't get the dreaded call for anything I was tested for. It doesn't help that only one of my friends that I've mentioned this to has been tested. I need someone to empathize and understand why I'm freaking out!

I'm seriously tempted to call the doctor and say forget it, I don't want the results. This wait is agonizing and it hasn't even been 24 hours. PhoenixAzul, thank you so much for all the advice. I'm just praying and hoping for good results. It would just be nice to know in a shorter amount of time. I've even considered going to a clinic today on my lunch break to get the mouth swab test since atleast that is faster!

christiangirl · #2 11-05-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WVU alpha phi

I'm seriously tempted to call the doctor and say forget it, I don't want the results.

If you think getting a positive is bad, how good is this option? Let's try a different option.

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Originally Posted by WVU alpha phi

I've even considered going to a clinic today on my lunch break to get the mouth swab test since atleast that is faster!

There ya go.

Best wishes and RELAX. High blood pressure is one more thing you don't want!

WVU alpha phi · #3 11-05-2008, 01:33 PM

I made an appointment for both myself and my boyfriend at Planned Parenthood tomorrow evening after work.

He's been so supportive and optimistic, which I wish would rub off on me! He volunteered to go with me, and when I asked if he'd get tested, he said "absolutely, no reason not to." I wish I had his confidence and optimism that everything will be OK.

BabyPiNK_FL · #4 11-05-2008, 01:43 PM

I got tested this year for the first time. I've only slept with my boyfriend. But his ex (from about 6 years ago) was a HO with a capital H and O. Even though he said that he was fine, I still did it for me. (negative)

Stay calm. No matter the results, you will get through it.

Munchkin03 · #5 11-05-2008, 05:58 PM

I think it's great that so many people get tested for HIV...but what about those other STDs? Granted, none of them are as lethal as AIDS, but many can wreck your future fertility and we all know the HPV-cervical cancer link.

WVU alpha phi · #6 11-05-2008, 06:26 PM

I get tested for other STDs annually when I go for a checkup. It's just part of what they do and I've never thought twice of it. The reason I was so concerned with HIV is because I hadn't been tested in so long.

BabyPiNK_FL · #7 11-05-2008, 09:46 PM

Oh, my test included many other STDs as well. The Dr. wasn't even going to test me for HPV and some others and I was like "No, I want the full deal!" She kept "forgetting" some of them on the paper and I had to remind her like 3 times! I don't get it... Also, the receptionist wasn't familiar with the term "STIs" either.