Can anyone tell me if i have HIV?

Question 1
Can anyone tell me if i have HIV?...  i donated blood last month and i just got my blood work back, the paper says "One if the tests performed on your blood is a screen for antibodies to the HIV virus (anti-virus). on your blood donation of...your screening test was reactive. However, a confirmatory test, called the western blot and an HIV Nucleic Acid Test (HIV NAT) were also performed and were both negative." Everything came back negative, except HIV-1, HIV-2 antibody which came back reactive. Can you please tell me if i have HIV

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1)   No we can't tell you, go to the doctor and get a HIV test - eya1

2)   The tests would Indicate not but I recommend that you make an appointment with your doctor for your peace of mind. - RKANTER

3)   These are questions for your doctor not for Answers. Wise up and see your doctor ASAP - Arlene

4)   I would try and check out a FREE STD Clinic in your area:

Websites listed below where you can find one:

http://yourstdhelp.com/free_clinic_locator.html

http://stdfreeclinics.com/

You could also call the place that you donated blood and ask them what it means. They would be able to tell you for sure. You wouldn't have to tell them your name, you could just ask what the verbiage means. But I would recommend going to a Dr. or a Free STD clinic, since most insurance companies don't cover HIV testing. - Living in Paradise


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Question 2
what is alcoholism.....?...  How does alcohol affect you mentally, physically, and socially?
What are the early signs that someone is becoming an alcoholic?
What are the signs later on that show someone is an alcoholic?

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1)   Alcoholics drink to get drunk.
The alcohol interferes with their lives and relationships. Like they drink to the point they cannot show up for work. - Blue Haired Old Lady

2)   alchholism is when you are addicting to alcohol and you want to drink it all the time peole get affected differently by it. when someone getss drunk all the time and gets cranky when they don't drink is an early sign and when they are always drinking and making bad decisions because of it everyday...that makes them an alcoholic - Pauly Sausages

3)   look on wikipedia.. don't ask here. - Alex

4)   alcohol affect the brian by blurring his functions by the particles of acids in the oblong, witch known has food for whit cells, they bring it in blood, that blood goes to the brain

you can know someone is becoming an Alcoholic by a big shock, or taking his taste in a party

He's or She's mad and serch in the fridge for beer - oli704


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Question 3
Is this a cold sore and if so how do I get rid of it!!?...  I have this thing on the outside of my lip and it's white on top of red. Don't laugh but it's kind of like a zit would be only it's bigger and has a red base. It doesn't hurt but it's extremely gross!!!!! I've never kissed anyone and I don't even let my family kiss me on the lips. My mom FREAKS out at the mention of a cold sore so if she knew I had one...If it's not a cold sore please tell me what it is and if it is a cold sore, please, please tell me how to get rid of it...FAST!!!! If it's a painful remedy, I don't care, as long as it works!

Oh and I have been putting lemon on it and Vaseline at night.

Answers
1)   Nothing gets rid of a cold sore. It leaves in about 12-14 days on its own. It appers when your immune system is weak. - Lola

2)   sounds like the hivy - CP

3)   cold sore=use zinc oxide - luminous


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Question 4
I had an abnormal stress test result now the doc wants to do an heart caterization is this common?...  

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1)   I am not sure if it is common but I know that it is not uncommon. I too had a few abnormal stress-tests and had a cardiac cath done. Turned out that my heart is fine. The procedure does not take too long and, if all if ok you can go home right after it. - Ellen

2)   It is one option following a result for suspected unsatisfactory function, plaque, narrowing arteries, or ischaemia etc. - it is a way to look into it further and narrow down the causes of some form of systemic failure. I would prefer to see a PET scan with less risk.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiology_diagnostic_tests_and_procedures

"There are many diagnostic procedures that can help doctors make a rapid, precise diagnosis. They include electrocardiography (ECG), stress testing, electrophysiologic testing, tilt table testing, radiologic procedures (x-rays), ultrasonography (including echocardiography), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radionuclide imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), cardiac catheterization, central venous catheterization, angiography, and computed tomography (CT). Fluoroscopy is used infrequently. Blood tests to measure levels of sugar (to test for diabetes), cholesterol, and other substances are often performed." - Van Bo


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Question 5
My cousin is very sick- is anyone familiar with these symptoms?...  Here is a list of her symptoms:

Pain on right side of abdomen, near liver and floating rib
normal white blood count
pain with breathing
lump on the neck
blood tests show vitamin D deficiency and elevated liver enzymes (she has never drunk alcohol)
normal bowel movements
no jaundice
no pain when putting pressure on floating rib, lump, or abdomen

She's been having pains on and off for nearly 6 months now, but for the last few weeks she's been in terrible pain. Things have been getting worse for some time and were at their worst so far last night. She's not taking any medications regularly and 800mg of ibuprofen with codeine seemed to offer relief. Aleve and massage sometimes help too.

ANY IDEAS? I'm desperate for any leads on possibilities.!

Answers
1)   How old is she?

Gall bladder, maybe.

She should go see a doctor, and if she has already seen one - go see a different doctor. - Blue Haired Old Lady

2)   The provisional diagnosis is hepatitis. The liver enzymes should not be high. She should have some investigations to confirm this diagnosis , and to know the type too. Analgesics won't solve the problem. 6 months is a pretty long period of time. She should have a check-up soon. - ahmad h


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