A member asked:

After being exposed to hiv,tested 4 & 12 weeks past exposure and all negative.but after that incident started sweating alot in my armpits all day.why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Worrying?: You are likely still concerned over the possibility of getting HIV despite the negative tests. Anxiety leads to sweating. Perhaps it is time for you to consider practising safe sex.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/5/2014

3.8k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

After being exposed to hiv,tested 4 & 12 weeks past exposure and all negative.but after that incident started sweating alot in my armpits all day.why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

HCV(ab),HBS(ag),HIV(ag+ab) Abbott test after 20,34,50,84,230 days & ELISA HIV 1/2 (ab) are negative after 188 days of exposure. Feel tingling effect in body,burning knee,pain in armpits,groin & below ear. LFTs, Uric Acid, LDL &TRIG. are elevated. ?

A member asked:

I got lymph node on one side of neck and armpits.I was last intimate 8 mons ago. I was tested for all stds 4 mons ago includ hiv rna. Again for hiv 2 mon ago with combo - all neg. What's wrong? Woried

A member asked:

I tested AB neg for hiv at a lab. I waited 7 wks and 4 days after and tested neg at a dIfferent lab.What are the chances that I got infected at the 1st lab if my 7wks and 4 days rapid AB test was negative? Got night sweats and rash on hand,high lymph?

A member asked:

I have muscle ache, night sweats, 3 swollen lymph nodes in neck but tested negative HIV after 7 months, Do I need more tests?

A member asked:

3 weeks after sex i had a rash, swollen glands, night sweats, weight loss but tested negative for stds & hiv. What caused my symtoms? Cbc is abnormal.

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

After possible exposure to HIV got tested at 79 days with 3 generation it came negative, I have a little muscle thing underneath my armpit and my spouse and me had fever today , I also took a 4 generation at with her at 8 weeks what are the chance?

4th gen negative, hiv-1pcr viral load not detected but cd4 363 and possible exposure 8 years ago. Went to doctor he said no hiv and did a test there non reactive. Can hcv or other factor la interfere hiv test accuracy. Armpits look swollen and rashes?

Tested negative with 4th gen hiv test on day 40. Im having nose bleeds/night sweats/muscle twitching daily. Could this be a sign to retest?

I have a exposure 7 years ago. Recently doing just 1 HIV test it's negative.but I have lots of problem night sweats.Ear infection.swollen glande.taiard.weight loss.more more.do I need another HIV test for confirm or its enough please reply?

Is a recurring sore throat a sign of early hiv, coupled with intermediate night sweats and headaches? I tested negative using 4th generation Elisa on day 57, is that conclusive to rule out hiv but then what could be causing the symptoms stated?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?