Have you ever been tested for HIV?

Charlie · Jul 8th, 2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Purses

You can also get HIV from the dentist! I always tell them to use new and clean tools and if they give me a hard time, I get up and leave....I've already done that at the dental office once. It's my life and my safety that comes 1st.

I dont want to sound mean but what dentist do you go to? Good thing you left, some people is too afraid of saying anything.
I always see my dentist using clean tools that are wrapped in plastic because they have been sterilized, same with my manicurist and my gyno.

Zophie · Jul 8th, 2008, 02:52 AM

I have a couple of times.

Purses · Jul 8th, 2008, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CRYLATER3

I dont want to sound mean but what dentist do you go to? Good thing you left, some people is too afraid of saying anything.
I always see my dentist using clean tools that are wrapped in plastic because they have been sterilized, same with my manicurist and my gyno.

I don't remember the dentist name (it was over 10 years ago), but I followed my instict and I left.

Allisonfaye · Jul 8th, 2008, 09:59 AM

Interesting that most people on here say they were tested but it wasn't because they were worried. I was worried. I have had 4 tests, I think. The first two were just because I was single and wanted to be able to say I had been tested if I had a new relationship. I wasn't overly worried these times but when you get in that 'results' room with one person, you start to sweat anyway.

I had a brief fling with a person who turned out to be a bit nutty and I knew he had been stationed in Haiti at one time before we met. How on earth I let him talk me into no condom, I don't know. After that, I was too afraid to get tested. I was in denial for about 3 years and just pushed the fear out of my brain. So when I got pregnant, testing was mandatory. I sweated bullets the entire time I waited for the results. It turned out was fine.

GirlFriday · Jul 8th, 2008, 10:52 AM

I got one that was mandatory when I joined the military. They do all kinds of blood tests and vaccines, and also when I worked for a hospital.

redandgreen · Jul 8th, 2008, 11:08 AM

nope tbh i dont think i need to so thats why i havent but then loads of people probably thinkt he same and thats how its spread so much!

redandgreen · Jul 8th, 2008, 11:13 AM

im sure all dentists will use cleaned and steriled tools. but if for some insane reason they dont. hiv virus only last 30-60 seconds outside of the human body. so even if someone with hiv was seen to by your dentist and had their teeth picked and bled on with a tool and then used the same tool on your teeth. i doub that can all be done in 30-60 seconds

leothelnss · Jul 8th, 2008, 04:26 PM

No. Have only had one partner ever and he has been tested, he's in the military... And we're married! And I'm 19... Lots of reasons why I haven't done it yet- but I might do it eventually because you really never know! Anything could happen.
Everyone should get tested at some point, especially if you have had/will have multiple partners in which case you should go every 6 mo - a year.

exotikittenx · Jul 8th, 2008, 07:48 PM

Yes, last summer. It's quite nerve racking to wait two weeks to get the results but it's something everyone should do as a responsibility.

lovinalotofbags · Jul 8th, 2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ShimmaPuff

Yes, right before Mr Puff and I got married, it was part of the various procedures required to get a marriage license!

That was in 1996, I imagine most places do it today, so if you are married, you have probably had the test even if you didn't realize it!

When I got married in '94 nothing like that was required for a license in NC.

lovinalotofbags · Jul 8th, 2008, 08:18 PM

Mentioning dentists. I was having a root canal and went to the dentist. While sitting in the chair, the assistant was putting out the instrument and attaching them with no gloves on. When the dentist came back I told him what she had done and said this is unacceptable. He had her come back in put on gloves and change out all of the instruments in front of me. I am sure she knew I mentioned it but I did not care.

heqet · Jul 8th, 2008, 10:21 PM

Yep, I've been tested. Just to be sure. Ya never know!

juicy couture jen · Jul 9th, 2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kimberf

I got tested when I was pregnant. I think they test every pregnant woman now so they can give you anti-retroviral meds and prevent transmission to the baby if they need to.

Ditto for me too.

candypants1100 · Jul 9th, 2008, 12:38 AM

yep, and i think everyone should!

Nymph · Jul 9th, 2008, 05:24 AM

Yup! It was part of the annual health screening that we are entitled to, as a company benefit.

Jul 8th, 2008, 02:52 AM	#32
Zophie I <3 my Maltese! Location: New Orleans, LA	I have a couple of times. __________________

Jul 8th, 2008, 09:59 AM	#34
Allisonfaye Member	Interesting that most people on here say they were tested but it wasn't because they were worried. I was worried. I have had 4 tests, I think. The first two were just because I was single and wanted to be able to say I had been tested if I had a new relationship. I wasn't overly worried these times but when you get in that 'results' room with one person, you start to sweat anyway. I had a brief fling with a person who turned out to be a bit nutty and I knew he had been stationed in Haiti at one time before we met. How on earth I let him talk me into no condom, I don't know. After that, I was too afraid to get tested. I was in denial for about 3 years and just pushed the fear out of my brain. So when I got pregnant, testing was mandatory. I sweated bullets the entire time I waited for the results. It turned out was fine. __________________ Ink City, tomato first, white first, violet first, black flat brass first, rouge vif city, white city.

Jul 8th, 2008, 04:26 PM	#38
leothelnss Loves sales... Location: Burtonsville, MD	No. Have only had one partner ever and he has been tested, he's in the military... And we're married! And I'm 19... Lots of reasons why I haven't done it yet- but I might do it eventually because you really never know! Anything could happen. Everyone should get tested at some point, especially if you have had/will have multiple partners in which case you should go every 6 mo - a year. __________________ I have a nice collection (finally) So I guess it's time for me to get picky & have a wishlist... 1. Hayden Harnett Havana Hobo 2. Linea Pelle Angie 3. Kale Tate 4. Rebecca Minkoff Morning After "It's cool to know nothin'" - Kaiser Chiefs

Jul 8th, 2008, 07:48 PM	#39
exotikittenx Ooh la la! Location: The City of Plain 'n Proper	Yes, last summer. It's quite nerve racking to wait two weeks to get the results but it's something everyone should do as a responsibility. __________________ Please check out my collection! Click here.

Jul 8th, 2008, 08:18 PM	#41
lovinalotofbags In for the long haul Location: South Carolina	Mentioning dentists. I was having a root canal and went to the dentist. While sitting in the chair, the assistant was putting out the instrument and attaching them with no gloves on. When the dentist came back I told him what she had done and said this is unacceptable. He had her come back in put on gloves and change out all of the instruments in front of me. I am sure she knew I mentioned it but I did not care. __________________ Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Jul 8th, 2008, 10:52 AM	#35
GirlFriday Member	I got one that was mandatory when I joined the military. They do all kinds of blood tests and vaccines, and also when I worked for a hospital.

Jul 8th, 2008, 11:08 AM	#36
redandgreen Member Location: UK	nope tbh i dont think i need to so thats why i havent but then loads of people probably thinkt he same and thats how its spread so much!

Jul 8th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#37
redandgreen Member Location: UK	im sure all dentists will use cleaned and steriled tools. but if for some insane reason they dont. hiv virus only last 30-60 seconds outside of the human body. so even if someone with hiv was seen to by your dentist and had their teeth picked and bled on with a tool and then used the same tool on your teeth. i doub that can all be done in 30-60 seconds

Jul 8th, 2008, 10:21 PM	#42
heqet is happy! :) Location: Austin, TX	Yep, I've been tested. Just to be sure. Ya never know! __________________ My latest victim:

Jul 9th, 2008, 12:38 AM	#44
candypants1100 Member Location: candyland	yep, and i think everyone should!

Jul 9th, 2008, 05:24 AM	#45
Nymph Black WE please! Location: Singapore	Yup! It was part of the annual health screening that we are entitled to, as a company benefit. __________________ "If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning"