Have you ever been tested for HIV?

Eponineslove · Jul 9th, 2008, 06:03 PM

I haven't been tested yet, there is no need for me to right now, but I do intend to get tested in the future.

Better safe than sorry.

gucci fan · Jul 9th, 2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HauteMama

Although I probably should have had it done before, I never even thought of it. But it was routine to test for HIV with the blood they took when I was pregnant each time, so I know I've been tested and been clean 3 times. Barring serious injury (blood transfusion) or infidelity (I am married, and I hope that never becomes an issue!), I hope to never have to be tested again!

ditto!

choozen1ne · Jul 9th, 2008, 10:56 PM

I have had more than one done when I was a small child - I had a blood transfushion before they tested for the AIDS in 1981 (when I was born) and then the reports came out about the blood supply being possibly infeccted with it

nauticalstar · Jul 10th, 2008, 10:25 PM

I got tested at a routine physical... had found out my ex had cheated on me. It was a huge relief to get the results!

Jahpson · Jul 11th, 2008, 01:34 PM

I need to get tested. Its good to know even if your 100% negative

wordpast · Jul 11th, 2008, 09:29 PM

Absolutely I have! The last time was last year, my BFF (who is a guy) went because the new girl he was dating requested that he get tested (smart girl) he was scared so I went with him and got tested again myself.

idvinexpnai · Jul 12th, 2008, 01:01 AM

i had an HIV test several years ago from planned parenthood and i was so relieved that i was clean. however, i just recently had a blood test for a physical exam and if anything was in my blood, would it show up eventhough that isn't what they were checking?

Bag&ShoeLover · Jul 12th, 2008, 06:28 PM

Don't forget to also get tested for HPV (herpes) you can carry it and never break out.

twochubbycheeks · Jul 13th, 2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by idvinexpnai

i had an HIV test several years ago from planned parenthood and i was so relieved that i was clean. however, i just recently had a blood test for a physical exam and if anything was in my blood, would it show up eventhough that isn't what they were checking?

hi sis! im pnay also.

re ur question... testing for hiv is a specific blood test. pls someone correct me if im wrong.

sweetlove · Jul 13th, 2008, 09:31 AM

Yes I have. A negative HIV test was required to obtain a visa to a country where I spent a semester studying.

Wentworth-Roth · Jul 13th, 2008, 09:31 AM

I got tested, yes. I did it after I found out my ex cheated on me with people he met on the internet. Thank God it was negative.

Edited to add: were your tests done anonymously? Mine was not, although it was free, the people at the hospital wanted my health insurance chip card and took down my name. I cannot access the data stored on my chip card, but I am positive it says I had that test done.

twin53 · Jul 13th, 2008, 09:46 AM

in 1986 the state of PA tested all newborns and their moms for HIV. so i was tested when my first child was born there.

ArmCandyLuvr · Jul 13th, 2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bag&ShoeLover

Don't forget to also get tested for HPV (herpes) you can carry it and never break out.

Actually, HPV and Herpes are two different virus. HPV is Human Papilloma Virus. It is still worth getting checked out for though, since some forms of cervical cancer are caused by HPV. Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to get the HPV vaccine if you don't already have the virus and you are in the appropriate age range for receiving one.

idvinexpnai · Jul 13th, 2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by twochubbycheeks

hi sis! im pnay also.

re ur question... testing for hiv is a specific blood test. pls someone correct me if im wrong.

hi twochubbycheeks..glad to see other pinays on here also =) love your avatar!!

brigadeiro · Jul 13th, 2008, 10:38 PM

When I left England to immigrate to Australia I had to take an HIV test (I was only 17), but that was it.

Jul 9th, 2008, 06:03 PM	#46
Eponineslove Member	I haven't been tested yet, there is no need for me to right now, but I do intend to get tested in the future. Better safe than sorry. __________________ "To love another person is to the see the face of God."-Les Miserables, Act II finale.

Jul 9th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#48
choozen1ne Member Location: Michigan	I have had more than one done when I was a small child - I had a blood transfushion before they tested for the AIDS in 1981 (when I was born) and then the reports came out about the blood supply being possibly infeccted with it __________________

Jul 11th, 2008, 01:34 PM	#50
Jahpson oww! Location: The Playground	I need to get tested. Its good to know even if your 100% negative __________________ Amazingly Sophisticated Happy Holidays to all my TPF friends!

Jul 11th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#51
wordpast Member Location: Never Never Land	Absolutely I have! The last time was last year, my BFF (who is a guy) went because the new girl he was dating requested that he get tested (smart girl) he was scared so I went with him and got tested again myself. __________________

Jul 12th, 2008, 06:28 PM	#53
Bag&ShoeLover Member Location: Brewcity, WI	Don't forget to also get tested for HPV (herpes) you can carry it and never break out. __________________ Nothing New from Coach till I find a new job. (Started March 28th after I did a Coach run)

Jul 10th, 2008, 10:25 PM	#49
nauticalstar Member	I got tested at a routine physical... had found out my ex had cheated on me. It was a huge relief to get the results!

Jul 12th, 2008, 01:01 AM	#52
idvinexpnai Member Location: bay area, california	i had an HIV test several years ago from planned parenthood and i was so relieved that i was clean. however, i just recently had a blood test for a physical exam and if anything was in my blood, would it show up eventhough that isn't what they were checking?

Jul 13th, 2008, 09:31 AM	#55
sweetlove Member	Yes I have. A negative HIV test was required to obtain a visa to a country where I spent a semester studying. __________________

Jul 13th, 2008, 09:31 AM	#56
Wentworth-Roth Oldtime member	I got tested, yes. I did it after I found out my ex cheated on me with people he met on the internet. Thank God it was negative. Edited to add: were your tests done anonymously? Mine was not, although it was free, the people at the hospital wanted my health insurance chip card and took down my name. I cannot access the data stored on my chip card, but I am positive it says I had that test done. Last edited by Wentworth-Roth; Jul 13th, 2008 at 09:38 AM.

Jul 13th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#57
twin53 Member Location: Georgia	in 1986 the state of PA tested all newborns and their moms for HIV. so i was tested when my first child was born there.

Jul 13th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#60
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