Have you ever been tested for HIV?

orderandlaw · Jul 6th, 2008, 06:05 PM

I got my first test last year and will get another one this year.

I love feeling so responsible and it only takes a minute to do so.

Mustlovedogs · Jul 6th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Yes!! More people should do it. When I was single, I would take anyone I dated to be tested before anything happened! It's alike a huge weight lifted off one's shoulders.

boxermom · Jul 6th, 2008, 07:55 PM

It was required when I applied for a life insurance policy, so yes I have.

HauteMama · Jul 6th, 2008, 07:55 PM

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!

JSH812 · Jul 6th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxermom

It was required when I applied for a life insurance policy, so yes I have.

mine too!

it was negative. Just in case you wondered.

ItalianFashion · Jul 6th, 2008, 08:14 PM

I get tested every year when I have my physical.

Irishgal · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:01 PM

Yes, because let's face it, you really never know. Getting tested is the right thing to do.

MsTina · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:28 PM

I have and its not a big deal, I know that I am clean so I am not worried for the result.

louis loves fendi 818 · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:36 PM

A few times. Wouldn't have a reason to be worried but its nice and reassurring to know for SURE.

white flowers · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:47 PM

Hi ladies -- where do you go to get tested? I've only slept with one person in my life, and I trusted him a LOT but now I want to make sure (before I do anything else with any other person) that I'm absolutely disease-free.

kristie · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:59 PM

I have when there was any time I was directly exposed to blood at work......better to err on the side of caution than always wonder KWIM??

At least at my work, if you are exposed to blood they let you go to the hospital on duty, get tested, and of course they pay for it.....it is kind of like why would I NOT go??

QueenOfDa702 · Jul 6th, 2008, 11:06 PM

I've been tested one time. Oddly enough, it wasnt the fear of a partner being infected, it was the fear of getting HIV from the NAIL SALON! I was getting a mani/pedi religiously for a couple of years, when I saw a story on the news about a lady being infected with HIV from a dirty nail file. It really did scare me, so I decided to get one done.

It was negative, for the record.

white flowers: Im pretty sure you can get one done at your local Health Dept. I think Planned Parenthood might do it too, but Im not sure.
I got mine done at my Doctors office, he had actually asked me before if I wanted one, but I never felt the need.

white flowers · Jul 7th, 2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueenOfDa702

I've been tested one time. Oddly enough, it wasnt the fear of a partner being infected, it was the fear of getting HIV from the NAIL SALON! I was getting a mani/pedi religiously for a couple of years, when I saw a story on the news about a lady being infected with HIV from a dirty nail file. It really did scare me, so I decided to get one done.

It was negative, for the record.

white flowers: Im pretty sure you can get one done at your local Health Dept. I think Planned Parenthood might do it too, but Im not sure.
I got mine done at my Doctors office, he had actually asked me before if I wanted one, but I never felt the need.

Thanks so much!

Pursegrrl · Jul 7th, 2008, 01:35 AM

Yes, absolutely. I had a physical last fall after a few years lapsing so I had an HIV test along with BP, cholesterol, STDs the whole works. I am negative and never doubted that result...but you can't be too careful so I urge others to get tested just to be sure.

declaredbeauty · Jul 7th, 2008, 05:06 AM

I have. It's definitely important to get tested. I don't care if I've been with the same person for 50 years, I will continue to get tested because let's face it, we aren't with our partner 24 hours a day and you just never know.

Jul 6th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#1
orderandlaw Member	Have you ever been tested for HIV? I got my first test last year and will get another one this year. I love feeling so responsible and it only takes a minute to do so.

Jul 6th, 2008, 07:35 PM	#2
Mustlovedogs The Cut N Curl Girl Location: Lost Wages......babeeey!	Yes!! More people should do it. When I was single, I would take anyone I dated to be tested before anything happened! It's alike a huge weight lifted off one's shoulders. __________________ "I lost my virginity, but I still have the box it came in." "Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic!"

Jul 6th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#6
ItalianFashion Member Location: Grumolo Italy and NC	I get tested every year when I have my physical. __________________ (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") Have a Bunny ? Join Us on the Bunny Thread

Jul 6th, 2008, 10:01 PM	#7
Irishgal I run with scissors Location: Treasure Island	Yes, because let's face it, you really never know. Getting tested is the right thing to do. __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

Jul 6th, 2008, 10:28 PM	#8
MsTina Official Tailgater Location: New York City	I have and its not a big deal, I know that I am clean so I am not worried for the result. __________________ Penn State Class of 2008

Jul 6th, 2008, 07:55 PM	#3
boxermom Member Location: North Carolina	It was required when I applied for a life insurance policy, so yes I have.

Jul 6th, 2008, 07:55 PM	#4
HauteMama Member	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!

Jul 6th, 2008, 10:36 PM	#9
louis loves fendi 818 ~Avantay Garday~! Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota	A few times. Wouldn't have a reason to be worried but its nice and reassurring to know for SURE. __________________ Quickly developing an unhealthy obsession with Hermès ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ and Latté Art 由三个方法我们也许学会智慧: 首先, 由反射, 是最高尚的

Jul 6th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#10
white flowers Member	Hi ladies -- where do you go to get tested? I've only slept with one person in my life, and I trusted him a LOT but now I want to make sure (before I do anything else with any other person) that I'm absolutely disease-free.

Jul 6th, 2008, 10:59 PM	#11
kristie "H" is for horses?	I have when there was any time I was directly exposed to blood at work......better to err on the side of caution than always wonder KWIM?? At least at my work, if you are exposed to blood they let you go to the hospital on duty, get tested, and of course they pay for it.....it is kind of like why would I NOT go?? __________________ Uh oh...I think I may be more in danger of buying a Hermes saddle than a Birkin.......

Jul 6th, 2008, 11:06 PM	#12
QueenOfDa702 Misunderestimated. Location: I've gone RAOKing crazy!	I've been tested one time. Oddly enough, it wasnt the fear of a partner being infected, it was the fear of getting HIV from the NAIL SALON! I was getting a mani/pedi religiously for a couple of years, when I saw a story on the news about a lady being infected with HIV from a dirty nail file. It really did scare me, so I decided to get one done. It was negative, for the record. white flowers: Im pretty sure you can get one done at your local Health Dept. I think Planned Parenthood might do it too, but Im not sure. I got mine done at my Doctors office, he had actually asked me before if I wanted one, but I never felt the need. __________________ ~Valeen~ *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* Click HERE to visit MySpace

Jul 7th, 2008, 01:35 AM	#14
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Location: Seattle	Yes, absolutely. I had a physical last fall after a few years lapsing so I had an HIV test along with BP, cholesterol, STDs the whole works. I am negative and never doubted that result...but you can't be too careful so I urge others to get tested just to be sure.

Jul 7th, 2008, 05:06 AM	#15
declaredbeauty LV.Chanel.JC <3 Location: Southern California	I have. It's definitely important to get tested. I don't care if I've been with the same person for 50 years, I will continue to get tested because let's face it, we aren't with our partner 24 hours a day and you just never know. __________________ To Buy List: LV Mahina XL or XXL, LV Damier Azur Berkeley LV Keepall 55 or 60 LV Galliera GM Chanel Modern Chain Tote in white got 9/13/08 Chanel Modern Chain Tote in black got 9/22/08 Chanel Black Cambon Wallet got 9/18/08 Chanel Jumbo Flap XL.