What Are the Early Symptoms of HIV, and When Should I Get Tested? - #15644
I recently read about how HIV can stay undetected for years, and it really got me thinking—how do you know if you have it? I always thought HIV symptoms were obvious, but now I realize that many people don’t show any signs in the early stages. What are the first noticeable HIV symptoms, and how soon after exposure do they appear? I read that some people experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes, but are these always present? What if someone doesn’t get any symptoms at all—does that mean they are safe, or could they still be infected? Another thing I’m curious about is testing. How long should someone wait after a possible exposure to get tested for HIV? Are there different types of tests, and which one is the most accurate? I heard that some rapid tests can give results in minutes, but are they reliable? Since I’m interested in boosting my immune system naturally, I also looked into Ayurveda’s approach to viral infections. Are there Ayurvedic herbs or treatments that can help support immune health and possibly prevent HIV from progressing? I came across Ashwagandha and Guduchi—could these be beneficial? If anyone has experience with HIV testing, what was the process like? Did you have to wait long for results? And for those living with HIV, what lifestyle changes have helped you stay healthy?
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