Help!!

[miwachiru123]

I had a needlestick about 4months ago after injecting an HIV pos. patient.

I just got my results back and tested positive for HIV on the ELISA test. help im scared!!

[Virgo_RN, BSN, RN]

I'm so sorry. I'd be scared, too. But, HIV treatment is improving all the time. Find a good health care provider and start treatment. Also, are there any HIV advocacy groups in your area? These can be of tremendous help and support.

[Flare, ASN, BSN]

(((((miwachiru123))))) i am so sorry for you. We will certainly be here on this forum whenever you need us to offer you support.

[ohmeowzer RN, RN]

i am so sorry and i will pray for you. we are always here for you. i send lots of hugs .

[CHATSDALE]

early tx and diligent care are the keys in controlling this

get a doctor that in knowledgable and whom you trust, get in a support group, getting the most up date tx is imperative and with more people on the look out will increase your chances

make sure that you are off an organ donor list

use condoms to protect others

good luck

[Melinurse]

I'm so sorry. I'd be scared, too. But, HIV treatment is improving all the time. Find a good health care provider and start treatment. Also, are there any HIV advocacy groups in your area? These can be of tremendous help and support.

Good advise. Sorry to hear, will be praying for you.

[michael79]

My thoughts are with you! Let us know how you are doing and how things go with school. Rough day!

[ECKPowers]

I think it was in England recently that a doctor was able to " cure " AIDS by using Bone Marrow. The patient has consistantly tested negative for the disease over and over again. ALL of his HIV/AIDS meds have been stopped. Fascinating from a medical standpoint. Miraculous for mankind. Very sad this happened to you. Keep your head up!

[Penelope_Pitstop, BSN, RN]

Of course you're scared; I would be, also. I echo what others have said. And, please please please locate an HIV health provider.

*HUG*

Jess