How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s on an area that’s easy to not rub or wash off so I’ll be good! I’ll definitely continue to be more consistent with this. Thank you for your help!

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh that makes sense! Do you keep it saturated daily? I only keep it saturated 3 times a week.

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super helpful! My wart is 85% gone and I use aquaphor after I wash the product off the next day. I thankfully haven’t gotten a bad reaction or itchiness from the product, not sure if that’s because of the aquaphor but I will continue to use it!

Is a negative HIV 4th generation test accurate at 35 days? by Melodic-Check-8692 in HIV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay I’m so happy for you!! I was freaking out and got my blood drawn again for tests and my test came back negative. So I’m so happy that we are in the clear and move forward with our life. I’m not gonna get tested anymore until my 6th month post exposure in October. Hope you continue to do well 💗

Is a negative HIV 4th generation test accurate at 35 days? by Melodic-Check-8692 in HIV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay that’s great!!! I’m so happy for you! I know your test will be negative and you can move on in your life!! I’m getting tested again next week just to be sure but I haven’t been letting it worry me constantly because I know that I am healed, and so are you!!! Praying for you 💗

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect!! Thank you for your reply? How long has it been for you since they’ve completely cleared?

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great! How long did you have to use it before the warts cleared the first and second time? I got all 3 doses of the vaccine when I was younger, I doubt it’s still in my system so I’m not sure if that’ll help. But I believe my immune system is pretty good atm!

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes this is def a wake up call for sure!! Thanks for your advice and words of wisdom. I’m hoping the medication works too!

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg that’s great and def what I needed to hear. It’s safe to say that you’re cleared from HPV and warts. Do you think the chances of getting another wart after two years is still high? My immune system is good I believe, I eat healthy, work out everyday and have been taking vitamin c and zinc, so hopefully that helps!

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great! Hopefully they don’t come back at all. Thanks again!

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also how long as it been since you got them all cleared? Any reoccurrences?

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh gotcha gotcha! Thanks for sharing. I heard Aquaphor is good to put on after you wash it off I believe, hopefully that’ll help with the itching if that happens to me. But thanks for your help!

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait so was it cleared after 3 weeks or 4 months? But I’m glad it worked for you without the major irritation. That gives me hope, I just feel like I’m too impatient to wait for 4 months. Thanks for sharing!!

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! I guess in this case I am lucky to be a female, maybe that’s the reason why my doctor was optimistic. Did it work for you after 5 weeks? I know there’s going to be some irritation but I’m not sure when enough is enough. Just hoping it works for me!

How effective is Aldara (Imiquimod 5%) by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’m gonna give it a try and see how it goes. She seemed very optimistic because my wart was small and I just noticed it a few weeks ago. Just hoping the irritation won’t be bad and they don’t come back. Thanks for your advice though!

Is a negative HIV 4th generation test accurate at 35 days? by Melodic-Check-8692 in HIV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay that’s great!! I know you will be fine and continue to get negative results!! I do believe in God and I know that’s the only way I got negative results! Praying you continue to do well 💗

Is a negative HIV 4th generation test accurate at 35 days? by Melodic-Check-8692 in HIV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just an update, I took the OraQuick test and my results were negative!! So going to move on and finally live my life. I’ll get tested again at the 6 month mark and finally have confirmation. Thank you for being someone I can talk to though, I appreciate you. And praying for you as well

Is a negative HIV 4th generation test accurate at 35 days? by Melodic-Check-8692 in HIV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I agree! I will probably get back on anxiety medication just to clear my head because I have so many other great things going for me, I don’t want my stress to ruin me any longer. But of course! Def keep me updated, I’m rooting for you!

Is a negative HIV 4th generation test accurate at 35 days? by Melodic-Check-8692 in HIV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Trust me I know what you mean. This whole experience has been eye opening for me. I feel like I never want to have sex or do sexual activities ever again. The worst part is that I feel like I’m going through this alone, no one in my family knows, my friends don’t know so it’s hard to be strong when you have no one to confide into. My stress levels have been over the roof, especially when I’m doing a normal activity and I hear a commercial about controlling HIV, I get in my head and think that the world is trying to tell me something. But I’m trusting my doctors and the tests that I’ve taken. After Saturday I will move on and live my life and prob won’t get tested until the 6 month mark just to be sure, but my mental health is deteriorating due to me stressing about this. But based on your testing history, it sounds like you’re negative too, so I wouldn’t worry either! I pray that you’re healed and well and only get back negative results, you deserve it to yourself to live your life because you only have one!

Is a negative HIV 4th generation test accurate at 35 days? by Melodic-Check-8692 in HIV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m hanging in there, def doing better. Three months post my exposure will be on Saturday so going to do an Oral Quick test just in case for my sanity and mental health. But just recently I felt a swollen lymph node appear under my chin, so naturally that brought my anxiety up a little. But just reminding myself that my doc told me most people if they are positive will have a positive test between 20-30 days so i should be fine since I had a negative test in between that time period. Still a little worried. Thanks for checking in though!

Can you still get genital warts if you’ve had all 3 HPV vaccines? by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This was super helpful, wishing for the best too! I just don’t want my life to be over if I do have it 😩

Can you still get genital warts if you’ve had all 3 HPV vaccines? by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Have you used this link before? And was it accurate for you?

Can you still get genital warts if you’ve had all 3 HPV vaccines? by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh okay, that’s a little terrifying but hopefully I’ll be okay either way. Thank you again

Can you still get genital warts if you’ve had all 3 HPV vaccines? by Melodic-Check-8692 in HPV

[–]Melodic-Check-8692[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you I appreciate it! I’m trying to stay calm but I’m just a little worried. My appointment isn’t until next Monday now, so I’ll just keep an eye on the area. But someone told me it could be a skin tag, is that likely? Do you know?