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01-01-20 06:48 #179
Posts: 24Originally Posted by Kelum87 [View Original Post]
If tests are negative they will repeat tests in 3 months and still negative they will "close" the file and they don't want you to visit them again unless you need to. However if you need to get any tests done you can visit them again by using the same 4 digit code name.
If tests are positive they will give medicine and you will have to continue visiting them until they ask not to. Early detection of even HIV will lead to fully normal life now. Sometime ago it was said it is "near normal" life. Thanks to scientists it is not "fully normal life" now. But remember early diagnosis matters.
With regard to your 4th question, usually the reports are available in a week (this means if you visit them again in a week). But if you could speak to the attendant by the time he collects your sample, they will make sure that reports are available within one hour so that you can get things done in one visit. If an attendant guy helps you in that regard, he will meet you as if accidentally at the staircase when you are returning expecting some money. Couple of hundreds would do. When they meet you at the staircase they will carry a file and they will open it you just need to put the amount you like to it. If you don't want to promote this culture, be normal and visit the clinic in the next week.
All in all, Superb service. All free of charge. Why paying thumping amounts to pvt hospitals.
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12-26-19 20:39 #178
Posts: 78No questions / judgemental looks at all?
Originally Posted by MageWasthuwa [View Original Post]
Still, I've few clarifications. I'll post them below. It would be a real help for me and other members if a fellow monger who happened to use the services of this place can enlighten us.
1) Is this place doesn't really ask questions? Even if a test result came positive?
2) What sort of patient information they capture?
3) Do they conduct all the STD tests or just the HIV test?
4) How long does it take usually? Can I wait and get the results same day?
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07-26-19 03:57 #177
Posts: 1214Herpes
Originally Posted by Naan1 [View Original Post]
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-...t/drc-20356167
It would be best to go to the free STD clinic on De Saram Road. They may ask you to get the tests done privately.
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07-26-19 03:07 #176
Posts: 371Originally Posted by Naan1 [View Original Post]
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07-24-19 04:23 #175
Posts: 137HIV virus spread under control
Some 3,200 people are HIV-positive in the country and 100 are infected with syphilis and gonorrhea. Pregnant women have free access to prenatal tests. Since 2011, pregnant women who have received treatment for the virus have given birth to healthy children.
http://www.asianews.it/news-en/HIV-v...rol-47312.html
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07-22-19 06:44 #174
Posts: 108STD Test
Originally Posted by Kamakolla [View Original Post]
National STD / AIDS Control Programme.
No. 29, De Saram place.
Colombo 10,
Very professional place no questions asked. If tests prove positive they provide treatment too.
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07-21-19 16:32 #173
Posts: 97Originally Posted by Naan1 [View Original Post]
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07-11-19 05:37 #172
Posts: 75False alarm
Originally Posted by JoniSins [View Original Post]
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06-28-19 17:11 #171
Posts: 191Originally Posted by Kamakolla [View Original Post]
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06-28-19 05:56 #170
Posts: 97Originally Posted by Naan1 [View Original Post]
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06-13-19 00:48 #169
Posts: 10Googling health symptoms could lead you to misdiagnose yourself.
From personal experience, my recommendation is to visit the National STD / AIDS Control Programme on 29, De Saram Place, Colombo 2 for a free and confidential consultation.
Originally Posted by Naan1 [View Original Post]
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06-12-19 05:34 #168
Posts: 75Possible STD?
I have been having on & off rashes on my penis for a year now. I went to 3 different dermatologists & first two said it was fungal infection & treated me for it. Both the time the rash goes off & comes back in a few weeks, they asked to continue the anti fungal cream every time it returned. Finally I met my 3rd dermatologist last week & he diagnosed it as Herpes simplex infection & gave me antiviral medication which I am taking now & seeing improvements, but I experienced the same with the anti fungal treatment too. So my confusion is, is any of the diagnosis right? Is there any tests I can do on my own to diagnose this? Any of you have similar experience. Googling is not helpful.
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04-11-19 04:00 #167
Posts: 1214Free testing
Originally Posted by JoniSins [View Original Post]
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04-11-19 00:00 #166
Posts: 10Nsacp
I had a similar, awkward experience even inquiring about tests at private hospitals. Once, the nurse in the bleeding room was even scared to draw blood out of me, because I was there for a HIV antigen test.
But, I can in full confidence recommend the NSACP. The doctors were very reassuring, the nurses. Men have a separate section and so do women, so in the men's section, all nurses are men. Knew their role, did about six tests with no charge and had no awkward waiting times or conversations. Had three consultations, for every three months.
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04-10-19 15:09 #165
Posts: 97Getting tested for STD in Colombo.
I'd like to share my experience with getting tested for STD. Last couple of days I had irritation around my anus area and got scared upon finding small dots around anus area.
I've had a panic attack for next couple of days and my thoughts were into whether I have had compromised my family life etc etc. Finally made up my mind and meet with a doctor. I searched online and booked with Dr. Kulasiri Buddhakorala.
Finally the time arrived and I went to consult him at Nawaloka. The whole experience was very awkward starting form talking to the ladies behind booking counter to talking with the nurses assigned.
Appointment was at 5 PM and doctor came around 5:30 PM. I went inside the room and doctor asked the nurse to leave. Trust me this bugger is very rude. He was asking various questions like when did I last had sex, where I'm living, what are the symptoms I have etc. But it could be asked in a nice manner but he was so rude in talking with me. For example, "[Non-English text deleted by Admin]" is the first question he asked in a rude way as if I committed a crime.
Finally he asked me to pull my pants and checked the marks. Then he want back to write a prescription and tests. Since he didn't say anything I asked him "Sir! Does it look like something. Or what? Then he replied "No, but we can't be sure about it, so let's get it checked. Meanwhile apply the cream I've written here. This might be fungal infection". I said "Thanks" and left the room. I was already very stressed and after the encounter I was even more stressed.
He wrote tests for HIV I & II, HSV I && II and Syphilis. He specifically asked to do it at Lanka hospital. Again awkward situation at lanka hospitals starting from paying money for tests and giving blood to lab technicians. BTW right after seeing the doctors name the guy behind the counter said 11,150 rupees. I think the doctor write same set of tests for patients.
After a week, today the moment of truth. I'm declared negative and cleared. I'm so much relieved after checking the report online. I have no idea what would I have done if the tests came positive.
I thought of sharing it because instead of googling for symptoms and getting worked out, just check it out and have a peace of mind. Though I was very nervous, back of the mind, I had a hope since I always used condoms and practiced safe sex with all the women I met.
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