4. Intense Headache
Headaches occur all the time for different reasons. If you have a severe headache, chances are that you will simply take an over the counter medication and hope that it goes away. However, an intense headache that is accompanied by some of the other symptoms on this list could be a signal that you have been infected with HIV. If you are engaging in high-risk behavior, such as unprotected sex or intravenous drug use, it is a good idea to get tested for HIV.
It is important to note that the body will not produce HIV antibodies for quite some time after infection has occurred. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months for the HIV antibodies to show up in a blood test. There are other tests available that are more accurate and should be used if you are experiencing any of these symptoms of HIV and have participated in behaviors that put you at risk.