Need confirmation of HIV tests to move on

[PaulM]

Doc,

I guess I’m anxious concerning this issue because for the past 8 years I have not tested for HIV. In the last 8 years I have engaged in anal sex both top and bottom with several different partners but as I can remember there was condoms used all the time, but it’s difficult to remember that far back. I have also engaged in receiving oral sex, I never gave oral sex just received it. The last time I engaged in anal sex was May 6th, 2009 and I received oral sex on June 14th, 2009. I have tested 10 times both blood tests and OraQuick from June 24th, 2009 to October 12, 2009, all of them have been negative, I have also taken a PCR DNA test on Oct 9th, 2009 and that was also negative. I have received excellent advise from Teak, Lizzie Lou, and Nursegirl but I think I can finally put this issue to rest if I could get the advice of a doctor that specializes in this area. I have the following questions:

• Do I need any more testing?
• Can I be 100% sure that I am HIV negative?

I think if I could just be sure that I am HIV- I could move on with my life. I thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

That's sad.  But it's your choice.

[PaulM]

You don't have to worry about that. I don't think I will ever have sex again and I'm not kidding.

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

I read your threads on the community forum.  The information from Teak, Lizzie Lou, and Nursegirl was correct and I agree with them entirely.  Your test results are conclusive, you can be 100% sure you don't have HIV, and you do not need more testing unless and until you resume sex with potentially infected partners.

Good luck and stay safe--  HHH, MD