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40 day negative test result but have symptoms
Ok, I know you cannot diagnose HIV on symptoms, and realize 3 mos is the recommended testing window period, but wanted to give a timeline of my recent experience below and get some feedback.
Engaged in mutual touching with a stripper and protected genital rubbing. When I was putting the condom on it was not lubricated and I first had it the wrong way and then had trouble getting it on. Most of my penis and all of the head was covered while our genitals touched. However, after the past several weeks, I've grown concerned that the struggle getting the condom on may have caused abrasions on the skin and her vaginal fluid may have transferred from my hand into an abrasion while putting the condom on or taking it off. I know it sounds crazy, but below is a timeline of symptoms:
Day 4- feeling of chaffing on my penis head
Day 5- increased sensitivity in penis head and foreskin (I am circumcised), dizziness and what felt like a UTI - had a strong sense of full bladder even when empty. Went to an STD clinic. All tests negative. Gave me ciproflaxin for peace of mind.
Day 6- StArted using Monistat as I've had a history of yeast and fungal infections - however usually in my groin.
Day 7- itching in rectum
For the next 3 weeks, the burning sensation on the tip of my penis and foreskin was almost unbearable. I tried Monistat for 1 week, lotrimin for 2 weeks, and polysporin for 1 week. Finally started to feel a little relief, but went to see a urologist as I was growing more and more concerned.
Urologist proscribed oxistat, which burned and caused blistering, so switched me to nystatin. He thought it looked like fungal.
Day 37 - started to feel ill. Fatigued.
Day 39- started to feel slight pain in my groin.
Day 40- went to GP as I was beginning to fear the worst. Tested for HIV.
Day 44-results Came back negative. Doc said it was conclusive.
Day 44- started getting more pain in groin and slightly swollen lymph nodes in groin.
Day 45-lower back pain and muscle weakness in legs.
Day 45 -50 - low grade fever 99.2 -100.2
Day 48 - burning rash starting around my navel
Day 49 - rash spreading up my chest, but it's very hard to see (faint color) it burns
Day 50 -headache and swollen lymph node under chin. Rash is starting to subside, I think.
I am going to call my GP tomorrow and gave a follow-up w/ my urologist the next day, but am freaking out. Does this sound like HIV? 2 docs have told me no, but my symptoms are scaring me to death. Please help!
Engaged in mutual touching with a stripper and protected genital rubbing. When I was putting the condom on it was not lubricated and I first had it the wrong way and then had trouble getting it on. Most of my penis and all of the head was covered while our genitals touched. However, after the past several weeks, I've grown concerned that the struggle getting the condom on may have caused abrasions on the skin and her vaginal fluid may have transferred from my hand into an abrasion while putting the condom on or taking it off. I know it sounds crazy, but below is a timeline of symptoms:
Day 4- feeling of chaffing on my penis head
Day 5- increased sensitivity in penis head and foreskin (I am circumcised), dizziness and what felt like a UTI - had a strong sense of full bladder even when empty. Went to an STD clinic. All tests negative. Gave me ciproflaxin for peace of mind.
Day 6- StArted using Monistat as I've had a history of yeast and fungal infections - however usually in my groin.
Day 7- itching in rectum
For the next 3 weeks, the burning sensation on the tip of my penis and foreskin was almost unbearable. I tried Monistat for 1 week, lotrimin for 2 weeks, and polysporin for 1 week. Finally started to feel a little relief, but went to see a urologist as I was growing more and more concerned.
Urologist proscribed oxistat, which burned and caused blistering, so switched me to nystatin. He thought it looked like fungal.
Day 37 - started to feel ill. Fatigued.
Day 39- started to feel slight pain in my groin.
Day 40- went to GP as I was beginning to fear the worst. Tested for HIV.
Day 44-results Came back negative. Doc said it was conclusive.
Day 44- started getting more pain in groin and slightly swollen lymph nodes in groin.
Day 45-lower back pain and muscle weakness in legs.
Day 45 -50 - low grade fever 99.2 -100.2
Day 48 - burning rash starting around my navel
Day 49 - rash spreading up my chest, but it's very hard to see (faint color) it burns
Day 50 -headache and swollen lymph node under chin. Rash is starting to subside, I think.
I am going to call my GP tomorrow and gave a follow-up w/ my urologist the next day, but am freaking out. Does this sound like HIV? 2 docs have told me no, but my symptoms are scaring me to death. Please help!
You never had an exposure, you are not having ARS symptoms and you never needed an HIV test.
Ok, thanks Teak. Is this burning rash on my stomach that is hard to see consistent with ARS rash? Also, how conclusive are my test results at day 40? My GP said it's conclusive and I don't need additional testing, but my symptoms have changed since I saw him, and I keep reading anything prior to 3 mos is not conclusive. I am going to call him in the morning, but looking for some comfort tonight. Btw, the fungal looking infection on the head of my penis is sill somewhat visible. Just trying to figure out what's happening in my body and if it's HIV, something else or psychosomatic symptoms from guilt & paranoia.
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