Possible exposure (status unknown) HELP

[Gtom]

I am a bi-sexual male and I had unprotected anal sex with a man I had just met (and haven't seen since). I am unsure of his HIV status, though he told me he was clean and had recent testing. Looking back, I remember seeing cracked skin on my penis from the sex itself (I was penetrating).  This was on April 15th - and about 5 weeks later I started to have strange symptoms. My urologist suspected prostatitis, as I was having rectal pain and pressure. He prescribed me 500 mg of Ciprofloxacin twice a day for 4 weeks (before I even considered HIV or STDs to be a possibility). That problem seemed to disappear, yet around week 6 after exposure, I had loose stools that persisted for 2 weeks, folliculitis on my thighs, diaper rash and anal pain (that still persists sometimes), a scratchy and sometimes sore throat, headaches and balloon-like pressure, swollen lymph nodes (neck), jaw pain, random rashes that come and go, body aches and joint pain... the list seems to go on. On May 29th, 6 weeks post exposure, I had standard STD tests for
HIV 1/2, Syphillis, Hep B & C, Gonnorhea, Chlymydia, and Herpes. All came back negative. I was relieved until I began experiencing more and more symptoms. I had been (and still am) having severe anxiety and depression over this, to the point of lacking sleep and putting my life on hold. I couldn't wait any longer, so I had a test on June 9th - about 8 weeks post exposure. I remember asking for the combination p24 + antibody blood test - which also came back negative. Symptoms persisted. It has now been nearly 15 weeks post exposure and I feel I still have some symptoms!! My doctor's have advised me to relax, yet I feel like I cannot, given the nature of my sexual act (It was hard to tell her about all the details - slipped my mind once I was in her office). I also had a CBC which came back completely normal. Could these be seroconversion symptoms? I am worried sick since I haven't had a 13 week test. Perhaps stress and severe anxiety? Or the duration of the Cipro? Please help, I cannot tell whether I'm delusional or positive. I'm spiraling downhill. Thank you for your time!

[Ftworthstress76137]

8 weeks is a pretty good indicator of your status. Unlikely to change. Test out at 13 weeks (90days). As James said the risk is lower for you.

[Gtom]

Thank you for that. It's always reassuring to hear from others. I'm sorry you're going through this too.. It's no fun to be in this frame of body or mind. I hope we find peace and good health on the other side.

[Cval88]

My comment probably wont be so helpful But I hope U get through this Im going through the same thing and worried sick. Ive been on all sorts of HIV forums and talked to a guy thats HIV+ he said if we in fact had ARS we wouldnt be searching online about symptoms cause u would know right away that something is wrong from being extremely sick. So It gave me a little piece of Mind. I think you are fine though.

[JamesD1991]

Well, if you were positive, your test would've picked it up. Nothing you're describing resembles HIV

[Gtom]

Is it normal for HIV seroconversion symptoms to last 2-3 months? I'm so worried I'll test positive. I have a bad cough and red spots in my mouth, on my ankles, and thighs. No antibiotics are helping anything and I'm very stressed out.

[JamesD1991]

Yes. If they were HIV, your test would've been positive.

[Gtom]

Thank you for your quick reply. Even if symptoms occur, the 8 week mark is accurate? I appreciate your time.

[JamesD1991]

Your 8 week test is about .5% likely to change. And the risk is less for the insertive partner. With both of those in hand, I can't see why you'd expect your result to change.