HIV worry

[roberts1978]

Hi,
I know there have been many posts regarding the same situation however I am really struggling and looking for some support and advice from those in the know.

I had unprotected vaginal sex with a female of unknown status, I also have no way of contacting this lady. Below is a summary of my symptoms and testing regime thus far.

1 week post possible exposure - I pain in my penis head and tight testicles. Visited GUM clinic and was given antibiotics for Chlamydia. Chlamydia and gonorrhoea results came back negative.

3 weeks post possible exposure - Intense pain in my left testicle resulted in me being diagnosed and treated with epididymitis. Ofloxacin prescribed which seems to give me headaches and difficulty swallowing, I persevered with the 2 week prescription.

4 weeks post possible exposure - Hiv Duo test 4th generation resulted negative.

5 weeks post possible exposure - Fever, sweats, stiff neck, swollen glands, rashes that would come and go with intense headaches.

6 weeks post possible exposure - headache, rash and difficulty swallowing continues. Tested negative for HIV antibodies.

7 weeks post possible exposure - symptoms remain but tested negative with an HIV duo 4th generation.

8 weeks possible exposure - symptoms remain.

I has expected by testing at 6 & 7 weeks to come back positive but was surprised they did not. I have read a lot on the internet about negative results outweighing symptoms, however I just feel it is a matter of time before I get a positive result at 3 months.

I feel in despair and cannot concentrate at home or at work. Why haven't I tested positive yet?

Yours in fear
Roberts

[Cpeterson7765]

Robert, I have a similar story. I had horrible horrible symptoms that I could not explain. After a sexual encounter. I had fever, rectal itching, dizziness, shaking hands, tiredness, low testosterone, it scared the **** out of me. For 6 long months I waited for a positive HIV, it never came. I've tested negative probably 12 times.

This test for you will come back negative. My symptoms were from candida overgrowth and acute candidiasis. When this test comes back negative, accept it and move on with your life. Cheers

[roberts1978]

2 days until my 3 month test, it will take 1-2 weeks to get results back. Feel grim, running on empty. Stand to lose a lot.

[28feb]

I have same story but in a different way! I noticed that most of those who had a possible risk and got negative in first 8 weeks with combo test they almost share the same symptoms. And I am one of them! I am afraid that 6 months later the result changed to positive. If I am wrong! So why we have these symptoms at this time after the exposure to the risk?
For 60 days i don't sleep well and every moment even at work I am feeling horrible time!!!
As more as I read about people who had a possible risk I become more weaker.
28feb

[Vance2335]

ARS happens at 2-4 weeks after infection and last 1-2 weeks. You are clearly outside of that window period, so symptoms are not related to ARS. If you did have symptoms in the time frame when they happen then you would test positive about 1 week after symptoms.
Again you don't have HIV.

[roberts1978]

Hi Vance

My GP has advised to test out to 3 months based on my symptoms, this will be May 7th. My symptoms which include swollen glands, sore throat, rash, headache etc have been with me for 6 weeks now and the intensity comes and goes. This would be a long time for ARS wouldn't it?

thanks in advance

[frightenedguy88]

I have many in armpits and pectorals... I also had a 4th generation test at 28 days and I hope it will stay negative. I'm very stress because I have read online that those nodes swell only for really bad reasons. Keep is informed about your test results. Good luck!