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HIV worry
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
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
4th gen test score 0.21 at 8.5 weeks. Symptoms remain, struggling to get myself out of bed. Still hopeful of a negative 3 month test, 2 weeks to go. Have alienated myself from friends, family & partner :( feel absolutely horrible.
I like you Vance. Have you ever been wrong when telling somebody they don't have HIV? If not, then your word is good enough for me.
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