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

[Vance2335]

Why are we going to talk about symptoms when you don't have HIV?

[roberts1978]

Candida overgrowth? Seems like the symptoms have a few in common with seroconversion but nobody seems to talk about it.

[HelpingHand04]

I too had a rash before and after a combo negative result at 5.5 weeks,
And I too had previously taken antibiotics for chlamydia treatment. Instead of looking at hiv symptoms start looking at what happens if good bacteria is destroyed and also effects of anxiety.

You had two combo tests. If these were not conclusive then they wouldn't even dare state window periods.

Relax pal, enjoy your life.

[roberts1978]

I did thank you and hope you are correct, thank you.

[Vance2335]

Did you read what I wrote?

[roberts1978]

Not trying to convince you just looking for a shred of hope to latch on to. Are my rashes and oral thrush symptoms to early (6-8) weeks to be considered HIV related at what would be likely the seroconversion stage presently.