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Hi, so i just wanted to ask whether HIV symptoms can show after 3 months of possible exposure? I had a HIV duo test at day 27 and tested negative,however im showing the symptom similar to hiv now post 3 moths(occasional diarrhea,throat infection) should I test again?
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Why would it not be on?
Anyway your test is conclusive although the guidelines say to wait 28 days. Your symptoms are experienced by billions of other negative people so see doc if concerned but it isn't hiv. What was the throat diagnosis from the doc who said it was infected?
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You can't get hiv when a condom is used so your test was unnecessary.
Thanks Anxious, went to the doc, he gave antibiotics and said the infection is likely gastro related as im fasting(ramadan) right now,my bodies eating routine is all over the place.
You should relax and move on then, since you didn't have a risk, tested anyway and have an explanation for your throat. If you continue to worry about this non-event, see a therapist because you have already wasted 3 months in agony for no reason.
Hey Teak, one more quick question, at times i get these random small bumps that itch and automatically subside in a day or two. Could this be related to symptoms of HIv?
Your anxiety out of control at this point, since you haven't understood anything you were advised..You don't have any medical training but have much confidence in your hiv theories -  which is unrealistic for you to think they can become reality.
Perhaps you should see your doc or a therapist for a one on one discussion about your anxiety, instead of wasting your life in agony working up impossible hiv theories.
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Depends, what was your risk, anal vaginal or oral and did you use a condom?
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It was anal and i did use a condom, but i cannot recall for the life of me whether it on or not at the end.
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