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HIV problem, help?
I had anal sex with another man and around 4-5 days later i broke out in a rash, however it was incredibly hot and i also travelled through two countries and switched climates during this period, not to mention lots of stress/anxiety. I should add i have a history of seb dermatitis but this was much different to other breakouts ive had in the past.
is this too soon for seroconversion illness? i believe it is but im just checking. Thanks.
is this too soon for seroconversion illness? i believe it is but im just checking. Thanks.
It didn't break. if it fails, it is a large rip down the seam and is hard to take off because of the ring. only the head needs protection and that happened otherwise it would have fallen off.
Your symptoms are likely in your imagination or else see doc if you think it is a problem but in any event, it is irrelevant to hiv.
Your symptoms are likely in your imagination or else see doc if you think it is a problem but in any event, it is irrelevant to hiv.
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I suppose this does seem to be the most plausible hypothesis. The weather was extreme at the time as well, could have led to the exaccerbation of my skin condition.
And in fairness he did tell me he was both negative and on prep and in addition was a pharmacist (has very direct access to prep). Perhaps i am worrying over nothing.
And in fairness he did tell me he was both negative and on prep and in addition was a pharmacist (has very direct access to prep). Perhaps i am worrying over nothing.
It doesn't matter what the weather was if you asked an hiv doctor for his opinion about your symptoms, he would say that symptoms and the Googling of symptoms, are of interest to everyone except an hiv doctor because they are not a disgnostic.
Apologies i believe you have misunderstood. I am agreeing with you, i was merely rationalising my thought process to align with the information/advice you have given me.
I am still not entirely convinced about whether or not the condom broke but, thanks you for your help regardless.
I am still not entirely convinced about whether or not the condom broke but, thanks you for your help regardless.
Sorry, I knew you were agreeing and was trying to just give you a bit more interesting info.
However, it is a certainty the condom didn't break if you reread my advice about it because it would have been in tatters - pinholes are a myth.
However, it is a certainty the condom didn't break if you reread my advice about it because it would have been in tatters - pinholes are a myth.
Did you use a condom?
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Yes but i think it broke, mid way he said stop, i pulled out and it was rolled up and hanging off my penis, unclear if it burst, it was dark and i just discarded it without checking. I used a Durex Extra Safe condom though.
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