Rash

[semodude21]

I had an encounter where oral sex was exchanged between two males on July 23.  Anal sex was protected.  I haven't really experience any symptons.  I was one sore lymphnode a few weeks ago that lasted about a week.  Now it seems though as I have a rash all over my body, or my skin at least seems to be a bit redder than normal.  Has enough time passed to get a reliable test done or is a test needed at all?

[Teak]

Root canals are filled before crowns are applied. You didn't have a risk.

[semodude21]

I am guessing from what I have read having HIV from this oral episode is unlikely because, oral is low risk,  a rash at 6 weeks is too late for ARS, a rash is something rare as HIV is concerned, and a fever usually occurs with the rash.  

Also  I had a root canal and crown done about a month or two before this episode.  The crown was having a hard time fitting correct and irraitted my gums some,  not sure if it ever bled, but would this increase my risk at all?

[wonderingaloud]

I would not test for HIV from the oral event however a rash that is all over the place could be indicative of syphilis  I would have it checked to make sure.  Syphilis is curable so no worries if thats what it is but is very rare to begin with but if you want to eliminate all doubt have an RPR done. Gay men get syphilis in much higher proportions than anyone else.  The rash has nothin to do with HIV oral is zero risk for HIV truly.......no matter what you read on the web. I myself learned this the hard way let me save you some time.  Good luck all the best.

[semodude21]

so testing is not advised?  my last negative was in april.  is the rash that appears 5.5 weeks too late for ARS?

[alienshadow]

Symptoms mean nothing
You were never at risk protected sex is SAFE
Oral sex is veryyyyyyyyyyyyyy lowwwwwwwwwwwww riskkkkkkkkkkkk for contracting HIV time for you to forget you caught HIV
Anxiety over this exposure seems to be your problem