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Concerned, Symptoms?

I am a male who had unprotected vaginal sex with a woman 6 months ago.  I was protected initially, then for about 30 minutes, it was unprotected.  I have researched with vigor so I'm a bit uneasy.  My symptom, I would estimate about maybe 3 weeks after the encounter I noticed two "white lines" on inside of my cheeks.  Looks like maybe an ulcer on one side, but it doesn't hurt at all.  I have bitten the inside of my cheeks a couple times as well, but the "marks" on inside of my cheek have not gone away.  I've never had this issue before.  I've also had a couple non-painful bubble type bumps inside my lower lip.  I have also bitten my lower lip a couple times, not sure if it relates.  I got tested for all STDs, except Syphilis and HIV, negative on that front.  Lastly, on the foreskin of my penis shaft (" underneath"), Ive noticed a flesh colored " bump"..on a vein, its not raised or hardened, but does have an "indent", part in the middle.  It's very tiny, the only way I seen it was when I inspecting my penis..and pulled my shaft back and seen it.  I've read this site and other sites about anxiety.  I will get tested, but I wanted some insight first.  Ps, I have not had any other primary symptoms..such as headaches, fever, rashes, etc.  Thanks in advance for your review!
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all the best.
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Ok, will do, thanks.
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Forget about symptoms--test now--thats all that counts.
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Understood.  Do you think I have concrete symptoms or should we just end the convo with  "Just get tested"?
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You read outdated information about 6 months--there is no such window period.
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Nervous, but no excuse.  
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3 months is conclusive,I don't know why you waited 6 months to test.
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I guess that sums it up.  I was an idiot for sure, I can only cross my fingers.  What a six months, I bought in on myself.  Thanks for being so matter of fact, the truth hurts, but again I put myself in this position.
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As your exposure happened 6 months ago, this is the right time to test, you will get a conclusive result. Good luck.
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Unprotected for bout 30 minutes?? You say that as though it was just 30 seconds.. You did put yourself at risk.. Sucker up and get tested for HIV. A negative result would mean you're safe!! Use a condom
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