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579887 tn?1220895190

Update on status

In case you don't know, I had a very high risk encounter 8 weeks ago. I have had three test since the encounter and I am just letting everyone on the forum know about my status so far. The last test that was taken was a 6 week test and it indeed came back negative. It was the blood antibody test if that matters. I apologize for not commenting since my initial post but reading the forums and constantly checking websites and other sources contributed to my worry over the situation. While I know that I am not clear yet, my confidence is growing everyday. About 4 four weeks ago I decided not to worry about my situation and just wait. Since doing so, I have been able to push it aside in my mind and not worry nearly as much as I had before. Talking to my family helped. I am trying to remain confident. My last test is scheduled for Oct. 10. That will be exactly 12 weeks since the encounter occured. I want to thank everyone on this forum for helping out and giving excellent advice. Everything on this forum that was told to me was repeated by my doctor. You guys are so much help. Thanks go out to everyone. I now must remain hopeful and wait. Thanks again for listening. Please keep me in your prayers.
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579887 tn?1220895190
I intend to make better choices as well. I will stay safe and you do the same
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thanks . yeah i totally agree people go through life with the attitude that it wont happen to me. Sometimes it takes something like this for you to truelly appreciate how precious life is and that a minute of fun just is not worth it. I now intend to change my life around

as there is a true saying

" Its not a crime to make a mistake, Its a crime not to learn from it"

All the best with your 12 test but as i said before youll be cool. and remember stay safe
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579887 tn?1220895190
Nice to hear about your negative result. I was ignorant as well. I guess you never know about it until you have to go through.
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HI

well done with the negitive result. I just had my negitive result 2 weeks ago after 12 weeks. however i still have alot of symtoms so am now getting tested for other things now that i can eliminate hiv for the verdict. a 6 week test is about 95 % effective so i would expect a negitive result on the 12 week mark, people do become very worried about Hiv. I was so ignorant to it before untill now.

My prayers are with you mate. keep the chin up
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