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Update to Possible HIV Stuff
It has now been 30 days post risk event for me, i have taken 3 Oraquick Tests (Negative) and 2 INSTI Rapid tests (one at 3 and one at 4 weeks PRE) all negative.
I have started keeping a health and symptom log to take note of any changes. Here's what i know so far:
for the last 30 days Post Risk Event, i have taken 5 total HIV tests all negative. Week 1 Saw a Sore throat that lasted ~2 days accompanied by a fever that spiked at 100.5 for one total reading period, no longer. Body temperature has not risen above 99.3 for any length of time since this incident. Week 2-3 saw loss of appetite and what can be described as malaise, which is most likely attributed to lack of nutrients from eating a total of six times in 2 weeks. minor sore thoat recurred at week 3 with swollen tonsils, treated with a humidifier was relieved within 2 days. No oral symptoms, no dermal symptoms that correspond with any other symptom. Muscles are not sore. tension headaches occurred in the PM hours of week 2 and 3 (again likely due to lack of food). Week 4 and 5 (up to current) has seen no major changes, tonsils feel what can be described as "odd" a lump-ish feeling when I swallow, intermittent, does not interfere with eating or drinking. Upon Visiting dentist he noted no oral anomalies whatsoever apart from a swollen Jaw nerve. muscle are fine, headaches have subsided. Left arm has been intermittently itchy for 2 days, as well as other isolated spots so...Should I still be worried??
I have started keeping a health and symptom log to take note of any changes. Here's what i know so far:
for the last 30 days Post Risk Event, i have taken 5 total HIV tests all negative. Week 1 Saw a Sore throat that lasted ~2 days accompanied by a fever that spiked at 100.5 for one total reading period, no longer. Body temperature has not risen above 99.3 for any length of time since this incident. Week 2-3 saw loss of appetite and what can be described as malaise, which is most likely attributed to lack of nutrients from eating a total of six times in 2 weeks. minor sore thoat recurred at week 3 with swollen tonsils, treated with a humidifier was relieved within 2 days. No oral symptoms, no dermal symptoms that correspond with any other symptom. Muscles are not sore. tension headaches occurred in the PM hours of week 2 and 3 (again likely due to lack of food). Week 4 and 5 (up to current) has seen no major changes, tonsils feel what can be described as "odd" a lump-ish feeling when I swallow, intermittent, does not interfere with eating or drinking. Upon Visiting dentist he noted no oral anomalies whatsoever apart from a swollen Jaw nerve. muscle are fine, headaches have subsided. Left arm has been intermittently itchy for 2 days, as well as other isolated spots so...Should I still be worried??
The insti test at 4 weeks is a very good indicator. Though a test at 6 weeks with it is already conclusive. What was your risk factor anyway?
Unpritected sex with a woman of unknown status, i had her go het an INSTI test as well, an hers was negative, but naturally im relating any changes to a possible exposure
The biggest thing that im holding on to is that i have herpes, and from what I understand, if you have herpes, and then you get HIV infected, you have horrible horrible outbreaks, and i havent had an outbreak at all, not in years
Im still worried because my arm is really itchy for no apparent reason, but theres no marks or anything
The biggest thing that im holding on to is that i have herpes, and from what I understand, if you have herpes, and then you get HIV infected, you have horrible horrible outbreaks, and i havent had an outbreak at all, not in years
Im still worried because my arm is really itchy for no apparent reason, but theres no marks or anything
Unpritected sex with a woman of unknown status, i had her go het an INSTI test as well, an hers was negative, but naturally im relating any changes to a possible exposure
The biggest thing that im holding on to is that i have herpes, and from what I understand, if you have herpes, and then you get HIV infected, you have horrible horrible outbreaks, and i havent had an outbreak at all, not in years
Im still worried because my arm is really itchy for no apparent reason, but theres no marks or anything
The biggest thing that im holding on to is that i have herpes, and from what I understand, if you have herpes, and then you get HIV infected, you have horrible horrible outbreaks, and i havent had an outbreak at all, not in years
Im still worried because my arm is really itchy for no apparent reason, but theres no marks or anything
Just have a duo test now or an antibody test in 6 weeks. The results will be conclusive. Just relax
If you're going to have an insti test, take it at 6-8 weeks, then again at 3 months.
So if i take it tomorrow would it be ok?
I had a itching episode for 2 days only on my forearm, i took a benadryl and it stopped, but then one lymph node (i think) swelled in my jaw on the opposite side.
I really dont know what to think about all this
I had a itching episode for 2 days only on my forearm, i took a benadryl and it stopped, but then one lymph node (i think) swelled in my jaw on the opposite side.
I really dont know what to think about all this
Hi there. At this point BlackDawn, your question has been fully answered. There is nothing else we can do for you until you take a test. good luck
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