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Offline hivworries

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afraid of test
« on: July 12, 2009, 03:34:42 pm »
Hi friends,
I have two  p24 ag/ab tests on 45th day and 60th day. Today it is my 84 day.
I am afraid to test again? What should I do?

Offline RapidRod

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2009, 03:38:26 pm »
What was your exposure?

Offline hivworries

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2009, 03:50:09 pm »
I had protected in vaginal and anal intercourse. But there was no condom when we made oral sex to eachother(cunnilingus &blowjob).Than I have lived some symptoms like farengitous and afts which has not recovered yet.

my second question: when I went to test lab. to make 45th day test.I met with a positive man.We talked for a long time and shaked hands.Then when I wen to home I see that there was  small cut on my finger and dried blood.Is it a risk?

Thanks a lot.

Offline RapidRod

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2009, 03:52:53 pm »
You didn't have a risk of contracting HIV nor did you need to test.  Read the lessons on transmission you can find the link in the Welcome thread.

Offline hivworries

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2009, 03:56:48 pm »
I dont need to repeat test?
If it is like that It is a very good suprise for me

Offline Andy Velez

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2009, 04:32:37 pm »
As long as the condoms you use for vaginal and anal intercourse don't break and are worn correctly, (head of your penis covered), then you are not at risk for the sexual transmission of HIV. The other things you mentioned are not risks for HIV.

With regard to your symptoms, you should discuss them with your doctor. They have nothing to do with HIV.

Cheers.
Andy Velez

Offline hivworries

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2009, 03:16:33 pm »
Today I read a site and there is written there that mushrooms inside the mouth are a hiv symptom. There are some small protuberances on my roof of the mouth.They have been since 50 days. I used a lot of antibiotics when I had farengitous 2 mounths ago. Are they from antibiotics or can be hiv symptoms?

Offline RapidRod

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2009, 03:23:15 pm »
See your doctor or dentist. It's not an HIV concern.

Offline Andy Velez

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2009, 10:00:08 pm »
You've already been told that you were worrying needlessly.

I can guarantee you that if you continue to search websites you are absolutely going to find so-called information that is  incorrect and will feed your worst fears.

Nothing you are reporting symptomatically is HIV-specific. Which is no surprise here since you didn't do anything risky for HIV.

We can't diagnose symptoms here. Discuss them with your doctor if they persist.   
Andy Velez

Offline hivworries

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2009, 04:53:49 am »
I see,
I should stop to think about hiv and search internet about this.
I should believe myself that I am hiv negative.

Thanks..

Offline Andy Velez

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2009, 10:26:15 am »
Exactly. Fears are not facts. And the facts indicate you have no science-based cause for thinking HIV is an issue for you.
Andy Velez

Offline hivworries

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2009, 11:41:50 am »
Finally, I want to ask that if antibiotics effects combo tests to turn out unclear negative result?

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2009, 05:04:18 am »
worries,

Antibiotics will NOT affect hiv antibody testing.

Ann
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Offline hivworries

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2010, 05:01:51 pm »
Hello all,

I have a sexual intercourse with a sex worker today.I used condom during vaginal sex.But she made me oral without condom. Moreover there hapenned a lot of deep french kiss.I know my risk is low but is it zero?.I am afraid to infect my wife.Please help.Thanks

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #14 on: August 12, 2010, 05:09:49 pm »
Worries,

None of the things you raise in your latest post are a risk for HIV infection. 

Protected vaginal sex is not a risk for HIV infection.

Getting a blowjob is not a risk for HIV infection.

Kissing of any sort is not a risk for HIV infection.

Your risk is not low, it is zero. You do not need to be tested for HIV.

You will not be allowed to post about the same no risk situations. Please take the time to read our Welcome Thread and familiarise yourself with the posting guidelines.

MtD

Offline hivworries

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Re: afraid of test
« Reply #15 on: August 12, 2010, 05:13:03 pm »
Thanks for your answer.
I think it is a hiv fobia. I should forget about it.

 


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