Author Topic: Am I infected? Possible symptoms. (Read 15910 times)

bessx · « **on:** December 08, 2011, 02:03:40 pm »

Hello everyone,

I am a 18 year old male. I had unprotected oral sex with a older man on and off now for about 2 years (maybe 5 times in total) He never finished in my mouth one time, but I'm 99% sure that there was always small amounts of pre-cum. He says he is clean, but it's hard for me to tell if he is lying or not.He told me he was checked in the hospital when he had high blood pressure? I checked online for symptoms of the HIV disease and this is what I have so far. I read that its like a 1/10,000 chance to get it from Oral sex,but I am still very worried. It's hard for me to get tested because im not "out" yet and I can't tell my parents.

Coated Tongue - It's only yellow under very bright light. All other times its a white color, but not super unnatural either. I also don't really brush my teeth regularly and to be honest they are pretty bad and yellow. (I also read this a a LATER symptom)I can post pics if that is allowed here.

Random Tingling/pain in feet - this happened on and off for about a week about a month ago, hasn't been back.

I don't recall every having flu/cold like symptoms after 2-4 weeks after any of our encounters. The things listed above are the ONLY things I have that seem like it could be associated.

I am very very very scared, and haven't been able to sleep for about 2 nights now. Thanks in advance for the help.

RapidRod · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2011, 02:10:38 pm »

You never had a risk of contracting HIV. Saliva contains over a dozen different enzymes and proteins that inhibits HIV transmission. Not one of your symptoms are HIV specific.

bessx · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2011, 03:40:53 pm »

Thank you for the quick response. Are there any other STD's that could have those specific symptoms? Should I even bother getting a test done if I know for a fact that's all we have done?

RapidRod · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2011, 03:52:09 pm »

This forum is HIV specific but yes there are risk for other STDs from oral sex.

bessx · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2011, 03:59:55 pm »

Thanks, I will be sure to research those and read further. So it is 100% not in any way possible I can get it from oral/pre-cum? I'm still confused on the fact that the CDC and other various medical sites say that it is.

RapidRod · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2011, 04:21:08 pm »

Quote from: bessx on December 08, 2011, 03:59:55 pm

Thanks, I will be sure to research those and read further. So it is 100% not in any way possible I can get it from oral/pre-cum? I'm still confused on the fact that the CDC and other various medical sites say that it is.

No incident HIV infections among MSM who practice exclusively oral sex.
Int Conf AIDS 2004 Jul 11-16; 15:(abstract no. WePpC2072)??Balls JE, Evans JL, Dilley J, Osmond D, Shiboski S, Shiboski C, Klausner J, McFarland W, Greenspan D, Page-Shafer K?University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, United States

Oral transmission of HIV, reality or fiction? An update
J Campo1, MA Perea1, J del Romero2, J Cano1, V Hernando2, A Bascones1
Oral Diseases (2006) 12, 219–228

AIDS: Volume 16(17) 22 November 2002 pp 2350-2352
Risk of HIV infection attributable to oral sex among men who have sex with men and in the population of men who have sex with men

Page-Shafer, Kimberlya,b; Shiboski, Caroline Hb; Osmond, Dennis Hc; Dilley, Jamesd; McFarland, Willie; Shiboski, Steve Cc; Klausner, Jeffrey De; Balls, Joycea; Greenspan, Deborahb; Greenspan
Page-Shafer K, Veugelers PJ, Moss AR, Strathdee S, Kaldor JM, van Griensven GJ. Sexual risk behavior and risk factors for HIV-1 seroconversion in homosexual men participating in the Tricontinental Seroconverter Study, 1982-1994 [published erratum appears in Am J Epidemiol 1997 15 Dec; 146(12):1076]. Am J Epidemiol 1997, 146:531-542.

Studies which show the fallacy of relying on anecdotal evidence as opposed to carefully controlled study insofar as HIV transmission risk is concerned:

Jenicek M. "Clinical Case Reporting" in Evidence-Based Medicine. Oxford: Butterworth–Heinemann; 1999:117
Saltzman SP, Stoddard AM, McCusker J, Moon MW, Mayer KH. Reliability of self-reported sexual behavior risk factors for HIV infection in homosexual men. Public Health Rep. 1987 102(6):692–697.Nov–Dec;

Catania JA, Gibson DR, Chitwood DD, Coates TJ. Methodological problems in AIDS behavioral research: influences on measurement error and participation bias in studies of sexual behavior. Psychol Bull. 1990 Nov;108(3):339–362.

bessx · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2011, 04:39:19 pm »

Thanks for the studies, all though I don't understand half of it, from what I read it's still a risk, but a small one? This has helped me out quite a bit, thanks. What do they mean exactly when they are talking about it being an independent risk factor?

Andy Velez · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2011, 04:53:51 pm »

Let's keep this simple. Theoretically anything other than sex with your own hand is potentially risky. But in the real world of HIV, the only confrimed risks for the sexual transmission of HIV are unprotected anal and vaginal intercourse.

As long as condoms are always used for those activities you will be well protected.

Rather than surfing the net for symptoms of other STDs, we do suggest that anyone who is sexually active ought to at least once a year have a full std panel done. Other STDs are easier to acquire than HIV.

But as far as HIV is concerned, you do not have to be concerned at this time nor do you need to test for HIV.

bessx · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2011, 05:28:54 pm »

Andy, thank you. I will not get a test done. I've regained a bit of my sanity back.

One thing I am still concerned about is the yellowing of the tongue. I know this forum is primary for HIV, but can you touch on this a little? It's white in the front part, but from mid to back is yellow, but only under light. I've read it could be from a bladder infection, but I also read that Urinary tract infections are not common from fellatio. Hell, it could just be from poor dental hygiene.

bessx · « **Reply #9 on:** December 11, 2011, 11:01:01 pm »

Hello again. I have decided that the yellow on the tongue was from poor dental care, i've brushed and it's since gone away.

I have ran into another issue though.

2 days ago I realized my left testicle was literary out of the sac and into a fatty area below where it should be. I've had a small amount of pain with it, also I am STILL not able to get a full erection. I watched porn and rubbed until I got semi-hard, I came as usual with no pain. Could any of these still be symptoms?

I've had no fever or discharge either. What should I do?

jkinatl2 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 11, 2011, 11:08:57 pm »

You might want to see a doctor. This is not an HIV situation however.

bessx · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2011, 12:26:29 am »

Thank you again for the quick reply.

1 more question. As I stated in my 1st post, I had seen this man MAYBE 5-6 times over 2 years. Would this at all increase my chance for HIV? He never finished once in my mouth. Has anybody on this forum been diagnosed with it just from oral?

I will be going to the doctor tomorrow and wondering if I should get a test done.

RapidRod · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2011, 12:29:56 am »

As you were told you never had an exposure to HIV.

bessx · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2011, 10:45:41 pm »

One more question and then I think I will be alright. I will be going to the doctor Wednesday to get other tests done for other STDs.

Can HIV cause testicular pain and also sudden low ejaculation volumes? Ever since the last encounter I have had very very little semen to be.. released.

ALSO, at one point when we met, the first time he ever fingered me, I did bleed a little. Could I have gotten HIV from him from being fingered?

RapidRod · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2011, 11:21:52 pm »

■Anyone who continues to post excessively, questioning a conclusive negative result or no-risk situation, will be subject to a four week Time Out (a temporary ban from the Forums). If you continue to post excessively after one Time Out, you may be given a second Time Out which will last eight weeks. There is no third Time Out - it is a permanent ban. The purpose of a Time Out is to encourage you to seek the face-to-face help we cannot provide on this forum.

bessx · « **Reply #15 on:** December 13, 2011, 01:06:34 am »

I understand you have rules and stuff, but I also was under the impression that this forum was to help and answer questions about things I can't find.

Has anyone on this board ever tested + from oral with pre-cum?

RapidRod · « **Reply #16 on:** December 13, 2011, 01:24:43 am »

You have been answered not only on your thread but your continuous PMs. You never had a risk and it time you move along.

Ann · « **Reply #17 on:** December 13, 2011, 04:38:36 am »

Quote from: RapidRod on December 13, 2011, 01:24:43 am

You have been answered not only on your thread but your continuous PMs. You never had a risk and it time you move along.

Rodney,

You should let me know when people in this forum send you a PM. They're not supposed to do that and they'd know it if they bothered to read the Welcome Thread before posting like they're supposed to.

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Do NOT use Private Messages to question other members about any transmission, testing or symptom issues. These issues must be discussed in the public forum. Misuse of the PM function in this manner will result in your PM privileges being removed without warning.

I've removed bessx's PM privilege, so you won't be hearing from him again.

bessx,

If you've been getting blowjobs from this man, it is possible that he has oral gonorrhea and/or chlamydia and has passed it on to you. Hiv does not cause testicular pain, but bacterial infections (like the two I just mentioned) can. Go see a doctor.

You have not had a risk for hiv infection. If you cannot bring yourself to believe us, go test, collect your negative result, and get on with your life.

Ann

bessx · « **Reply #18 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:28:01 pm »

Hello all, thank you for all your help. I went to a doctor and gave them my symptoms and was treated for Gonorrhea, I don't think I had it as I showed no symptoms. My mind has been at ease since then until I woke up this today with a rash under my left breast/nipple. It has been about 16-17 days since the encounter which is a perfect time for ARS symptoms. I have no fever associated with. I have included a photo. I have also had a cough for the past few days.

http://i40.tinypic.com/25fhuuq.png

RapidRod · « **Reply #19 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:36:09 pm »

■Anyone who continues to post excessively, questioning a conclusive negative result or no-risk situation, will be subject to a four week Time Out (a temporary ban from the Forums). If you continue to post excessively after one Time Out, you may be given a second Time Out which will last eight weeks. There is no third Time Out - it is a permanent ban. The purpose of a Time Out is to encourage you to seek the face-to-face help we cannot provide on this forum.

bessx · « **Reply #20 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:40:19 pm »

Can you at least look at the photo and give feedback? I know your rules.

RapidRod · « **Reply #21 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:41:32 pm »

This forum is HIV specific.

bessx · « **Reply #22 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:42:15 pm »

Quote from: RapidRod on December 21, 2011, 03:41:32 pm

This forum is HIV specific.

Exactly, and part of getting hiv is ARS. Rashes are a common sign of ARS. I just want to know if it looks like an ARS rash.

RapidRod · « **Reply #23 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:44:18 pm »

Have a good day.

bessx · « **Reply #24 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:48:16 pm »

Quote from: RapidRod on December 21, 2011, 03:44:18 pm

Have a good day.

Why is it so hard for you to look at a photo and give a reasonable answer? A decent answer would help me out.

Andy Velez · « **Reply #25 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:56:27 pm »

Photos on the web are not a good way to evaluate anything. The rash associated with ARS is a flat, non-itchy one which if it shows up, is on the trunk of the body and arms and legs. It may appear for a week or two and then is gone.

If you have a persistent rash that is something to discuss with your doctor. As has been said to you before, we cannot diagnose anything in this setting. Nothing you are reporting symptomatically is in any way HIV specific. That's not a surprise since you have not reported anything that was a risk for HIV.

bessx · « **Reply #26 on:** December 21, 2011, 04:00:20 pm »

Quote from: Andy Velez on December 21, 2011, 03:56:27 pm

Photos on the web are not a good way to evaluate anything. The rash associated with ARS is a flat, non-itchy one which if it shows up, is on the trunk of the body and arms and legs. It may appear for a week or two and then is gone.

If you have a persistent rash that is something to discuss with your doctor. As has been said to you before, we cannot diagnose anything in this setting. Nothing you are reporting symptomatically is in any way HIV specific. That's not a surprise since you have not reported anything that was a risk for HIV.

What is does it mean by trunk of the body? Because like I said this is just right above my stomach, and it just showed up today. It also does not itch and there are no raised up areas.

RapidRod · « **Reply #27 on:** December 21, 2011, 04:13:50 pm »

What part of, "You did not have an exposure" is it you can't comprehend?

bessx · « **Reply #28 on:** December 21, 2011, 04:18:01 pm »

Quote from: RapidRod on December 21, 2011, 04:13:50 pm

What part of, "You did not have an exposure" is it you can't comprehend?

The part where I have a rash now and ars symptoms?

RapidRod · « **Reply #29 on:** December 21, 2011, 04:19:09 pm »

I don't care what symptoms you have, they have nothing to do with HIV.

Andy Velez · « **Reply #30 on:** December 21, 2011, 08:35:53 pm »

Trunk is the torso.

Nothing you did has put you at risk. You can waste resources and get tested just to collect the inevitable negative result for your peace of mind.

Now I am going to warn you that if you continue return again about this non-risk, you are going to find yourself getting a Time Out from the site.

HIV is not your problem.

jkinatl2 · « **Reply #31 on:** December 21, 2011, 09:30:06 pm »

Quote from: bessx on December 21, 2011, 04:18:01 pm

The part where I have a rash now and ars symptoms?

If you are a guy and get fat, you normally don't go out and buy pregnancy tests.

bessx · « **Reply #32 on:** December 22, 2011, 08:19:25 pm »

Quote from: jkinatl2 on December 21, 2011, 09:30:06 pm

If you are a guy and get fat, you normally don't go out and buy pregnancy tests.

Thats very true, but not a good analogy at all, men obviously can't get pregnant, this is not the case with HIV though. even a "possible" risk is still a risk.

I will be going tomorrow or Monday to a local aids clinic for a rapid test. I will report back.

RapidRod · « **Reply #33 on:** December 22, 2011, 08:30:51 pm »

Go collect your unwarranted test and collect your negative result and move on.

jkinatl2 · « **Reply #34 on:** December 22, 2011, 09:47:44 pm »

Quote from: bessx on December 22, 2011, 08:19:25 pm

Thats very true, but not a good analogy at all, men obviously can't get pregnant, this is not the case with HIV though. even a "possible" risk is still a risk.

I will be going tomorrow or Monday to a local aids clinic for a rapid test. I will report back.

You are a man without a risk for HIV in the scenario you described. My analogy stands. You simply do not, cannot get HIV from receiving a blowjob.

bessx · « **Reply #35 on:** December 22, 2011, 10:11:00 pm »

Quote from: jkinatl2 on December 22, 2011, 09:47:44 pm

You are a man without a risk for HIV in the scenario you described. My analogy stands. You simply do not, cannot get HIV from receiving a blowjob.

If you would have read my post, I was GIVING a blowjob, as well as getting. I know you cant get one from getting it.

Now to make my worries worse, my avg temp today has been 99.3

RapidRod · « **Reply #36 on:** December 22, 2011, 10:28:15 pm »

■Anyone who continues to post excessively, questioning a conclusive negative result or no-risk situation, will be subject to a four week Time Out (a temporary ban from the Forums). If you continue to post excessively after one Time Out, you may be given a second Time Out which will last eight weeks. There is no third Time Out - it is a permanent ban. The purpose of a Time Out is to encourage you to seek the face-to-face help we cannot provide on this forum.

Andy Velez · « **Reply #37 on:** December 23, 2011, 08:26:30 am »

Quote from: Andy Velez on December 21, 2011, 08:35:53 pm

Trunk is the torso.

Nothing you did has put you at risk. You can waste resources and get tested just to collect the inevitable negative result for your peace of mind.

Now I am going to warn you that if you continue return again about this non-risk, you are going to find yourself getting a Time Out from the site.

HIV is not your problem.

I am now giving you the Time Out for 28 days that you have been warned about. Don't make the mistake of trying to get around the Time Out by creating a new account. We'll spot that right off and it will get you banned permanently.

HIV is not your problem no matter what your fears tell you to the contrary.

Ann · « **Reply #38 on:** January 04, 2012, 12:17:29 am »

Bess,

You are now permanently banned for creating a new account to get around your time out. You were warned this would happen!

Ann

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