Unprotected anal sex

[JamesJoseph]

I would like an opinion on my situation
I had unprotected Anal sex with another male who i did not know
Very very stupid I was drunk and was first time
I started getting symptoms 2 weeks later it started off with extreme tiredness then began cold symptoms sore throat swollen glands all the normal stuff I just thought to myself it's just cold until it gradually got worse I took myself to a GUM Clinic and got tested at 3 weeks and got first hep B injection the nurse said nothing would really show up at 3 weeks which I understood anyhow that night I woke up drenched in sweat like soaked the bed drenched this is the night when the sweats stared I woke up the next morning panicked so a week later I decided to go to private clinic and get a fourth duo test at the 28 day mark but while this test was getting done I was extremely sick which could be a  I began vomiting every morning I had very bad Nausea my hands and feet sweating constantly night sweats aches and pains like I've never felt before every noise was extremely loud I had light sensitivity I was getting I had diariah ulcers in my mouth was consatant dry I've felt like my nails have changed I got a rash on my palms and cheek would go worse if I had a shower  I've never felt this ill in my life it was a struggle to get up if it was the flu I'd be getting blocked noses right ?  I went back to the GUM Clinic at 7 weeks for my 2ND Hep B needle where I asked if I could have another HIV test the nurse at the clinic went and spoke to an health adviser as I told her all my symptoms the health adviser came and told me to come back the next week so it's fully the 8 week mark I was still experiencing symptoms of whatever so I got tested again at 8 weeks with a rapid test blood from finger 30 Min's test or 20 I don't know what test it was but I had one taken out the arm as well both came back negative I was still experiencing symptoms  but recently my skin ans scalp has become extremely dry and flakey which am really worried as I've never suffered from dry skin my hands and feet still constantly sweat my mouth gets bone dry through the whole time my urine has been really strong no matter how much I drink my whole body seams to be getting dryer and dryer including my eyes also a weird one my sperm has changed as well
My next test is in 2 weeks which makes it to 12 weeks and am extremely scared this result is going to change
I would just like some input on the whole thanks 
I could list even more symptoms I've had it's madness
I've read seroconversion story's and it sounds the same I will post my results at 12 weeks could it take longer maybe test at 6Th months ? I don't know it's the 10 week and I've just got over it but still got some of the symptoms
I AM IN THE UK I GO NHS GUM clinics

[Ptrk3]

Yes, you did have a risk for HIV infection (whether your unprotected sex was "active" or "passive).

Symptoms are not a reliable indicator of potential HIV infection because symptoms, if they occur at all, vary from individual to individual.  Therefore, we do not address or assess symptoms on this forum.

You were correct to be tested.  Generally, it is recommended that one be tested six weeks after potential exposure then at 13 weeks after exposure for confirmation of the six-week test results. 

It is good news that your test came back negative eight weeks past exposure.  You now need to test 13 weeks past exposure for confirmation. 

The result most likely will not change to "positive," but you need to follow the protocol to confirm your negative status and for your own peace of mind.

[JamesJoseph]

Do tests pick up all kinds of infections both strains of the infection
I've had duo 3 weeks
Duo 4 weeks
Rapid test 8 weeks
Duo at 8 Weeks

[Ptrk3]

Not all tests are sensitive to both HIV strains.  Check with your health care provider to determine whether the test you have taken is sensitive to both strains.

You can peruse the attached link for more information:

http://www.aidsmap.com/HIV-1-and-HIV-2/page/1322970/

From the link:

There are two major types of the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV-1, which was discovered first, is the most widespread type worldwide. HIV-2 is more than 55% genetically different from HIV-1. Due to this genetic difference, HIV-1 and HIV-2 antigens are distinct enough that if a test is developed only to detect HIV-1, it will not reliably detect HIV-2.

However, tests which are sensitive to both types of virus have been developed. All the third-generation, fourth-generation and rapid tests which are listed in the following sections are sensitive to HIV-2 antibodies. Moreover, the Health Protection Agency recommends that such a test should be used.

HIV-2 is most common in western Africa and is becoming more common in India, although numbers there are still relatively small. Small numbers of cases have also been seen in Portugal, France, other European countries including the UK and the Americas, largely in individuals of west African origin or their sexual partners.

Should a laboratory not usually use a test which is sensitive to HIV-2, but the person testing has lived in a country where HIV-2 is common (or has a sexual partner from one of those countries), it is important to use a different test for this person. Moreover, if a person has clinical signs of HIV infection (e.g. recurrent opportunistic infections) but does not test positive to a test which is sensitive only to HIV-1, then testing specifically for HIV-2 would be appropriate.

[Jim Allen]

Hi Joseph

Ill narrow down for you a bit more specific, as you are in the UK the duo tests approved for usage tests for antibodies against all type/strains since 2005 as per regulations.

Duo tests, are also called fourth "generation" HIV tests for both antibodies (HIV 1&2 including all sub-types) and includes HIV-1 p-24 antigen, hence called duo. The antigen on recent infections may show sooner in the body than antibodies, its remains that 13 weeks test is conclusive result.

No generation 1 or 2 tests are used anymore.

Jim
 

[JamesJoseph]

I rang the GUM Clinic they said
That at 8 weeks it's extremely likely it won't change but just come back at 12 weeks I just feel like something isint right I've had blood tests done at drs and nothing come back abnormal am just really worried that it will change at 8 weeks has it ever by 12 do I have to go 12 days to the day or could it be like 2 or 3 days before would that make a difference

It's just  I haven't been that sick before and something lasted so long and effected so much

[Jim Allen]

Look your symptoms firstly have nothing to do with HIV.
If some of your symptoms were caused by hiv you would have tested positive already. 

Test at 3 months as recommended and move on with your life.

Jim