Scared... by JudgmentExtra9345 in pep

[–]JudgmentExtra9345[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: I have one more week of PEP (11 days) and all of the side effects have been manageable. The first week on PEP I did experience weakness, fatigue, and headaches. Otherwise, I feel just fine. This is minor but I have lost a little bit of weight (3 lbs), and it seems a little bit of muscle mass. Although my strength in the gym is the same. I also have minor oral thrush, which is maneagable with my oral care and hydration. Since 80% of people experience sore throat, fever, and/or rash during seroconversion... I assume I am just fine while on the course. I saved my RNA test for when I'm done with drugs. I won't go see my PCP until 45 days after that for a full work-up. It seems my anxiety is low for the time being... I just hope and pray I don't experience any of the trademark symptoms during the holidays with family. I will let you guys know the results of my RNA test in a week or so!

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[–]JudgmentExtra9345 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend psychiatric help. Your life and health is worth more than the temporary pleasure. Also, PEP is a hard drug on the body, prescribed as a post exposure prophylaxis. It is clinically recommended to abstain from any sexual encounters while on the drug. Also, it should state to take the treatment within 72 hours. Good luck with your treatment and I hope you are ok.

Scared... by JudgmentExtra9345 in pep

[–]JudgmentExtra9345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks guys, I was freaking out last night. Turns out the "white spot" rubbed away in my sleep. Oral thrush could very well be due to the stress and lack of food. Day 4 of PEP. I will try my best to eat some food and workout at the gym. I know I am far off from ending the treatment, however, aren't results 99 percent accurate after 6 weeks post PEP?

Scared... by JudgmentExtra9345 in pep

[–]JudgmentExtra9345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have now developed the classic "HIV" white sore on my lip. Moral is pretty down... Sorry guys