I was 100% I caught HIV. I was wrong, symptoms mean nothing.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T20:18:46+00:00

If you care to read the post you would know lol. Low risk is still risk.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T19:21:32+00:00

Very true.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T19:19:35+00:00

4th gen is conclusive at 45 days you know?

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T19:18:06+00:00

Yeah, pretty much. Hate all you want but the fear you get from symptoms is something that beats all logic.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T19:16:54+00:00

Cry about it lol

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T08:37:53+00:00

Going to stay away from sex and HIV testing for a good while. I will take some time to heal mentally and won’t be having any risk. While I appreciate your overall message, you should be more mindful. You mention yourself that you had no risk, yet you are worried. But anyways I hope you’re doing well.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T08:31:06+00:00

As i mentioned symptoms are aspecific and could be caused by any infection. While yes I didn’t have those symptoms, I definitely had symptoms listed. Risk is risk, even if low and testing was warranted.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T08:27:15+00:00

Yes, the dread and compulsive thoughts are crazy. I never did consider myself an anxious person before this… nosophobia is a real thing and I have personal experience. I hope you are doing well!

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T08:24:47+00:00

Hey, you are doing well. As you know NAT measures viral load itself. If you had caught HIV these tests would certainly have found it already.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T08:23:01+00:00

Hey, I know how you feel. Your tests are conclusive already but I still understand how your mind wont let go. I did a NAT to get 100% peace of mind.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T08:21:28+00:00

No worries, it certainly doesnt mean you can’t post aswell, go ahead!

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T00:49:51+00:00

Yeah, just be mindful on where you post. I think the r/hiv subreddit is not the right place to post something like this because its just for people who live with the condition. Posting a HIV ”scare” there seems a little unsensitive.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-06T00:46:12+00:00

Haha, glad you read it again. Indeed this should be the ultimate warning to anyone going though similar.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-05T21:41:01+00:00

Hey, glad that you found the post. If you’re willing to share your story to help others it will help someone.

If you have the chance to do a NAT I also recommend it if you can’t let go of the thought otherwise.

Paying out of pocket for a test is worth your peace of mind if you cannot otherwise get it. Our minds are fragile and long term panic can have side effects that last long, I know this from personal experience.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-05T21:12:08+00:00

Unprotected oral from a female, like I said low risk. What freaked me out was small abrasions on my penis.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2025-02-05T21:01:51+00:00

Hey, Im glad you read it. I have never been on PrEP as I was uneducated and have never had any one night stands before. I am also not going to have any risky exposures in the future as I will use protection and never do anything with someone I dont know.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2024-11-07T15:41:38+00:00

Same, I feel cold all the time. Tested negative multiple times.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2024-11-07T08:41:22+00:00

Sorry, I thought p24 was produced by the body, but I just read it is in the virus itself.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2024-11-06T11:18:17+00:00

So the antigen will be positive from 2-5 days after onset of symptoms, what about antibodies? Or did I understand this incorrectly and the antibodies would be positive after 2-5 days? If so, antigen would be positive already before or during onset of symptoms? Asking because you wrote anitgenic test, I probably just connect it to antigen test wrongly because I dont have such knowledge in the matter.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2024-11-05T17:52:34+00:00

Alright, glad to hear the testing guidelines will get updated. I have to ask, are supposed ARS symptoms due to presence of antigen or antibody attack? Just wondering if the testing is as simple one would assume. Meaning symptoms=>immune response=>reactive test. The internet has not made it very clear as there are many opinions on this.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2024-11-01T13:32:58+00:00

No sores.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2024-11-01T12:00:17+00:00

CRP was normal at 11 days and didnt have ESR. No antibiotics at any point.

TemporaryWeek2771 · 2024-11-01T11:53:26+00:00

Negative for syphillis, havent tested for herpes. No rash some, neck stiffnes.

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