Anything is possible but oral ulcers are not a typical finding in persons with recently (within a few years of infection) acquired persons with HIV. EWH
Thanks Dr. Hook. I figured I would be taking another test because I cannot seem to shake the fear. If God is willing I hope it is negative for HIV again and I feel I could move on completely.
I would like to at least get your view on the possibility symptoms could occur within the first year, after the acute stage. My understanding is that after the acute stage the asymtomatic stage would not show any symptoms beyond maybe swollen lymph nodes. And that this stage would last at least a few years. So is it is possible to have symptoms caused by HIV during this stage? Finally, would someone already be into the early symptomatic phase within 8 months? I understand that symptoms can never be used for diagnosis but I just wanted to know how possible it would be that my mouth issue could possibly be a symptom at 8-9 months.
Welcome back to the Forum. I am sorry that this exposure continues to worry you. I remain confident, based on your tests that you do not have HIV. The oral ulcers and gum problems that you describe sound like canker sores which (unfortunately since we do not have a good understanding of how to manage them) are common and can be particularly troublesome for persons who are anxious. In general however, when symptoms and test result for HIV, taken at the appropriate time, disagree, the test results are always right.
All I can do is to urge you not to worry or, perhaps, to suggest that you test again 1 more time, to prove that this is not HIV. I am confident that it is not. EWH