Sorry to be a pain doctors but can soneoe answer my last questions in my last post? I would like to know if angular cheilitis ( which I have had properly diagnosed by my gp) would call my 38 day negative duo test result into question? Would angular cheilitis in an individual prompt you to retest them? Would it raise any suspicions of a false negative? Have you ever seen a duo test taken after 5 weeks change from negative to positive?
I ask because you say a test should be repeated if there is symptoms suggestive of HIV infection - in a previous post on your other forum you have said that oral candidiasis wod be sufficient for you to want to retest - this is why I'm freaking out as I have angular cheilitis after my negative result.
Thank you and apologies again - I just want to know if ishiild retest.
Sorry to bother you doctor, this is my last post. My problem is that the angular cheilitis was diagnosed by my gp and this is what's making me worry. Do you suggest I come over to your practice to see you
No - definitely not - there's nothing wrong with you. Travelling to us will be a waste of your time and your money. Nothing happened and you've had a negative test. Nothing will change if you ccome over apart from you paying money.
or do you think, even in light of diagnosed angular cheilitis, that I can rely on my 38 day negative duo test?
Yes you can rely on the test. The supposed angular chelitis is not of any interest to me.
I suppose I want to know if angular cheilitis would be suspect enough for to warrant retesting for HIV in any case?
No - not in your case. I'm not going to be drawn into speculating about others. Nothing of interest happened and you are not infected.
Count your blessings, be glad and get on with your life.
I'm not coming back to this question.
Very best, Sean
Sorry to bother you doctor, this is my last post. My problem is that the angular cheilitis was diagnosed by my gp and this is what's making me worry. Do you suggest I come over to your practice to see you or do you think, even in light of diagnosed angular cheilitis, that I can rely on my 38 day negative duo test? I suppose I want to know if angular cheilitis would be suspect enough for to warrant retesting for HIV in any case?
"I don't buy any aspect of your concern I'm afraid. Unless i've seen you myself then I don't buy the angular cheilitis either. I think you are a resounding HIV negative and that the "exposure" you're having nightmares about never occurred"
Hi doctor,
Can I take it that the diagnosed angular cheilitis is nothing to worry about and that I don't need to bother with another test?
Thanks
Thanks for your reply,
I had the angular cheilitis diagnosed by my gp, its a real pain and looks awful. Happy to put this behind me now, thanks for the advice.
Hello,
I remember the first time you posted very well - which is saying something because it did indeed stand out from the crowd.
I remain unconcerned. I know you are pessimistic that some mischief occurred but I think the scenario you have fretted about is so very bizarre that it fails to convince me on so many different levels.
I don't buy any aspect of your concern I'm afraid. Unless i've seen you myself then I don't buy the angular cheilitis either. I think you are a resounding HIV negative and that the "exposure" you're having nightmares about never occurred.
STOP IT - stop worrying now please.
best wishes, Sean
Sorry doctors my first post was a spelling disaster! I also meant to put in the post that the masseuse said he didn't use anything on me at all.
No more posts from me, apologies for the rambling!
I also forgot to mention that I got a small linear rash (about an inch and a half long) on my groin at the top of my thigh (and a similar smaller rash on the other side), no sore throat, no fever This only lasted a couple of days but it was three weeks after the test.
Thanks again