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Bachelor party concern...I'm back again...

Bachelor party concern...I'm back again...

I hate to say it, but I'm back again - however, I don't have any new exposures.  I'm still very concerned over my bachelor party "lap dance" (6 months ago) I described all the details in my last question (no penetration at all), and got great feedback.  After posting, I received a 6.5 week negative test, and this was able to ease my mind for a while.  

The reason I'm back is because it seems like every time I'm able to get this off my mind, I have a weird symptom that will pop up.  The most concerning symptom to me is my armpits have been hurting for months, but I don't feel anything swollen (my doctor confirmed this)  I just recently had a cold sore on my lip, and I guess they are a sign of a weakened immune system.  Glands under my jaw have been swollen on and off, but I'm not sure they are really any bigger than normal (doctor confirmed)  

I guess I'm just very concerned that I MIGHT be the first person to ever contract this from my low-risk exposures.  I am very open with my family, and they all seem to think my anxiety is getting the best of me.....but I would still like your opinion (Teak, Lizzie, or any other forum experts)  Am I still very anxious over this, or do I really have a legitimate concern and need to get tested again before my wife and I decide to try and have children??

Any input will be much appreciated - Thank you!
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Also, Is it normal to have on-going symptoms for over 6+ months??  I really haven't felt that great since my exposure.
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You never had a risk and our answers aren't going to change.
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Thanks, Teak - I really appreciate all you do for this forum, and worry warts like myself.

What is your input on my painful armpits??  I'm not stretching it when I say they have both been painful for a few months now.
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See a doctor if you are concerned. It is unrelated to HIV.
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This will hopefully be my last question as I know this forum is very busy, and I don't want to excessively post.

What would have needed to take place for my situation to become a high risk?  A bleeding cut on my finger?  An open sore in my mouth?

Thanks.
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Also, is it required that an exotic dancer disclose her HIV status if she is knowingly positive?  Or is that just required if you intent to have intercourse?

Last question, I promise.

Thanks!
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For a risk, you would have need to have unprotected sex with her. It is really time to move on before you get reported for forum rules violation.

Oh and someone doesn't have to tell you anything about being HIV+ or HIV-. And why does it even matter?

Seek a therapist to help you with your anxiety issue.
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