Hi Everyone,
My story isn't very different from several I've read here, I jeopardized my marriage and my health by having sex with a woman of unknown std status. I had condom protected sex, although the condom was to small and left the bottom 3 inches of my penis uncovered, I am sure the condom didn't break though. However I am concerned that vaginal fluid could have come in contact with my foreskin due to the condom being small.
Due to concerns about my unfaithfulness and what being exposed to ANY std could do to my family I decided to get a full panel std checkup.
3 weeks post exposure negative for everything, except Hepatitis A. ( I believe this to be from contaminated food ).
4 weeks, negative HIV, using vitros anti hiv 1/2 assay. EIA test. ( 3rd generation EIA test )
5 weeks, negative HIV, using vitros anti hiv 1/2 assay. EIA test. ( 3rd generation EIA test )
7 weeks, negative HIV, using oraquick mouth swab.
9 weeks, negative HIV, using oraquick mouth swab.
11 weeks, negative HIV, using vitros anti hiv 1/2 assay. EIA test. ( 3rd generation EIA test ) and negative syphillis as well as negative Hepatitis B and C tests.
13 weeks 4 days, negative HIV, using vitros anti hiv 1/2 assay. EIA test. ( 3rd generation EIA test )
My doctor is a great guy but I think he is behind on the latest testing guidelines as he wants me to have another test at 6 months because that is his standard protocol. Not because of any specific concerns.
From week 8 until now, which is 15 weeks after exposure,I have had what feels like swollen glands under my jaw and a few on the right side of my groin and some fatigue. No other symptoms that I'm aware of though.
My wife has been absolutely awesome throughout this ordeal and is a much better spouse than I deserve, she would like to resume intimate relations, however I am concerned about these swollen glands and can't stand the thought of exposing her to anything else that could hurt her!
Here is my question, based on the tests I've had and the timing of them, would it be O.K to resume an intimate relationship with her?
Thank you for your time and answers.