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Gave & received oral sex to a male, tested at 8 weeks
I both gave and received oral sex at the same time to a guy I met but stupidly didn't check his status before we got started. I'll never make that mistake again. It was my first time having a casual encounter, and I didn't like it. I tasted and quickly swallowed some pre-ejaculatory fluid but I stopped before either of us ejaculated, and sort of ran off.
At 4 weeks I saw some irritation downstairs so I went to a doc, and he did an HIV test. At 8 weeks (+1 day technically) I had another HIV test done. They also tested me for syphilis (blood), gonorrhea (urine), chlamydiae (urine), and HIV (blood) that time; all negative.
1) Because the exposure was oral, and because I tested at 8 weeks, do I need a followup test at 3 months? Even taking a conservative stance.
I've seen too much conflicting information not to ask directly, even if this is a repetitive question;
2) when can I test to solidly and confidently proclaim that I could not have gotten HIV from this encounter?
3) If I need to test again, are HIV rapid tests as accurate as normal tests? I've heard they have more false positives, and this idea scares me.
I asked my doctor for a 12 week HIV test because I saw that's what's usually recommended, and he said it's too soon to test, and I need to wait at least 4-6 months, though my exposure us unlikely to pass HIV it is possible. This doesn't line up with what I've read about, and now I don't know when I can call the all clear downstairs and resume my life. I feel like my doctor is misinformed, but at the same time he is a doctor and I don't want to write off what he said as nonsense.
Other than this I'm a healthy individual, I had a hernia once that was repaired in my teens, and my wisdom teeth removed about eight months ago... Other than that, I haven't ever had any serious medical issue and I'm not on any medication.
At 4 weeks I saw some irritation downstairs so I went to a doc, and he did an HIV test. At 8 weeks (+1 day technically) I had another HIV test done. They also tested me for syphilis (blood), gonorrhea (urine), chlamydiae (urine), and HIV (blood) that time; all negative.
1) Because the exposure was oral, and because I tested at 8 weeks, do I need a followup test at 3 months? Even taking a conservative stance.
I've seen too much conflicting information not to ask directly, even if this is a repetitive question;
2) when can I test to solidly and confidently proclaim that I could not have gotten HIV from this encounter?
3) If I need to test again, are HIV rapid tests as accurate as normal tests? I've heard they have more false positives, and this idea scares me.
I asked my doctor for a 12 week HIV test because I saw that's what's usually recommended, and he said it's too soon to test, and I need to wait at least 4-6 months, though my exposure us unlikely to pass HIV it is possible. This doesn't line up with what I've read about, and now I don't know when I can call the all clear downstairs and resume my life. I feel like my doctor is misinformed, but at the same time he is a doctor and I don't want to write off what he said as nonsense.
Other than this I'm a healthy individual, I had a hernia once that was repaired in my teens, and my wisdom teeth removed about eight months ago... Other than that, I haven't ever had any serious medical issue and I'm not on any medication.
Just wanted to stop by and say I had an antibody test done (20 week mark now) and it came back NEGATIVE!
I know you guys told me this all along, but now *I* know I'm HIV negative.
Thank you for all your support, both to those who replied, and to those who's other replies I read through.
I know you guys told me this all along, but now *I* know I'm HIV negative.
Thank you for all your support, both to those who replied, and to those who's other replies I read through.
Ignore HIVfromex responce, it makes no sense and he was just asking a question this morning about HIV.
I'm sorry but I don't understand what you mean, could you explain that statement to me?
Well I slept on it for quite a while, and I still feel that I'd like to get a final test to confirm I'm okay, since I'm well passed the 3 month mark.
I get that this is a psychological exercise, but I haven't been able to enjoy or even often allow myself to have sex with my new girlfriend because in the back of my head I feel guilty that I might be putting her at risk. I told her about my tests, but not my exposure because everyone here has said I'm fine. Still I feel that with a final negative test I personally will be able to accept that I'm okay and fully move on.
That said, I'm concerned I could get a false positive and make my anxiety worse... Is there a way I can minimize my risk of getting a false positive? Is getting a commercial lab test done my best option to calm my fears? If I feel sick or have a sore throat/etc./etc. or have eaten some exotic food that wont affect it right?
Am I severely overestimating how often false positive's happen?
I get that this is a psychological exercise, but I haven't been able to enjoy or even often allow myself to have sex with my new girlfriend because in the back of my head I feel guilty that I might be putting her at risk. I told her about my tests, but not my exposure because everyone here has said I'm fine. Still I feel that with a final negative test I personally will be able to accept that I'm okay and fully move on.
That said, I'm concerned I could get a false positive and make my anxiety worse... Is there a way I can minimize my risk of getting a false positive? Is getting a commercial lab test done my best option to calm my fears? If I feel sick or have a sore throat/etc./etc. or have eaten some exotic food that wont affect it right?
Am I severely overestimating how often false positive's happen?
Yah that's something to consider... I guess I'll sleep on it and see how I feel in the morning.
Not needed but if it helps you then you can do it, but you have to remember a false positive is possible.
Awesome! I knew that was the answer, but it's tough to ignore any advice given from a physician.
A psychological followup; do you think it's a good idea for me to get a final test since I am at the 12 week mark already? (the doctor put one in for me to come take, he said no need to see him first for it)
What I mean is, not do I need it, but do you think it will help me emotionally/psychologically to get the test, even though it's not needed?
I'll admit I'm a worrier, god help me when I have kids.
A psychological followup; do you think it's a good idea for me to get a final test since I am at the 12 week mark already? (the doctor put one in for me to come take, he said no need to see him first for it)
What I mean is, not do I need it, but do you think it will help me emotionally/psychologically to get the test, even though it's not needed?
I'll admit I'm a worrier, god help me when I have kids.
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1. No, you do not have HIV.
2.You have tested as much as you need to, you do not have HIV.
3. You do not need to test again.
You doctor has no idea, and needs to read up on HIV testing. If you had a risk, and you haven't your 8 week test would be an excellent indication of your status and is highly highly unlikely to change. Again, you have not had a risk.