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Condom Broke pep failed? Need advise

Thanks to all for being available....

My exposure was vaginal condom break, with a West african girl. I think i realised in 2/3 stroke, but for safer side we consider 2/4 mins, i was exposed in her. After i was on PEP (lopin avoir/Ritonavir+ Lamivudine 300mg and Tenofovir). I complète my PEP almost 3 weeks back. During all this périod i have read tons of messages. .was thinking not write. But since i complete my PEP, i am having high symtomps like lymph node in groin with Minor pain. Lower abdominal pain. Till date i am having fatigue and joint pain. Now since two days i am having bad sore Throat. All this made to write to you all, for seeking your advise. Because of this not able to concentrate on my Work. Scared that i am Seroconverting.... Please advise
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Thanks for your response,

He has asked to visit in January for testing. It's been more than three weeks, do you think the cause of all symptoms are due to medicin. I am so much convinced that I have been infected, now I am scare to get tested.

Actually the place where this doctor sit is a part of government hospital. So last week I went to other private hospital for check my lower abdominal, which have uneven pain which keeps moving in between left to right and also asked to check pain in lymph nodes. But he has given some medicin saying I have lots of gases. I even asked him if I need to get tested for STD, he said no need. But he has asked to visit after a week. Which is on Friday. To some extend I had some relief in lower abdominal pain. But I still have pain in my left lymp nodes in groin which some time up to my left side of stomach and down till the left testicle. Don't know what is going on. Can you please advise... What this pain is about... Once again thanks
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Thanks... God bless you
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1508374 tn?1380808510
Try to keep calm and wait for the right time to do your test. I am sure that your symptoms are due to medicine and anxiety! A strong combination!
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1508374 tn?1380808510
When are you supposed to test now?

You must visit your doctor again in order to estimate the pep influence of all these symptoms. I am pretty sure that the cause of your symptoms are due to the medicins. But we can not proceed on a medical conclusion via internet.
Take care
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Thanks,

Really appreciate,

Here they speaks French language, communication is a big problem. While giving PEP he did mention that the medication is not that easy, he even prescribed medicine for diarrhea. Nothing much and he told to come back after 3 months after completion of PeP medication. It was good that this PEP medication was available.

Last almost 2 months, I have gone through several messages, even seen doctor and expert advising not to go for PEP considering my exposure. But still I have gone for PEP for more assurance. During PEP I was quite ok with the medicine side effects. But after I Started having ARS symptoms like diarrhea, pain in lower abdominal, fatigue, pain in Lymph Nodes in Groin, night sweat, stiff neck, chest pain and Sore throat. All this driving me crazy.

Don't know what to do, I am not able to concentrate on my work. Not able to discuss this with anyone here. Please advise, whether I am seroconverting? Actually The girl was of Guinea Bissau, which is high risk place...please advise..
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1508374 tn?1380808510
Hi,
PEP can cause several symptoms to a human body due to its chemical "character". My opinion be calm and I am sure that everything will be ok. For every single question you should contact your doctor who is responsible for your medication. He is obligated to keep you informed.
Take care
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Please guys can anyone review my situation... Really Having had time...

What are my chances of getting infected?
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