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Gave oral sex in January
For a year leading up to January o had given unprotected oral sex to dozens of men ibhopked up with via craigslist, not knowing their status, and it's all been a huge regret. I got tested for the first time Jan 28 with a lab test, followed by a negative lab test on March 28, a 3rd gen. On May 13, I tested negative on a 4th gen ag/ab test ( I understand the antigen portion is moot after a month but this is the only test available) by quest diagnostics. Since then, I've tested negative on about 5 rapid finger prick tests (unigold and oraquick advance) at clinics. My gp doc wants me to test again at 6 months. I was also recently diagnosed with Lyme disease. Could this be considered an immunodeficiency problem that could delay seroconversion? I understand oral is low risk but there have been instances of transmission this way according to sites. Cdc hotline still recommends 6 month testing. what are th e odds that I can turn pos at 6 months?
You've no risk of turning positive at 6 months. The tests already taken are conclusive. Oral sex is a very low risk (for practical purposes negligible risk) for HIV although a greater risk for more common STD's
Thank you for your swift reply. No need to test out to 6 months then? And Lyme wouldn't affect any of my tests right? An irrational part of me thought that the detection of Lyme could've been a false positive due to hiv detection, leading me to take various rapid tests. I'm a mess. thanks.
Thank you for your swift reply. No need to test out to 6 months then? And Lyme wouldn't affect any of my tests right? An irrational part of me thought that the detection of Lyme could've been a false positive due to hiv detection, leading me to take various rapid tests. I'm a mess. thanks.
No need to test. Your GP asking to test at 6 months is probably because he follows old guidelines.
There is some argument over this. Doctors say that tests nowdays are so accurate it's pretty much conclusive by 1-2 months. However, guidelines means they are forced to stick to the 3 month window.
Based on the huge amount of tests done, you are negative.
There is some argument over this. Doctors say that tests nowdays are so accurate it's pretty much conclusive by 1-2 months. However, guidelines means they are forced to stick to the 3 month window.
Based on the huge amount of tests done, you are negative.
Thanks man, I appreciate the response. Just the whole 6 month thing has been hung over my head for a while cuz info is so all over the place these days. Especially since the cdc guideline still says in rare cases 6 months might be necessary. But thank you.
it might not be my place to give advice But according to everything I learned and read about hub three months is enough your Negative. You dodged a bullet Sort of like me be happy!!! wrap it up and dnt go play in with fire. Your health is worth so much more than a nut.
Thank you for the reply. I agree wholeheartedly. I can move on now and not worry about this anymore?
CDC hotline is maned by idiots. Yes move on.
Haha yeah it's ridiculous. You can even hear them looking stuff up online and reading right from it. You'd think the cdc phones would be managed by well informed people. Regular state helplines are far more helpful and give up to date info. Thanks Vance.
Yesterday went and got a rapid test again, negative of course. This is about 23 weeks post exposure. Why can't I accept that I'm negative?
I would seek help from a mental health professional.
Youre right, James, I do. I contemplated having my blood sent to the lab and the doctor at the urgent care clinic said it wouldn't be necessary. I gotta move on.
One more anxiety fueled question for the road. I had the 4th gen lab test after 3 months. I know the antigen portion of the test is undetectable after a month or so, so was it still reliable? Could the ab portion ever be undetectable at 3 months?
YES IT'S RELIABLE
Thank you. This is haunting my mind and I just want my worry to be over.
Because I'm a nut case, I'm gonna get another rapid in a few days at around 24 weeks. would that be considered 6 months?
Yeah
Negative Oraquick oral swab and unigold finger prick today, one day shy of 24 weeks. I'm moving on.
Would antibiotics for Lyme or a hep b vaccine shot affect hiv testing
The only thing that would make a difference in testing is a badly damaged immune system
Okay. It's just tough to figure out what is meant by a badly damaged immune system. is it specific?
You would know because you would have a condition that would've been indentified when you were young
Ah okay. Thank you James. Was scolded by a few hotlines today because of my anxiety.approaching the 6 month mark on Monday.Jan 13-July 13
You did not need to test in the first place .
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