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HIV - help, I think I may have it.

8 weeks ago I had vaginal sex with a white Canadian lady then my friend did too. He has no symptoms and is not worried. However, my anxiety is dreadful and I am convinced I've got HIV.

I have not had fever or a sore throat. However, I have had ingrown hairs on my chest and tummy (I shave this area and the outbreak peaked 4 weeks post exposure), which could have looked like a rash on the left side of my chest. I'm still getting the ingrown hairs). I now also have a wart on my thumb and 2 on my face.

Is a rash alone likely to be a sign of HIV? What about the warts? Does the rash always come with a fever and/or sore throat? I am really scared and would like some honest answers. A couple of times one of my fingers has got really cold as well!

Thanks

Stuart
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Thanks Vance!
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I'm not here 24/7.

Yes no as in no rash does not appear on it's own. Not discussing symptoms as they are general and related to many other things.
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Vance

I would really appreciate a response. Sorry, I'm just really anxious.

Thanks

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Is that 'no' as in 'no a rash never appears on its own?'

I will test anyway. I'd appreciate a response as you seem to be knowledgable.

What else would come with a rash?

Thanks
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No. Test now to know your result.
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Does ARS ever appear as a rash only?
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No Vance. The ingrown hairs may indeed have been a rash, if it was a rash, across my chest and torso would that make any difference? What about the warts? My anxiety is so severe that I cannot function. what would a ARS rash look like?

Sorry, I am worried sick. Would a rash alone be a sign? About 7 days post exposure I had slight aches on my arms at different times but never with another symptom and I put this down to anxiety. Rash / hairs outbreak at 4 weeks. No fever. No sore throat.

I literally symptom search all the time. I would appreciate a response.
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Symptoms have nothing to do with HIV.
Was sex protected?
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Forgot to add, I also have a couple of petachiae spots that have appeared on my tummy and arms.
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