HIV Concerns.

[lechekatalga]

I had unprotected sex 5 months ago...anal,,,..after 3 or 4 weeks..I had flu like symptoms..very bad symptoms such nausea, headache..sleepiness...fatigue..and so on..it lasted for 1 month..one time have this very itchy rash...i believe it's HIVES..very itchy and lasted for 4 days..my question is,,have I already contracted HIV??? i'm so worried..got tested yesterday and got a result of negative..the test was a rapid test that used finger pricl to get blood and give a result in 30 minutes...i'm so freaked out..is the test realiable?? I mean ,,,the RASH..is HIV rash itchy??? thanks...

[lechekatalga]

ok...but look,,,i have read many article saying that..a rapid test must be done again 6 months after the incident for a sure result..so is that recommended for my case???

[LIZZIE LOU]

well since you tested at 5 months...AND i told you that your test was CONCLUSIVE...the power of deduction rules out 6 months and 1 yr, now doesnt it?

[lechekatalga]

what time is appropriate?? 3 months or 6 months?? or 1 year???

[LIZZIE LOU]

a RAPID test done at the appropriate time is reliable and conclusive.

YOU DONT HAVE HIV

[lechekatalga]

thanks Lizzie..but it's really bugging me...because,,,I have read so many about HIV and symptoms..and my situation is very similar to what on the papers...and I don't want one day,,,I will be rushed to a hospital and be diagnosed as having AIDS...so yeah,,really scared me Lizzie..is my test really conclusive?? because My doctor told me to return for other STD testing..but not HIV..he said that i'm fine..but it's just a RAPID test...thanks again...

[LIZZIE LOU]

your test was CONCLUSIVE...proving that you dont have hiv.

further testing is not warranted.

until you are in a monogamous relationship where BOTH of you have tested...ALWAYS use condoms for penetrative vaginal / anal intercourse.  sex lasts a few minutes...HIV LASTS A LIFETIME ! ! !