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HIV SYMPTOMS AFTER ENCOUNTER

I had an encounter with a transexual prostitute twice once in September (protected anal receptive) and once in October (unprotected oral). I tested at 79/42 days, 87/49, 94/56 & 90/129. After my 3rd tested I got a chest cold and sinus issues that lasted a week,no fever or other symptoms.In Janauary I took my last 90 day test and a couple of days later I became congested again.Had a congested nose and what seems like water in my ears, for about a month, maybe a little longer now, no other symptoms. Could these be ARS or HIV related symptoms? One last question, the last oral swab I took I only swabbed my upper gums, both sides of the pad as instructed by the counselor. The control test showed it was working but the line was faint, she said it was definately negative. I've read that both upper and lower gums need to be swabbed for an acurate result. Is this true? I didn't tell my GP about the encounter or my tests but she did prescribe me antibotics. Should I tell my GP and go in for a traditional blood test? It's a small community and I know her personally and would rather not tell her.
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I don't have HIV btw
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Thanks big guy!
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Oral sex isn't a risk of HIV trans. Yes move on. If you feel unwell see a doctor. Whatever is wrong with you has nothing to do with HIV.
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100%? This is my first time doing something like this. What about the oral sex risk? What about the test results? Would you recommend I move on in spite of the prolonged sinus infection and perhaps improperly administered test?
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Had the condom failed you would have known 100%.
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If somehow the condom had broke, which I'm not 100% on what would be your analysis of the test results and symptoms?
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Nothing you said above would put you at risk for HIV.
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