Help understanding Symptoms

I have in the past been very anxious and stress about possible contact with someone who may have had HIV - A lap dancer from Prague.

My hand came into contact with her genitals briefly and the reason I worried was due to the fact I bite my nails until the skin is red and sore and I was concerned the virus could have entered through the tips of my fingers.  This was nearly 8 weeks ago.

I've not been felling great over the past 2 months, not been sleeping very well, drinking too much and generally run down and have put it down to the stress of thinking I have contracted HIV.  Over time I've convinced myself how silly I have been and have started to got on with things as normal.

However, yesterday I developed the sniffles and a killer sore throat.  I went to see the  doc said I've viral pharyngitis (to me that's a sore throat).  My question is could this be the initial symptoms of HIV?  Is 7 weeks too late for that?  Should I get tested? All the stress and worry is coming back in waves.

I feel a little better just posting this so thanks for 'listening'.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Kris - UK.

[Jaguar83]

NO.

ZERO RISK.

Your MD already told you what was wrong.

[Krisuk]

Thanks Jaguar83.  It feels good just to talk about it.

Kris.

[Krisuk]

Spot on.  As a father of a young boy, the anxiety has put me in an unfamiliar place over the past 2 months.  My 'perfect' life has seemed to be falling apart.

Again thanks for responding - Plus like the name, I drive a Jag.......

[Jaguar83]

Yep....although I know my 'symptoms' are real and there has to be a cause, I've accepted that they aren't due to HIV. The act that placed me in my situation created serious guilt-driven-anxiety within me as well, so I know what yer goin' through...

You'll push on through, brother

[Jaguar83]

Yep. From your response, seriously, it sounds like you are having feeling of guilt-driven-anxiety from this experience. For your own sake, try to stop brooding.

[Jaguar83]

Good luck, man. You are fine HIV-wise, though. I'd suggest talking to a friend (that you trust) about it or if you still can't let it go, seek professional help. Sounds like you'll be fine though.

[TREKER1701]

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