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Low risk and analysed ARS symptoms
Hello, first of all, I know that a HIV can't be diagnosed from symptoms and fingering is low risk exposure and there are no documented cases - yet. However, if you have been experienced something like I have you would be worried like a hell or not?
About exposure. I ordered a massage therapist from my hotel clinic at Beijing at last month. While massaging my legs and buttocks she gave a short massage "accidentally" to my anus and once or twice inserted her finger about quarter inch to my ***. I guess target was to get me excited and get tip from a hand-job. Another risk event was that I had some itchy mosquito bytes which I was scratching also during massage (small bleedings from those). And no, there was not actual sex with or without condom, no blow-job. So according to many internet forums risk is low, right?? Further, I have no idea if she had cut on her finger and/or if she was HIV + or -.
Okay after 10-11 days of exposure I felt pain on my right knee (top and back). Later on both my legs had a similar problem. Also my groin was sensitive/hot and pain on thighs. Further, lymphatic nodes behind my ear were swollen. Then I measured temperature from my ears which was 98,24 - 99.32 F depending on day/time. I also felt heat and small pain on my neck. On day 16 I visited a doctor which examined me and gave 10 days (twice a day Ciprofloxacin 500mg) antibiotics due the possible bacteria infection (e.g. from food). According to blood test my CRP was then 11. I guess antibiotics did something 'cause lymphatic nodes behind ears were not swollen any more.
After a week of antibiotics (on day 22) I also notice an eczema like skin reaction on my chest and face. Skin is a bit red, dry and sensitive (heat/swetting causes more problem). Those can of course come from the stress/sleepless due to fact that I have had atopic skin on my youth. Similar reaction comes always after/during sport but only last few hours.
On day 26 I went to see a specialist which took, I guess 3rd generation, antibody test (HIV AB). And I also visited anonymous test place where I got quick test (HIV 1/2 Abbot). Both of those were negative. Still regardless of my symptoms I was told by HIV counselors and sex dis. specialist that is so small possibility to get HIV and I should move on with my life. Yeah easy to say.
On day 27, I notice yeast on my mouth and penis. I have had always some yeast problems but not so major. Sure my diet, stress and antibiotics might have something do with those problems, hopefully. During days I have had only cigarettes and coffee. And in order to sleep few hours per night and calm down I have taken a couple of beers everyday since day 9 .
Panic on day 27 due to yeast problem. I went to test my self to 3rd place that executed VIDAS HIV DUO ULTRA (HIV-AbAg) 4th gen test which was also negative.
On day 35 once again visited a doctor who analyzed mouth yeast problem and gave medicine to it. I asked about HIV possibility. Answer: according to risks and current test results I should not be worried. Once again more blood tests: Basic blood analysis, CPR, white blood cells, sedimentation rate etc.
In addition to other symptons I have had in some phase of this journey night sweats and armbits has felt a bit sensitive and lym.nodes might be a bit swollen. Further, I had short and small inflammation of the both eyes.
Now is day 37 (27 day from first symptoms). Morning temp 98.24. Still some amount of pain on knees and back of those. I have still yeast on my mouth but already recovering as well as my penis and skin. Is ARS passing by or ???
I know that I should be tested once again but I am so sure that it will turn to be positive... too many symptoms of ARS. Sorry about this a long story but felt that I had to write a whole story.
Regards, Family man
About exposure. I ordered a massage therapist from my hotel clinic at Beijing at last month. While massaging my legs and buttocks she gave a short massage "accidentally" to my anus and once or twice inserted her finger about quarter inch to my ***. I guess target was to get me excited and get tip from a hand-job. Another risk event was that I had some itchy mosquito bytes which I was scratching also during massage (small bleedings from those). And no, there was not actual sex with or without condom, no blow-job. So according to many internet forums risk is low, right?? Further, I have no idea if she had cut on her finger and/or if she was HIV + or -.
Okay after 10-11 days of exposure I felt pain on my right knee (top and back). Later on both my legs had a similar problem. Also my groin was sensitive/hot and pain on thighs. Further, lymphatic nodes behind my ear were swollen. Then I measured temperature from my ears which was 98,24 - 99.32 F depending on day/time. I also felt heat and small pain on my neck. On day 16 I visited a doctor which examined me and gave 10 days (twice a day Ciprofloxacin 500mg) antibiotics due the possible bacteria infection (e.g. from food). According to blood test my CRP was then 11. I guess antibiotics did something 'cause lymphatic nodes behind ears were not swollen any more.
After a week of antibiotics (on day 22) I also notice an eczema like skin reaction on my chest and face. Skin is a bit red, dry and sensitive (heat/swetting causes more problem). Those can of course come from the stress/sleepless due to fact that I have had atopic skin on my youth. Similar reaction comes always after/during sport but only last few hours.
On day 26 I went to see a specialist which took, I guess 3rd generation, antibody test (HIV AB). And I also visited anonymous test place where I got quick test (HIV 1/2 Abbot). Both of those were negative. Still regardless of my symptoms I was told by HIV counselors and sex dis. specialist that is so small possibility to get HIV and I should move on with my life. Yeah easy to say.
On day 27, I notice yeast on my mouth and penis. I have had always some yeast problems but not so major. Sure my diet, stress and antibiotics might have something do with those problems, hopefully. During days I have had only cigarettes and coffee. And in order to sleep few hours per night and calm down I have taken a couple of beers everyday since day 9 .
Panic on day 27 due to yeast problem. I went to test my self to 3rd place that executed VIDAS HIV DUO ULTRA (HIV-AbAg) 4th gen test which was also negative.
On day 35 once again visited a doctor who analyzed mouth yeast problem and gave medicine to it. I asked about HIV possibility. Answer: according to risks and current test results I should not be worried. Once again more blood tests: Basic blood analysis, CPR, white blood cells, sedimentation rate etc.
In addition to other symptons I have had in some phase of this journey night sweats and armbits has felt a bit sensitive and lym.nodes might be a bit swollen. Further, I had short and small inflammation of the both eyes.
Now is day 37 (27 day from first symptoms). Morning temp 98.24. Still some amount of pain on knees and back of those. I have still yeast on my mouth but already recovering as well as my penis and skin. Is ARS passing by or ???
I know that I should be tested once again but I am so sure that it will turn to be positive... too many symptoms of ARS. Sorry about this a long story but felt that I had to write a whole story.
Regards, Family man
Thanks for your support and I really hope that you are right. I really don't wanna be the first one to get it from such way. And If there is a doctor reading this thread please comment as well 'cause for some reason I wasn't able to post my questions to Ask A Doctor forum.
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