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Recurring (multiple) canker sores

I was with a sex worker 4 1/2 weeks ago.  Had protected vaginal sex and unprotected oral sex (giving and getting) with the sex worker.  Anyway, 4-5 days after this took place I started getting some canker sores on the inside of my lips.  I have always gotten canker sores in the past so this was not a big shock to me at all.  But then about 2 1/2 weeks after being with the sex worker I started getting more canker sores.  I also got canker sores in the back of my throat which hurt some.  The canker wores would go away and come back 3-5 days later, sometimes in the same sports.  

I got tested (HIV antibody rapid) at 25 days and 30 days from the HIV expsore date and the tests were negative.  I plan to go back for more resting at 8 weeks and 3 months.

My question is, are multiple canker sores, specifically recurring canker sores, symptoms of early stages of HIV?  I ask because even though I have had canker sores in the past, now I am getting it over and over for the past 3-4 weeks.

I don't think I have had any other symptoms except for maybe a sore throat (which could have been caused by the canker sores).

Thank you in advance for answering my question.
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Your stress may be causing the canker sores.
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Can anyone answer my question?  Is multiple recurring canker sores a symptom of the early stages of HIV or are they symptoms of later stages of HIV?  Thank you very much!
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Even though it is highly unlikely that my actions put me at risk for HIV, can you or anyone else still answer my specific question: are multiple canker sores, specifically recurring canker sores, symptoms of early stages of HIV?  I ask because even though I have had canker sores in the past, now I am getting it over and over for the past 3-4 weeks since my last exposure.

Thanks in advance! :-)
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You never had an exposure.
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