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Symptoms won't go away...
Hello,
Recently I had protected sex with a csw, and unprotected oral both ways. From reading this forum I know that oral poses no risk so I'm not worried about that. When I was done, I didn't bother checking the condom. So anyhow I had a minor cold and sore throat in the first 3 weeks and that has since subsided. But for a while now my skin has been extremely dry and irritable especially under my arm pits, my hands, in my groin and buttocks area I also have painful stretch marks that won't go away, this has been 3 months and they are still paining me.
I also have some red dots on my forehead and have developed acne on my head. I've also had blocked nostrils since that time and people keep asking me if I have a cold. I remember the csw is the one who gave me the condom and she said it was durex, I don't remember the thing breaking, but I'm worried that there may have been an unnoticeable tear.
I've since tested at 6 weeks and 9 for both HIV and STDs and they have been negative. I'd have moved on a long time ago but these symptoms keep me worried that something may have went wrong. Is there any cause for concern? I've read that skin problems are associated with HIV. I've finished the window period but I'm really nervous to go test again. Please advise.
Recently I had protected sex with a csw, and unprotected oral both ways. From reading this forum I know that oral poses no risk so I'm not worried about that. When I was done, I didn't bother checking the condom. So anyhow I had a minor cold and sore throat in the first 3 weeks and that has since subsided. But for a while now my skin has been extremely dry and irritable especially under my arm pits, my hands, in my groin and buttocks area I also have painful stretch marks that won't go away, this has been 3 months and they are still paining me.
I also have some red dots on my forehead and have developed acne on my head. I've also had blocked nostrils since that time and people keep asking me if I have a cold. I remember the csw is the one who gave me the condom and she said it was durex, I don't remember the thing breaking, but I'm worried that there may have been an unnoticeable tear.
I've since tested at 6 weeks and 9 for both HIV and STDs and they have been negative. I'd have moved on a long time ago but these symptoms keep me worried that something may have went wrong. Is there any cause for concern? I've read that skin problems are associated with HIV. I've finished the window period but I'm really nervous to go test again. Please advise.
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