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Stressing Out Badly... Please Help!!

I'm stressing out here! It started with my wife getting sick with Flu like symptoms... She's all better now! However my throat started bothering me badley last week. It has improved but there are still small bumps in the back and the roof and sides of my mouth looks like it's turning white. No pain or discomfort though. The Doc put me on Tamiflu when my wife had the flu and now I'm taking amoxi for the sore throat. I've been having headaches and muscle spasms in my shoulders and neck. Would my exposure be enough to test positive for HIV. Even if there was a brief oral with no condum? I believe 100% a condom was used but for lack of memory and stress of it all, I wanted to ask. My mind seems to be playing tricks on me!! Protection was used for anal, but what if it was ripped off afterwards an I was exposed to touching the condom or a small hole for that matter?!?! UGH!!! Sorry just a little freaked by my throat and mouth. Your comments are greatly appreciated. I go today to get a rapid test... It's been 4 1/2 weeks as of this week.
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Recommended time for ab tests is 3 months. 6 months is "outdated" with new tests.
But you can always take a Duo or COMBO test that is conclusive after 4 weeks.

But as I said, there is no need for the tests unless they will help you sleep better.

Cheers
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Wow, can't believe the stress I've put my self through... Waiting to go in is an anxious experience. So I keep hearing/reading nothing to be worried about... the test will be fine. No need for a test, not enough exposure through oral. Since I'm getting the rapid test at 4 1/2 weeks will it be efficient enough or should I go back in 3 to 6 months for another? Or will I be cleared of the worries?
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You can expect a negative result. On the basis of what you have said, there was no risk of HIV.
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Thanks Lizzie for your reply... Going in an hour for the test. Hopefully all goes well!!
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186166 tn?1385259382
still no risk !
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Thanks guys, I appreciate your replies.... So one last question, if there was some rimming going on and I was the receiver never the giver in any of the scenarios... Would I be at risk? What if I have hemriods that were flared up, or a small cut from shaving? Nothing bleeding of course… I'm really embarrassed asking these questions but need to know for my sanity!! Thanks again for comments...
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Oral Sex is not a way to acquire HIV. You have NO RISK.
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186166 tn?1385259382
you had NO risk.

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