unprotected sex with an hiv pos man

Hi,

I am hoping someone can help calm my fears, although I know my risk is not small.  Over the past two days, I engaged in the best sex...several times over, all unprotected...it was amazing and was the most wonderful time, with the most wonderful person who I have known and respected for years.  At the end of day two, I found out that he's hiv positive.  This was yesterday.

Last night I went to see an HIV Specialist, who returned to her office at 8:30 PM to see me and try to help me.  Right now, I'm on some pretty harsh medications...Truvada and Kaletra, which she's hoping will help keep me from becoming positive.  I can't decide if it's the medication or my stress that is making me feel so miserable.  My stomach is sick, I have a terrible taste in my mouth, I can't eat, etc.  

I was already fighting a cold/sore throat when I was with this guy...and I know my stress is making it worse.  I guess I'm just looking for support or some kind thoughts...or maybe even some statistics as I wait this out.  I feel like I'm screwed.  

[seb89]

Not knowing enough about hiv and transmission I can comment on the stress part.... yeah your body does react to stress in a negative way and will likely exaggerate any medication side effects.  Physiologically you are scared, which makes your body scared, and it is reacting.  Good luck.

[Teak]

Yes, Kaletra can tear up your stomach. You should have been advised of that before you were given that prescription. A condom would have been a cheaper way of preventing infection.

[jo_k]

I appreciate you taking the time to comment on my situation--but I think it's obvious I'm already beating myself up for having unprotected sex with an HIV positive man...no need to rub it in further and there is certainly no reason to scold me for something I already know was wrong.

I don't think I'm looking for sympathy, as this was my decision to have unprotected sex, but facts on whether or not these drugs are proven to work would be helpful.

Anyway, I guess I will move forward...