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what are my chances?

i had sex with a CSW  months ago and it was my first time. i got really scare and run to my family doctor and told him about it he told me to come back in 3 months time to get tested but i couldn't wait. i tested at 4 weeks using a rapid it came out -ve. when i came back to collect the 3 month test result it was an ELISA test my dotor was not thier and i took the result from another doctor it was non reactive it was 13.5 weeks post exposure he told me that becuase i had symptoms like a rash and sor thoat and wight loss that i should come back to test at 6 months for my conclusive but my origional doctor told we that 3 months it enogh. i took another test at 15 and 17 weeks it also came back -ve. what are the chances that my results are false -ve? which doctor should i trust?
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Thanks boss
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13.5 weeks is conclusive like you've already be told.
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and did i take the test too early?
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Taking a test to early.
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thank  LIZZIE LOU for your advice but it would really calm me down if somebody answers my question. please i swaer it would be that last time i ask on this forum !! its just becuase i read from you guys that i shouldn/t trust the internt becuase of all the false information on it.


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186166 tn?1385259382
you have THREE negative test results past the required time frame.  accept your status and move on,  
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Thank you for your assurance to me regarding my conclusive -ve results. can you guys please answer one last question before i leave this forum: what might cause a false -ve? Thanks in advance :)
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173325 tn?1213936521
You don't have HIV if your test came back negative at the dates you posted.  End of story.
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thank you teak, but what would make the other doctor say that i have to come at 6 months, and what does symptoms have to do with it? also what could alter the resault to give me a false -ve?
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3 months was conclusive.
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