Following potential exposure some months ago, my mind went down the route of considering HIV first although my symptons didn't really fit. I would like to know if Hep B or even C could be plausible. Some sympton may be anxiety, others not related but they seem ongoing.
Within 48 hrs diarrhea for a few days (possibly alcohol related or anxiety)
Week 5 facial flushing for an hour during drinking, never happened before, diarrhea next day
Blood bruise on penis shaft, like a burst vessel
Week 6 small bruise like rash on chin
Week 7 swollen cervical lymph node, behind ear lobe on one side
Generally a couple of random diarrhea bouts
Week 8 white tongue, doctor later said didn't look like thrush
Week 10 mild folliculitis on buttocks, cleared after 6 months, doctor didn't prescribe anything at time
Appearance of cherry angiomas on body, weren't there before
Week 12 dull ache in back of legs, leg weakness for a week
Facial flushing during drinking happened again, not as sever as first time
After week 12 general symptoms of intermittent leg ache at back of thigh, noticable when driving more
Feel like my legs are vibrating when first lay in bed
Muscle Fasculations everyday, random all over body, even at my ankle?
Dull ache in testicles from time to time
Occasional chest tightness
Smooth patches on tongue that come and go
Pityriasis Rosea (can't find link to hep although Herpes 6&7 is mentioned)
What looks like Lichen Planus on head of penis now
Constant itching
Bruises are far more severe, one arm was covered and I don't even remember hitting it.
Apologies for length but I want a view from anyone with knowledge, although nothing major my symptoms are ongoing and I want to get to the bottom of them, I know I'll have to test.
The main thing that got me considering hepatitis was the bruising, twitches, cherry angioma and flushing. I'm not sure hep can cause lymph node swelling. Lichen planus has also been mentioned but the Internet is full of contradiction.
One last question, is it completely impossible to consider hep c, I'm led to believe transmission from straight sex is rare, if this is the case why are so many people affected?
Thanks so much to anyone that can help