Extremely stressed

[brianstern]

Hi Doctor,

I had an unprotected only oral sex with an unknown girl during September 2009. Later, I got a fear that I could have contracted STD's. I was tested and result came as HIV negative after 6 months since from that exposure. I was also tested and result came as Hepatitis B negative and Hepatitis C negative after 10 months since from the exposure. Still, I could not feel relaxed and thinking I might have contracted something.

I developed burning sensation in my body (especially in my back, legs and feet) after 10 days since from the exposure. It comes and goes. I was tested for Thyroid and the result came as normal. My doctor said that burning sensation could have come to the picture only because of nerve disorder.

I just want to relax myself. Am I not infected with any STD's? Do I need to get tested again? Please help me. It is my humble request.


Thanks,
Brian

[brianstern]

Hi,

Thank you so much for your kind reply which really has given piece to my mind. Thanks again.

Actually, I have plans to change my job. If I join a company, I may need to go through standard medical test. The scenario I have narrated above is right and true.

Shall I move on without re-testing? Am I safe? Should I feel relaxed?

If you say YES, I can certainly feel peace completely.

Brian

[kdaily]

If you were tested for all STDs 6 months post your exposure and they came back neg. I think you can move on. Your doctor is very much correct when he/she stated that it could have been your nerves. Anxiety and stress cause a lot of unwarranted symptoms. Of course if you are having high anxiety about your results then maybe you should retest so that you can move on. but again 6 months post exposure is conclusive for all stds