HIV TESTS

Hi Doc,

i had unprotected vaginal sex with a girl of unkown status and afterwards, i fell into extreme guilt and anxiety. I went and got tested for HIV twice, once at the 6 week mark at my doctors lab and another at the 10 week mark at a walk-in clinic via the oraquick rapid (the one when they take a small sample of blood)both were negative.

Anyways, how relaible can i take these results, i feel like i still have all the symptoms and im going crazy. I have to see a psychologist on a weekly basis due to this and it has drove me nuts. Any insight would be greatly appreciated

thank you for your time!!

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[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

The risk of catching HIV from a single episode of unprotected vaginal sex is very low even if your partner was infected, which she probably wasn't.  In any case, as others responded before me (below), your test results prove you do not have an HIV infection.  Period.

Good luck--- HHH, MD

[nsns]

You are 100% HIV Free! Your mind is playing tricks on you as it does with everyone that puts there self in these situations, just remember how much stress is involved in having unprotected sex next time you get ready to go at it! Quit worring you have has two negative test that are 99.99999999999999999999999999999%

[Imdumb]

You can be 100% sure you do not have HIV.  But I would recommend keeping the appointment with the psychologist.  He/she may be able to help you get past your fears which are not founded in truth of your HIV status.

[ad2344]

thanks guys for your replies..you've made me feel better...ive never going to have unprotected sex again unless i know for certain it is ok...the stress and anxiety are just not worth it...plus the cost of this psychologist...i hope the doc agrees with you guys but nontheless god bless you for taking time to answer me.


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[ad2344]

quick follow-up question doc for a little peace of mind..lets say i acquired syphilis from my exposure...which i dont think i did..(i never noticed a chancre on or around my penis, however i did have a canker sore in my mouth for a few days)...would that have any effect on my 10 week hiv neagtive result?? any insight is greatly appreciated!!

thank you