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extremely tense and anxious about HIV

Hi Doctor,

4 days back I had a sexual encounter with a massage parlour woman. we used a condom and had sex for about 3-4 minutes before I cam and pulled out.

I used a tissue to wipe and I fear i might have touched the same tissue at the tip of the penis too. I went down to the toilet and then washed the penis with soap and water.

I went back home and then applied undiluted dettol all over my groin region and that hurt and burnt like crazy and i washed with soap. after applying the dettol even today, i have the burning feeling on my crotch. I went to a STD doc yesterday and he told me my skin on the testis and the penis looks ok and there is nothing to worry about.

I started having symptoms like nausea, slight phlegm in the throat , loose motion and body ache (cud be because I 'd played badminton 3 days back and then took a shower soon after and also had drank cold 100+ soon after the game) and there is slight ache somewhere near the groin or so (not sure). Also I took the flu vaccine yesterday and my left arm (the arm where vaccine was taken) is feeling quite tired and i still have the nausea

Is this the beginning of the symptoms of hiv? I am worried sick here and have absolutely no peace of mind. Please advice
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thanks so much AJ. I think its extreme case of anxiety and i always get loose motion when i am anxious. I jsut cant wait for the window period to get over and put my mind at ease.

AJ, you are a dear :)
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207091 tn?1337709493
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Yes.  You might get symptoms of aches, fever, etc., when your body is seroconverting, or developing antibodies.  This can take at least a couple of weeks.  

AJ
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Are you sure the symptoms were too early?
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Thanks a lot. I am mightily relieved.
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207091 tn?1337709493
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The flu shot can cause fatigue, aches, etc.

Dettol is an industrial cleaner, and shouldn't ever be used on your penis.  Not only would it not kill hiv infection in a person, and therefore is totally useless, it can also cause the burning feeling you are having.  

You would NOT have hiv symptoms this soon.

My guess this is anxiety, combined with a flu shot, industrial cleaner on your penis, and aches from activity.

You had protected sex.  The risk is very low.

AJ
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207091 tn?1337709493
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The flu shot can cause fatigue, aches, etc.

Dettol is an industrial cleaner, and shouldn't ever be used on your penis.  Not only would it not kill hiv infection in a person, and therefore is totally useless, it can also cause the burning feeling you are having.  

You would NOT have hiv symptoms this soon.

My guess this is anxiety, combined with a flu shot, industrial cleaner on your penis, and aches from activity.

You had protected sex.  The risk is very low.

AJ
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