scared...please advise

[stressedout357]

I have tested negative 12 weeks after unprotected sex with my EX boyfriend. But since then I was cut by a razor blade in one of our drawers in the condo that we had shared.

he was in that condo two weeks prior to my cut. Is it AT ALL a possibility that I could have been infected by that cut??

I just had a follow-up doc appointment yesterday and found out that I have bacterial sinustitus. She prescribed " Zithromax". Is sinustitus a sign of HIv Infection. prior to this I have had swollen neck and groin glands. headaches off and on. and a funky rash on my face and chest.

I asked my doc to be re-tested for HIV. So now, I'm very very scared and heart broken that I'm going test + this time around. Possibly from the razor blade cut...??

Please give me some help advise. And  please be blunt about my chances of testing positive.

I have EXTREME anxiety and stress issues.

Thank you so much.

[Edward W Hook, MD]

You have already asked this question and, because I was unavailable got the same answer from both Dr. Handsfield and I.  Asking the question again will not change the answer.  Your "exposure" was no risk.  You do not have HIV.  You can get tested to prove it to yourself if you wish but your chances of having HIV from the exposure you describe remain ZERO.  EWH  

[joggen]

You already posted this question and the doctor told you that you had no risk and that HIV doesn't live on inanimate objects.

It is not the common cold virus. It is very fragile and can't survive when exposed to air. You need exchange of body fluids to transmit the virus.

You will test negative (that's 100% certain). Your paranoid thinking (and your admitted anxiety and stress issues) are your main medical concerns. You need to speak with a mental help professional to get at the bottom of what is stressing you out and/or determine if you could benefit from medication.

[stressedout357]

Thank you Dr. Hook!

I apologize for the repeat question... But my Doc took another test, probably because of my anxiety. And the results came back negative!! Yeah!!!

The test was taken at exactly 7 weeks from the cut and about 19 weeks from the unprotected sex.

how acurate is testing 7 weeks after possible exposure??

Thank you, and NO more questions from me!!

[Edward W Hook, MD]

At 7 weeks between 95 and 99% of all HIV tests that are going to be positive will be.  Thus, this is yet further information to assure you that you do not have HIV.  EWH

[stressedout357]

Thank you for your answers, they are very  helpful!

7 weeks isn't the 100% testing time. Due to my "possible" exposure, would yu reccomend that I re-test at 12 weeks??

I know yopu have stated the razor cut has ZERO chance of exposure. But it was a drawer that raely gets opened... Does that effect the life of the virus??

Please advise.... Thank you so much for your support.

[worried826]

Geez, get over it already please. How could it possibly matter how many times the drawer was opened, what does that have to do with anything? You are way to paranoid.

I hope you getting therapy because you need it, you are way to OCD about this whole thing. Take care of yourself.

[Edward W Hook, MD]

This is the last answer because it is now becoming apparent that each answer does little to help and just prolongs your inappropriate concerns.  In you case, I would consider your 7week result to be proof that you did not get HIV (remember, you still don;t know your ex-BF has HIV, choosing to believe his statement that he does not).  

Zero means zero.  The virus would not survive a few minutes on an old razor blade, no matter where it was stored.

Further anxiety driven questions will be deleted.  If you cannot get over these concerns, please seek counseling help.  I say this out of compassion.  EWH