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Weird coincidence or HIV??
Nov 10, 2009 03:19PM in the STDs Expert Forum
1) Yes. 2) Usually but not always. 3) No. Herpes lesions cannot come and go in a matter of hours or a day, regardless of genital massage, trauma, masturbation, etc. Herpes lesions cannot ever recur more often than once every 4-6 weeks and are not related to external stimulation. There are no exceptions to this. That's all for this thread.
Possible exposure
Nov 10, 2009 03:16PM in the HIV Prevention Expert Forum
Sorry, I thought you had an HIV test a few years ago. Since you're worried, have one now. You can expect it to be negative. Report back if and when you have been tested, or if you have seen a health care provider about the blemish (but not until then). It does not suggest HIV.
Possible exposure
Nov 10, 2009 08:12AM in the HIV Prevention Expert Forum
Your blood test results prove you did not catch HIV during the sexual exposure 9 years ago. If you have not otherwise been sexually active and do not share injection equipment with other persons, it is not possible you caught HIV elsewhere. Further, a single blemish on the penis -- whether due to ringworm or something else -- cannot possibly be the only sym...
Weird coincidence or HIV??
Nov 10, 2009 08:04AM in the STDs Expert Forum
I saw all these comments before responding above, and took them into account. You have no worries about HIV. Your symptoms also are not strongly suggestive of herpes, and the test results prove you don't have syphilis. If your symptoms persist and you are not certain your health care provider is knowledgeable in these areas -- and in view of your concern...
Weird coincidence or HIV??
Nov 10, 2009 08:01AM in the STDs Expert Forum
This questions should have been posed in the HIV Prevention forum, since that is your main concern. (The policy on this is clearly stated in the Important Disclaimer message at the top of the forum.) But before you spend another posting fee, I suggest you spend some time on that forum. You will find that the sexual exposure you describe was low risk for HI...
Bumps on Inside top Edge of foreskin
Nov 10, 2009 07:55AM in the STDs Expert Forum
Welcome to the STD forum. The only STD that could possibly cause "bumps" like you describe is genital warts. There really isn't enough detail in your description for me to tell whether warts are likely or not. I suggest you see a health care provider and get a professional diagnosis. If you choose to wait, you could look for more bumps, and fo...