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HIV RISK AND SYMPTONS

3 weeks ago I went with a sex worker and had protected oral and vaginal sex. I do not recall the condom breaking in any way. She also gave me a love bite around my nipples - I did not see any blood or cut on me but one tiny opening of skin I could see after. She also gave me some closed mouth kisses and one open mouth kiss where we touched tongues and she sucked my lip as she withdrew her mouth. I suffer from ulcers and bleeding gums. 2 and a half weeks later I have a sore throat and swelling around my throat _ I am scared this is HIV symptons as the internet is full of sore throats and throat swelling as a sign of HIV and the coincidence of my contracting a sore throat and swelling at this time seem to much so I can only presume it is HIV symptons

I do not have any other symptons eg rash or fever etc

I know people will say I am worrying over probably nothing but I have not had swallen glands for over 30 years and I never get a sore throat - can the sore throat be stress driven also? as I am so worried it has stopped me eating and I can't focus on anything and feel like I have just sentenced myself to death.

I want a test but believe I have to wait 12 weeks to be sure

Any advice would be appreciated as I am so ill with worry at the moment and can not eat without feeling sick
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Condoms are not 100% effective...you can still get STI's using condoms
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Sean

Can I have this test at your London clinic anonymously and do I need to make an appointment. How soon are the results as I would be flying into London for the test

Thanks
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Hi Sean

Please can you look into the heavy love bites on my nipples and the fact I have bleeding gums and also the rare chance of me having sore throat and swollen glands suddenly after 30 years and 2-3 weeks after this risk

This is why I sent the 2nd questions

Many thanks
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Hi Tank

I think I just did this one!

Sean
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