also worth mentioning that I am on 160mg of Aspirin every day (for anticoagulation reasons). Aspirin is another antipyretic .... Could I be masking a hell of a fever that is caused by ARS? Should I stop Aspirin for a day and see where my temperature goes?
Sorry to bring this up again .....
Today marks 20 days (3 weeks tomorrow) since the encounter.
I felt some headache at work five hours ago and took couple of Paracetamol 500mg tablets
Right now my temperature is 99.3. I wonder if I was feverish to begin with and the Paracetamol brought it down ....
I also feel the beginning of a sore throat ..... however I smoke lots of hookah (strictly tobacco) and it might be the reason .... It's worth mentioning I get sore throats quite often normally .......
I checked my mouth and tonsils .... clear ...... checked my armpits for any lymph nodes ..... clear ....
But I am still paranoid .... I know that it's uncalled for ..... but I am still panicking .....
What if I am infected and had it transmitted to my wife and unborn baby? I would kill myself for this......
I can't wait for three months for an antibody test ..... I understand that the PCR test has a much smaller window period .... Any idea how long do I have to wait before a false-negative PCR test is out of the question?
I know I am paranoid. I know I am panicking. However, just to silence this stupid part in my brain that says I caught HIV, what is the window period for HIV PCR test? I heard it was significantly less than the Antibody test but costs much more. Screw the money, I want peace of mind ...... How long do I wait before testing to make sure it won't be a false negative?
I tried to avoid sex with my wife - fearing transmission of infection to her - but could not :( ..... I want to get this over with ...... :(
those "people everywhere" are WRONG. the head of your penis was protected. vaginal fluid doesn't have little feet and walk up your condom protected penis and jump into your little tt hole.
you have been assessed as not having a risk for contracting hiv. kindly move on.
I did ..... but I did not pull out the moment I ejaculated ..... that's a mistake as people everywhere keep saying :( .......
you have NO reason to panic...you had SAFE sex
Thanks Lizzie Lou ..... Sorry about asking u if u were sure ..... I am panicking here :(
if i was not sure...i would not have told you what i did.
Thanks for your quick reply.
But I heard that continuing to thrust after ejaculation is risky because the loss of erection ..... Are you sure I am not exposed by any means due to this stupid (yes .... very stupid) mistake I did by not pulling out right after ejaculation?
NO and NO
hiv is transmitted through...
UNprotected vaginal / anal intercourse
sharing iv drug works
mother to child
testing is NOT needed.