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Negative Tests/Continuing Symptoms - test interference
Hi folks -
so I posted once before and the guidance I received was that my test was conclusive - I appreciate the answers and responses and don't take them for granted but I wanted to give a bit more context to see if anything changes as my symptoms are very real.
While blackout drunk, to the best of my recollection I had unprotected insertive anal sex with an unknown individual on Feb 8. 2 weeks later i had multiple symptoms including sever chills, head pressure, headaches, night sweats. I was diagnosed with a sinus infection but have since learned through xrays that it was a misdiagnosis. Was on 3 rounds of antibiotics, oral prednisone (30mg x 7days) and a nasal steroid.
My latest test at 45 days with a DUO was negative. The steroids were finished 4 days before the 40 day test. I now have a facial palsy (left cheek and forehead) and peripheral neuropathy in both hands and feet - diagnosed at ER.
I have been careful with the activities engaged in with my husband since my potential exposure (limited to mutual oral, annilingus and masturbation; however, I am concerned because at one point my husband used my ejaculate as lube for the purposes of masturating himself. (sorry for the detail) - there is a documented case of HIV being passed in this fashion... 10 days after this incident he developed a widespread rash on his torso along with dry cough and significant night sweats. The ongoing symptoms are concerning despite tests.
A few things have come to mind and I find conflicting information online. Could the steroids have affected the results? They were finished shortly before my 45 day test and I've read that they can delay antibody production. While I understand this will not affect the antigen part of the test, I remain concerned that if this is an HIV2 infection the antigen part of the test is useless in any event. I've read the CDC guidance and the research done to support the 45 days and it is clear it applies only to HIV1 infections. Given that and the potential for steroids to delay antibody production do you think there is a realistic chance my 45 day was a false negative.
I'm also current in remission (no medications) for crohns as well - could this affect tests?
I was putting things behind me until my spouses symptoms started and now I’m feeling completely gutted.
The infectious disease doc at the clinic I went to indicated 45 days is about 94% conclusive with the duo assay our lab uses - but I thought the 45 day conclusive applied to all licenced assays in the USA (and presumably Canada)
Again, I know I've already received some advice on this which is appreciate but I'm curious if any of the above details change the assessment. Thanks!
so I posted once before and the guidance I received was that my test was conclusive - I appreciate the answers and responses and don't take them for granted but I wanted to give a bit more context to see if anything changes as my symptoms are very real.
While blackout drunk, to the best of my recollection I had unprotected insertive anal sex with an unknown individual on Feb 8. 2 weeks later i had multiple symptoms including sever chills, head pressure, headaches, night sweats. I was diagnosed with a sinus infection but have since learned through xrays that it was a misdiagnosis. Was on 3 rounds of antibiotics, oral prednisone (30mg x 7days) and a nasal steroid.
My latest test at 45 days with a DUO was negative. The steroids were finished 4 days before the 40 day test. I now have a facial palsy (left cheek and forehead) and peripheral neuropathy in both hands and feet - diagnosed at ER.
I have been careful with the activities engaged in with my husband since my potential exposure (limited to mutual oral, annilingus and masturbation; however, I am concerned because at one point my husband used my ejaculate as lube for the purposes of masturating himself. (sorry for the detail) - there is a documented case of HIV being passed in this fashion... 10 days after this incident he developed a widespread rash on his torso along with dry cough and significant night sweats. The ongoing symptoms are concerning despite tests.
A few things have come to mind and I find conflicting information online. Could the steroids have affected the results? They were finished shortly before my 45 day test and I've read that they can delay antibody production. While I understand this will not affect the antigen part of the test, I remain concerned that if this is an HIV2 infection the antigen part of the test is useless in any event. I've read the CDC guidance and the research done to support the 45 days and it is clear it applies only to HIV1 infections. Given that and the potential for steroids to delay antibody production do you think there is a realistic chance my 45 day was a false negative.
I'm also current in remission (no medications) for crohns as well - could this affect tests?
I was putting things behind me until my spouses symptoms started and now I’m feeling completely gutted.
The infectious disease doc at the clinic I went to indicated 45 days is about 94% conclusive with the duo assay our lab uses - but I thought the 45 day conclusive applied to all licenced assays in the USA (and presumably Canada)
Again, I know I've already received some advice on this which is appreciate but I'm curious if any of the above details change the assessment. Thanks!
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Having Crohns disease will not affect the development of antibodies to HIV. Therefore, it can't affect your HIV test at any point.
You should be only concerned about delayed sero-conversion 'if' you are on chemotherapy for cancer treatment.
It is time for you to move on. You have tested conclusively negative.
You should be only concerned about delayed sero-conversion 'if' you are on chemotherapy for cancer treatment.
It is time for you to move on. You have tested conclusively negative.
Our members have stated clearly that you have tested conclusively negative. We are now closing this discussion.
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You have tested conclusively negative. A IV Gen HIV test is conclusive at 6 weeks.
You don't have any autoimmune disease. Also, nothing apart from ARV drugs can delay sero-conversion.
Your spouse's ailments have nothing to do with you, please see a doctor to determine the correct cause. You don't need to test any further.
You don't have any autoimmune disease. Also, nothing apart from ARV drugs can delay sero-conversion.
Your spouse's ailments have nothing to do with you, please see a doctor to determine the correct cause. You don't need to test any further.
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Thanks - just to clarify one comment you made...Crohns is in fact an autoimmune disease. This is why I was asking if it would interfere.
" I appreciate the answers and responses and don't take them for granted" Yes you do because the reason your thread was closed is you got all the advice you needed but wouldn't accept it because you believe in your own science fiction theory - whatever it was is deleted due to the closure so I can't read it. Your experience was traumatic, however you need to find a way to seek professional help to separate that part from the fact that you don't have hiv.
Even if you were positive it is impossible for hubby to catch hiv from what you have done, so his "symptoms whether self diagnosed or not "are not hiv symptoms anyway. The first step to peace is to stop googling for death and stop examining yours and hubby's body cold turkey because there is no useful info on there for the layman and even if your claim was true that somehow one out of billions of people over 40 years got hiv in that fashion, it doesn't change his risk from being less than being hit by a meteorite - actually far less due to you being conclusively negative.
Your anxiety is an issue at this point so see a therapist instead of wasting your life in agony.
Even if you were positive it is impossible for hubby to catch hiv from what you have done, so his "symptoms whether self diagnosed or not "are not hiv symptoms anyway. The first step to peace is to stop googling for death and stop examining yours and hubby's body cold turkey because there is no useful info on there for the layman and even if your claim was true that somehow one out of billions of people over 40 years got hiv in that fashion, it doesn't change his risk from being less than being hit by a meteorite - actually far less due to you being conclusively negative.
Your anxiety is an issue at this point so see a therapist instead of wasting your life in agony.
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Thanks - I agree that my anxiety is an issue at this point - I’m awaiting an appointment with a therapist but unfortunately they aren’t always easily accessible- huge wait lists. I appreciate your comments and would only say that I am a highly educated individual and always review everything I read online with a critical mind. In terms of symptoms I can also say that I did no examination of my husbands body. He is not even aware of the situation and came to me with his rash which the doc I saw agreeed was concerning (I took a pic). I any event I appreciate your response.
I would switch the reading to dealing with anxiety because there is nothing useful for anyone to google about hiv that this forum hasn't provided.
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