Don't know what to do?

[fysce]

Hi All,

I have been living in great stress for the last 2 months. On January 26, 2008, I went to a new barber for a haircut. Surprisingly he used a straight razor to shave from the back of my neck. I didn't get any cuts or bleeding or rashes but it caused me great concern if I contracted HIV from such an exposure. I was living under great stress from this incident and I tried to contact my physician but couldn't find any appointments sooner that led me a to a community health center that offers confidential and anonymous HIV rapid tests in Massachusetts. I got tested on February 11, 2008 and  the results were negative (non-reactive). I came out fine from the clinic, but then I started wondering about the lancet used on me, whether it was new or was it reused on me. Similar thoughts started bothering and I couldn't sleep at all during nights. Finally, I got an appointment with my physician who tested me for HIV again on February 28, 2008 and the results came back negative again. He tried to explain to me that I am perfectly fine and I didn't have any exposure in this way. Right now I have forgotten about the barber incident, but the thought about that lancet keeps following me around. I have contacted the community health center where I went for testing several times and they assured me that the lancet in their clinic could only be used once. Do you all recommend me testing or how could I overcome this feeling? I'm getting married next week and it's hurting me to fully enjoy this moment in my life. Apart from this exposure, I never had any sexual contacts with anyone in my entire life. Also, I have never done drugs. Any comments are highly appreciated.

Thanks

[fysce]

Anyone has any comments regarding my case?

[fysce]

Hi,

Do community health centers that performs HIV testing pursue quality control measures? I'm trying real hard to get pass this feeling but at the moment finding it hard. Sometimes, I feel that I shouldn't get married next weekend because of this lancet issue because I'm more worried for her than myself when I think about all the possibilities. If I want to test again, where should I go for testing in Massachusetts? Any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[youngbuck]

I have been there but you need to stop and think about it. I mself though they may have reused a needle and thought that the lady was out to infect me. If they did, it would have been exposed to air anyways and not been infectious and they are not injecting you with anything. Also, the chances of someone being positive before you are slim. When you start thinking like this it might be there is a lot going on in your life such as the marriage etc and I would seek help from your doctor as thinking this way is not healthy, it was with me for a few months and I couldnt shake it without counseling. I hope things get better and good luck with the marriage.

[Teak]

You don't need testing. You didn't have a risk. If you can't shake the feelings seek professional mental help to help you deal with it.

[fysce]

Thanks Teak.

Do you recommend any testing even in worst scenario? How can I shake this feeling or thought off me?

Thanks again.

[Teak]

You were never at risk. Barber or lancent..