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Showing some signs after unprotected sex

I had unprotected anal sex about 2 weeks ago and am showing some signs but non of the more common ones, I keep thinking my lymph nodes are swollen, headache and loose stool. I haven’t had any of the more common ones like flu like symptoms, fever or body rash etc.

It only seems to be when I focus on the symptoms that I notice them, normally they aren’t there. Could it be my anxiety causing them?

I have a test ordered but due to covid they are only sending by post in my region so it is driving me crazy whilst I wait and will have to wait for the results to come back as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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3191940 tn?1447268717
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There's no real advice to offer except that you should wait at least 28 days before taking a 4th or 5th generation test.  Results prior to that time won't be conclusive.

Symptoms, or lack thereof, are not predictive of a person's HIV status.
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