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Light headache 1 week after exposure ongoing for 2 weeks
Hi, I've had a recent episode where I had protected sex with a female but not sure if the condom rolled up halfway during intercourse as she was grinding really hard. Also not sure if the condom was punctured but I suppose not. Anyhow 1 week after I've been having light headaches which has been going on for almost 2 weeks now. And I might have maculopapular rash but not sure because I had chicken pox bad as a child and the dark spots remain, but for some reason I cannot differentiate. Also slight muscle pain in my leg. Are the headaches a strong indicator of Hiv infection, I've never really had headaches last this long. Also I do not have fever or sore throat at this point. Do symptoms come all at once or one by one? The incident happened Nov 2 so about 3 weeks ago
Sam- If the condom failed it would be obvious. Since it didn’t fail you have no risk of HIV.
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What about the symptoms?
No risk=no disease.
If a condom fails it rips down the seam and hangs in tatters so that didn't happen. Only the head needs protection so that happened or it would have fallen off. Micro tears are a myth, so you had no risk.
Try to relax and your "symptoms" will go away if they are in your imagination from anxiety.
Try to relax and your "symptoms" will go away if they are in your imagination from anxiety.
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What about maculopapular rash? Can it come without a fever?
This is an HIV forum so see your doctor if concerned about what you think is maculopapular rash.
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