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Peps and ARS...?
Hi,
I am currently on PEPS after a high risk exposure.
I had receptive anal sex with no protection several times during the span of a few hours. There was an ejaculation at least 3 times.
My partner was a high risk one (he goes to bathouses, enjoys barebacking, etc...).
There was a lot of drugs involved , though none was intravenous.
I was put on PEPS 36 hours later and I've been taking it religiously since then.
However, 11 days later (today), I find myself with somewhat swollen lymph nodes, a slightly sore throat and general malaise.
My question is....if you have symptoms of ARS, does it mean that PEPS is being inneffective or can those symptoms still occur regardless of treatment?
Am I seroconversing?
I am currently on PEPS after a high risk exposure.
I had receptive anal sex with no protection several times during the span of a few hours. There was an ejaculation at least 3 times.
My partner was a high risk one (he goes to bathouses, enjoys barebacking, etc...).
There was a lot of drugs involved , though none was intravenous.
I was put on PEPS 36 hours later and I've been taking it religiously since then.
However, 11 days later (today), I find myself with somewhat swollen lymph nodes, a slightly sore throat and general malaise.
My question is....if you have symptoms of ARS, does it mean that PEPS is being inneffective or can those symptoms still occur regardless of treatment?
Am I seroconversing?
Post prophylactic treatment can cause all kinds of ills. It can cause severe malaise in most folks. It's hard on the kidneys and the liver.
I cannot comment on your symptoms at all. Keep the communications open with your primary care provider.
I cannot comment on your symptoms at all. Keep the communications open with your primary care provider.
"If you have contracted HIV yes they can appear even if you are on nPEP""""
Finally. I hope your information is sourced though.
Finally. I hope your information is sourced though.
You are not paying attention,if one gets ARS symptoms they come 2 to 4 weeks post--exposure but won't last long.If you have contracted HIV yes they can appear even if you are on nPEP now move on please.
In the mean time, I'd still like to reassure myself. It's not like I wasn't exposed.
So anyone knows if ARS will occur during PEPS? Is it an indicator of an ineffective treatment? Could ARS still occur but with mildier symptoms?
What is the percentage of success of PEPS after 36-48 hours anyway. I have trouble finding consistant figures.
So anyone knows if ARS will occur during PEPS? Is it an indicator of an ineffective treatment? Could ARS still occur but with mildier symptoms?
What is the percentage of success of PEPS after 36-48 hours anyway. I have trouble finding consistant figures.
No it doesn't mean that at all and i advised you what you have to do because that's all that matters.
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