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Please Help: HIV? ARS Symptoms

Hi, 9 days ago I fooled around with another guy. He had a rash on his torso which scares me that he was recently infected (ARS Symptom?) and therefore with a higher viral load. We were pretty safe: mutual masturbation, I received unprotected oral and rimming. He later fingered me using the same lube. What is the risk from the precum in the lube while being fingered? I didn't notice any bleeding but my anus was sore for two days. Is this a large risk? I had never been fingered so I am afraid of tears and abrasions.

Recently I got a fever, swollen glands, muscle pains, abdominal soreness and vomiting. This is 9 days post exposure. Are these ARS Symptoms or no? It hasnt been two weeks yet. I dont have access to a doctor for a week. Please help!
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186166 tn?1385259382
even if...

this forum is hiv specific.  any questions regarding other stds should be addressed in the std forum.
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Thank you, Lizzie Lou! Even if he had used only his precum as lube and he had a high viral load would i be at risk?

Are my symptoms a sign of a different std? I know hepatitis would explain the abdominal pain and swelling and fever.
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186166 tn?1385259382
nope...not ars symptoms.

why?  nothing that you have described put you at risk for hiv.

testing is not needed.
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