I am very grateful to have found this forum, and view it as a tremendous resource for those who are concerned about a potential exposure. I am living in the U.S. and had a relatively high risk exposure about 3 months ago (oil based lotion on condom for insertive anal and unprotected insertive oral with someone whose HIV status is unknown). I should mention that the condom did not break, but I am still concerned about my risk due to symptoms I have been experiencing. The next day I noticed a red mark on my upper lip, this mark disappeared within a few days. However, about a week later I began to experience several small aphthous oral ulcers inside my lower lip and a covered white "hairy" tongue. I began to panic and then experienced low grade fever, insomnia, malaise, and anemia (lost 5-10lbs) lasting for about of a week.
My test results are as follows:
Negative EIA at 14 days
Negative PCR DNA at 23 days
Negative EIA and 8 panel std test at 70 days
Negative EIA at 86 days
The testing was ordered through a private company and performed at Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics.
The ulcers cleared up, but the "hairy" white tongue remains. I initially thought it was thrush, but I took a 200mg diflucan along with a week of nystatin oral suspension with no improvement. Since my mouth didn't clear up, I beginning to think the nature of oral symptoms are not fungal based. Also, I have a thin line of what appears to be leukoplakia below my lower teeth, and have been experiencing some temporary and minor rashes on my thighs, feet, and abdomen.
How severe was my risk? I know that oil based lubricants have the potential to degrade latex condoms and lower their effectiveness in preventing HIV transmission. However, I have also read that HIV cannot penetrate intact latex and my condom didn't break. I have been experiencing a high amount of anxiety, and want to know if I can consider my test results definitive and conclusive despite my persisting oral symptoms? I am a 21 year old with no other known health issues. I appreciate your time and consideration.
I look forward to your answer.
Best regards