Negative tests and suspected ARS symptoms

[Straightguyfromhk]

Hey guys
I had a protected sex with a female sex worker on 3/9/2017.
Both blowjob and vaginal penetration were with condom, and i am sure the condom did not break or slipped. But after I ejaculated, i stayed in her body for around 10 seconds, i am not sure if my penis was relaxed or not, which might let her liquid to get into the condom?

Now it is the 79th day from that exposure.
I did a p24 combo test (blood draw) on the 39th day and 44th day respectively, both came back negative. I thought this nightmare was over and i moved on, until the ARS-like symptoms started appearing. Three weeks ago, I started to a mild sore throat until now, then two weeks ago, other symptoms like fatigue, muscle ache also started. These symptoms were not consistent throughout the day.  I also had itchy body for a few days (maybe not a typical symptom?) and i tried night sweat once (the blanket was really thick tho). Then on 77th day, i went to another private clinic to have a p24 combo test (blood draw) and a antibody rapid test, both came back negative.

I know many experts consider the combo test to conclusive after 28 days/ 6 weeks. But I will still retest after 90th day. I have been worrying as hell for the last two months, could you guys tell me whether I am a certain HIV-negative or I am 99.9% close to be negative? Thanks a lot.

[BeStrong_]

Hello,
Protected sex is SAFE sex.
No need to worry.
Take care.

[Straightguyfromhk]

Thanks.. But I had symptoms of chlamydia too.. Tho my test came back negative.... I am not sure if it is really a safe, protective sex...

[BeStrong_]

As far as HIV is concerned since you had protected penetration then you dont have to worry

[Straightguyfromhk]

Ok..but the consequence is just too unbearable that i cant control my own thoughts sometimes.. Thanks anyway. Best wishes

[AnxiousNoMore]

There are no consequences to think about since you had no risk.
Consider talking with your doctor or a therapist because worrying about a disease you can't have is a waste of your life - there are many horrible diseases that can ACTUALLY happen with no warning like pancreatic cancer, but you don't think about them so it makes no sense to worry about HIV that can't happen.

[Straightguyfromhk]

I am still really worried...coz my symptoms just wouldnt go away

[Kirstie_MHModerator]

We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing symptoms, but as you were advised, they are not related to HIV since you had no risk for HIV.

We urge you to work with your doctor to find the non-HIV related cause of your symptoms.

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