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Shingles - Oraquick
So I'm back. Today i was diagnosed with what the doctor thought was 'maybe' shingles. A rash on my ack that is not painful, has not blistered, but the pattern reminded her of the manifestation of shingles.
Anyhow, I have been married for 2 1/2 years and have only had sex with my wife in the last 4 years. I only recently became concerned with HIV and paranoia, so i've taken a few oraquick tests at home (mouth swab).
I have taken 4 including today. October, November, January and now today. The first two I didn't feel as though I properly followed the instructions, however the January and today tests I took my time, followed every instruction, and got a clear Control line and no T line, showing a negative result.
My concern is that I continue to worry every time a new medical issue pops up, and I just want to get this concern out of my head...
Can I trust these tests? I continue to worry that if they cannot be relied upon, I may give something to my wife or if we try to have a child, to the child too.
Can I move on from this?
Anyhow, I have been married for 2 1/2 years and have only had sex with my wife in the last 4 years. I only recently became concerned with HIV and paranoia, so i've taken a few oraquick tests at home (mouth swab).
I have taken 4 including today. October, November, January and now today. The first two I didn't feel as though I properly followed the instructions, however the January and today tests I took my time, followed every instruction, and got a clear Control line and no T line, showing a negative result.
My concern is that I continue to worry every time a new medical issue pops up, and I just want to get this concern out of my head...
Can I trust these tests? I continue to worry that if they cannot be relied upon, I may give something to my wife or if we try to have a child, to the child too.
Can I move on from this?
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Hey guys - I know the last poster is a spammer, but does the 6 years (prior to my marriage) exposure change anything?
Just adding that my exposure was unprotected vaginal intercourse 6 years ago. Single exposure.
Thanks nursegirl. I"m trying to shake it, and maybe you are right as my life has revolved around one thing for too long. I'm going to consider a shink.
Thanks Teak. I'm trying my hardest to do the right thing and shake this fear.
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