Still nervous

[confused1969]

I had a low risk exposure.  Tested out to 6 months and got a non-reactive antibody result.  Great...until I read about transplant rejection drugs.  I have been using Elidel topically (for years) which is a close cousin of the anti rejection drug tacrolimus-used in transplant patients.  I know this is a topical preparation and probably wouldn't delay seroconversion, but somehow I still have a bit of doubt.  Any comments?

[confused1969]

I call it low risk because I didn't know the other person's status.  Sorry if this isn't an accurate description.  I guess it was potential.

[Frank303]

You had a low risk 'exposure' or suspected exposure? An exposure is when the other person actually has HIV or a syringe has HIV infected blood in it..

You're good to go either way..

[Frank303]

You had a low risk 'exposure' or potential exposure. An exposure is when the other persona actually has HIV

[confused1969]

Thanks, it's hard, but I finally believe the reuslts.  The mind is a very tricky  thing and with all the information available sometimes you have very irrational thoughts.  I am now finally able to accept the results!

[worried826]

Great, thats good that you are finally able to accept it and move on with life without the fear anymore!!

[confused1969]

I thought for sure I was positive.  I had tests done at 3,4,5,6 months post-cotact.  I never believed the results.  Even after I got my 6 month ELISA results I still had doubts because of the topical med I had been taking for over 3 years.  I doubted Dr HHH, Teak, and many others.  I have been a wreck for over 6 months.  Yesterday I took a final OraSure test and came back negative.  Your mind will play tricks on you.  Don't trust the symptoms, trust the results.  I'm 8 months out and finally able to trust the results.  Everyone on this forum has been very helpful and I appreciate all the education I have received  and you all were right.  I wish everyone the best and God Bless!!!  

[confused1969]

Thanks for your input, you're always very helpful.  I was just concerned about the length of time I've been taking Elidel topically.

[Teak]

The medication you are taking is not the same by any imagination to that of what people take for transplants.

[confused1969]

Thanks for the comment.  It always is helpful to hear someone's opinion.

[thekeyboardman]

Wait... so have you not read anything about transplant rejection drugs delaying seroconversion?

If not, this is a totally unwarranted fear.

ALSO, the only reason that some professionals recommend testing out to 6 months is for the very rare instance that seroconversion might be delayed by some outside factor such as the (possible) one that you've described. I've read nothing about a case where someone showed up + after more than 6 months. The possibility is never even mentioned.

[confused1969]

I didn't understand your response. What does Huummmmmm mean

[LIZZIE LOU]

any comments?  hhhuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmm