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does this sound like ARS
hi there,
Let me start by saying I know I had a risk, I had a very brief episode of unprotected sex, i did stop after maybe 20 seconds and ask him to put a condom on but I know there is some degree of risk involved in what happened.
That was 2.5 weeks ago. A couple of days ago I developed a 'pimple' like rash on my stomach, on both sides, maybe 15 - 20 spots. They are small and liek I said almost pimple looking. I also have one tiny lump near my ear which is in the same location as a llymoh node woule be, its about the size of a pee. The other thing I have is a mouth ulcer on my gum, just one.
Does this combo of symptoms sound like ARS to you. I have no idea what the ARS rash would look like, does mine sound at all similar?
Please advise, I would really appreciate it.
Like I said I know I need to test and I will as soon as I can but in the meantime I would really love some advice from you guys on the forum who are educated and experienced especially with ARS symptoms and how they would present.
I am trying to keep a rational head on this and don't want to go misinterpereting every little thing in my body but these 3 things are scaring me a bit.
Thanks
Let me start by saying I know I had a risk, I had a very brief episode of unprotected sex, i did stop after maybe 20 seconds and ask him to put a condom on but I know there is some degree of risk involved in what happened.
That was 2.5 weeks ago. A couple of days ago I developed a 'pimple' like rash on my stomach, on both sides, maybe 15 - 20 spots. They are small and liek I said almost pimple looking. I also have one tiny lump near my ear which is in the same location as a llymoh node woule be, its about the size of a pee. The other thing I have is a mouth ulcer on my gum, just one.
Does this combo of symptoms sound like ARS to you. I have no idea what the ARS rash would look like, does mine sound at all similar?
Please advise, I would really appreciate it.
Like I said I know I need to test and I will as soon as I can but in the meantime I would really love some advice from you guys on the forum who are educated and experienced especially with ARS symptoms and how they would present.
I am trying to keep a rational head on this and don't want to go misinterpereting every little thing in my body but these 3 things are scaring me a bit.
Thanks
thanks and of course I understand that but what I am asking the experts is whether this combo of ysmptoms sounds very typical of ARS or not?
I know I will know at teh test but that is still a while away and so I am asking for educated opinions
I know I will know at teh test but that is still a while away and so I am asking for educated opinions
1. what does ARS rash normally look like?
2.Are mouth ulcers normal?
3 Are lymph nodes normally pea sized?
2.Are mouth ulcers normal?
3 Are lymph nodes normally pea sized?
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