really scared

[exmetoo]

Hello Doc,
I am female
Over a year ago I had unprotected sex with a guy 5-6 times, no edjacuation, although I assume there was pre ***.
A little while later I develped a blotchy red rash on my trunk that went away by itself. NO swollen nodes, NO sore throat and NO fever.
I also started taking once daily Valtrex at the same time as the unprotected sex, I am hoping the rash was because of the Valtrex, as I looked up the side effects and it is a side effect of Valtrex.
This guy does not seem to think he has HIV, I assume he is not an IDU user or homo/bisexual.

I tested negative 3 months later.
However my questions are this...

Could the once daily valtrex have made my test result a false positive, seeing as though it is an antiviral?
Could the rash be from Valtrex?
Did the fact that he did not edjaculate reduce my chances of getting the virus if he had it?

[lookin4answers80]

There are very few things that could make you falsely show up negative after three months. Things like some auto-immune diseases, I think. Very rare conditions. No medication can make you test negative for HIV at three months if you are really positive. If this is your only potential exposure, you definitely don't have HIV.

Oh, and I don't think it's necessary that you "seek professional help to deal with your inability to deal with your negative result." I just think you are probably a pretty normal person who may not know a ton about HIV who is concerned and looking for information. Now that we've assured you that your three-month test was conclusive, regardless of any medication you were taking, your worries should be alleviated.

[Teak]

NO.. Valtrex will not have an effect on you test. You are negative.

[exmetoo]

Do you think the antiviral Valtrex may have not let the hiv antibodies show up in the test?

[Teak]

You wouldn't have a false negative in that time frame. Seek professional help to deal with your inability to accept your negative result.

[exmetoo]

Hello, i'm sorry , you may have confused the questions.

I only tested once, after 3 months, thats why I"m freaking out.
What did the doctor tell you? I would be worried that this was a false negative, not a false positive.

[onlythebest512]

A few years ago I was in very similar situation as your. I asked the same questions you're asking. Here’s what I think. Since all of your tests came back negative you're in good shape. Tests very seldom produce false positive. I could if you questioned your FIRST test but hun you've had THREE and all three have come back negative. Whoo-hoo! There's no need for you to stress yourself anymore. You’re safe! You may consider seeing a counselor for your anxiety.?

[Teak]

You have a 3 month conclusive result. You are negative.