6 weeks negative

[panther77]

Hi JC,
i have tested on the 18 th after 6 weeks of my exposure and almost one month for the rash ... the result was negative ( the doctors in the pro forum says that in general a couple of days after the rash most people will develop enough anti bodies to become detectable) and that the rash stays 5 to 10 days ...
what do you think ? this rash is stressing me and the doctor here in the gulf seems confused ...
the rash is not itching and now i have it not only on my stomach and sides but on my tighs as well ...
is it possible for ars rash to last that long?

[JeanClaude]

There are many causes of a rash, environmental/food allergies, syphillis, anxiety etc. Without examining the rash and knowing your history, I have no way of characterizing or offering a causational factor. You could ask her about cortisone cream or oral corticosteroids if the cause is determined to be an autoimmune issue.

-JC-

[panther77]

I tested for HCV and MNI and both were negative as well...
what else can i look for?
i know you can not know without looking at it .. but my Dr here is not helping much either ... she seems not to know what it is ... and i couldn't be honest with her.
thnx

[JeanClaude]

The Pro-Forum Docs are absoulutely correct. Your rash means nothing where HIV is concerned especially with the presence of a NEGATIVE 6 week antibody test result. Yes an ARS rash can last 1-2 weeks or more. It usually does NOT present by itself, rather as part of a "Syndrome" of symptoms.My strong inclination is that you will continue to test NEGATIVE. Keep your mind on other things. Always keep in mind that your fears are NOT reality, your NEGATIVE is.

-JC-