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Hello Community,
I have read some recent post and really appreciate certain people who take their time and help other newbies. I'm one of them and I'm actually MUCH MUCH MORE TERRIFIED terrified right now as I'm feeling MUCH BETTER (almost as same old me) from last few days which turned out to be just a miracle.
About one and half month ago, I have had receptive unprotected anal sex. I had some hemorrhoids from my past protective anal sex as well. Everntyhing was fine for four weeks and things went downhill for me. I've FELT (not inflating any bit of it) possibly symptoms that happens with ARS (I know that in certain post people said we can't determine this by symptoms but definitely had a mid grade burning fever, seveare fatigue, night sweats, 15 sudden red blotches, sores in mouth, rash on face and chest area, total brain fog, swollen lymph not under armpit, anemia... I can go on an on ). It was terrible two to four weeks and now suddenly I feel great with clear mind.
-> Highest Risk of Anal UNPROTECTED receptive sex
-> Hemorrhoids
-> 2-4 weeks of sevear ARS symptoms
-> Worst Symptoms suddenly went away and for now I'm just feeling awesome again, which worries me with clear mind/body as few weeks ago it worried me with unclear mind/body :-(
The only positive side is that my 4 week 4th gen came back -ve... But also read that 5% of the people can still get +ve between 4th week and 3month :-( ....I know this is complex and all depends on person and how their body reacts. I'll get 4th gen at 9 week and 12 week...
Few question that I have for ppl who has been through this:
1) Would RNA test help at 6 week ?
2) Other then waiting for 12 week, Can't think for any other option...
I have read some recent post and really appreciate certain people who take their time and help other newbies. I'm one of them and I'm actually MUCH MUCH MORE TERRIFIED terrified right now as I'm feeling MUCH BETTER (almost as same old me) from last few days which turned out to be just a miracle.
About one and half month ago, I have had receptive unprotected anal sex. I had some hemorrhoids from my past protective anal sex as well. Everntyhing was fine for four weeks and things went downhill for me. I've FELT (not inflating any bit of it) possibly symptoms that happens with ARS (I know that in certain post people said we can't determine this by symptoms but definitely had a mid grade burning fever, seveare fatigue, night sweats, 15 sudden red blotches, sores in mouth, rash on face and chest area, total brain fog, swollen lymph not under armpit, anemia... I can go on an on ). It was terrible two to four weeks and now suddenly I feel great with clear mind.
-> Highest Risk of Anal UNPROTECTED receptive sex
-> Hemorrhoids
-> 2-4 weeks of sevear ARS symptoms
-> Worst Symptoms suddenly went away and for now I'm just feeling awesome again, which worries me with clear mind/body as few weeks ago it worried me with unclear mind/body :-(
The only positive side is that my 4 week 4th gen came back -ve... But also read that 5% of the people can still get +ve between 4th week and 3month :-( ....I know this is complex and all depends on person and how their body reacts. I'll get 4th gen at 9 week and 12 week...
Few question that I have for ppl who has been through this:
1) Would RNA test help at 6 week ?
2) Other then waiting for 12 week, Can't think for any other option...
TY. so far
I had following test done
1) 1 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
2) 4 1/2 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
3) 5 1/2 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
4) 5 1/2 week RNA TMA non-reactive...
UPDATES:
5) 7 12/ week (53 days) - HIV HOME ACESS (2nd generation) where you send out blood sample and they get you results - negative
6) 8 WEEK - I got the CMIA test (not sure which generation was that) that check antibodies for hiv1/2.......
Also, I had PCR RNA QUALITATIVE AND QUANTATIVE (accuracy <47) and those came back negative.....
However, I'm getting following symptoms which tell me the other things.
1) Lost of Body muscle mass all over the body, from last week I've lost buttock muscles crazily where I can not sit properly for more then 10 min.
2) tinnitus
3) I'm eating 3-4 times quantitiy wise nutritional food and my stool just comes out 50% less then regular.
I had following test done
1) 1 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
2) 4 1/2 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
3) 5 1/2 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
4) 5 1/2 week RNA TMA non-reactive...
UPDATES:
5) 7 12/ week (53 days) - HIV HOME ACESS (2nd generation) where you send out blood sample and they get you results - negative
6) 8 WEEK - I got the CMIA test (not sure which generation was that) that check antibodies for hiv1/2.......
Also, I had PCR RNA QUALITATIVE AND QUANTATIVE (accuracy <47) and those came back negative.....
However, I'm getting following symptoms which tell me the other things.
1) Lost of Body muscle mass all over the body, from last week I've lost buttock muscles crazily where I can not sit properly for more then 10 min.
2) tinnitus
3) I'm eating 3-4 times quantitiy wise nutritional food and my stool just comes out 50% less then regular.
Thank you for your quick reply. Yes. we need to go buy the guidelines.
I have anxiety issues as well and I thought that if the virus is present in blood then ab/ag would count, etc...and that was the reason I got the RNA TMA non-reactive... test done. It just feel that people in my situation wants to know asap but can't.
I have anxiety issues as well and I thought that if the virus is present in blood then ab/ag would count, etc...and that was the reason I got the RNA TMA non-reactive... test done. It just feel that people in my situation wants to know asap but can't.
Your test are very reassuring but still not conclusive. Have a 4th gen test done at 6 weeks. This will give you very accurate results unlikely to change. Your test you've done so far is around 95% accurate but not conclusive. Test at 6 weeks than have a simple rapid test done at 12 weeks.
TY. so far
I had following test done
1) 1 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
2) 4 1/2 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
3) 5 1/2 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
4) 5 1/2 week RNA TMA non-reactive...
I had following test done
1) 1 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
2) 4 1/2 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
3) 5 1/2 week 4th gen ab/ag duo -ve
4) 5 1/2 week RNA TMA non-reactive...
Your 4 week test is excellent indication - a laboratory 4th gen test picks up almost everyone. You may repeat at 6 weeks to be absolutely sure.
Unprotected receptive anal sex carries the highest risk for HIV. the fact that you have hemorroids makes it even riskier.
If this happens again (please protect yourself and use condoms and lube) you have the option of seeking PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) within 72 hours. This is a combination of 3 anti retroviral medications taken for 28 days which is highly effective in preventing infection in people exposed to the virus (full adherence is required). It's not, however, 100% effective. Taking it early dramatically increases its effectiveness (minutes are better than hours and hours certainly better than days).
If you find yourself repeatedly in risky situations you may want to consider PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). This is a 1 pill a day regime of Truvada. Studies have shown that it is highly effective in preventing infection in HIV negative people.
Unprotected receptive anal sex carries the highest risk for HIV. the fact that you have hemorroids makes it even riskier.
If this happens again (please protect yourself and use condoms and lube) you have the option of seeking PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) within 72 hours. This is a combination of 3 anti retroviral medications taken for 28 days which is highly effective in preventing infection in people exposed to the virus (full adherence is required). It's not, however, 100% effective. Taking it early dramatically increases its effectiveness (minutes are better than hours and hours certainly better than days).
If you find yourself repeatedly in risky situations you may want to consider PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). This is a 1 pill a day regime of Truvada. Studies have shown that it is highly effective in preventing infection in HIV negative people.
The rna test looks for the virus itself. You also need to know HIV symptoms mean nothing with HIV. A rna test is very very accurate but not conclusive. Your 4th week 4th generation test is a good indication of your status but not conclusive. If I were you I'd just take another 4th generation test at the 6 week Mark. the rna test is expensive and it has a higher rate of false positive that can increase your anxiety. Relax...the numbers are on your side. At 6 weeks it will give you Damn near conclusive results and its very rare that any modern hiv test will change after 6 weeks.
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