Thanks CaMass, you know how it is with all of us. The mind is powerful and always puts you at doubt. But thanks again for your comments
The doctor will even tell you, he has never heard of anyone who tested negative at 8.5 weeks, then positive after that. You are good to go!!!
Thanks for the prompt reply Doc
My test was done at 60 days, I was saying that it was 4 weeks after the glossitis which appeared 4 weeks after exposure. Therefore 8 weeks and 4 days.
Well he must have been giving since he was worried about a cut on his lip.
I was kind of wondering the same at first:
If it is is a woman, saying
" I had unprotected vaginal and oral sex" that would make sense to me, just saying she received it vaginally.
If it is a man, saying
" I had unprotected vaginal and oral sex" that would also make sense, just saying he stuck it in the vagina rather than her anus.
The oral part is not specific to what genitals and who was giving.
But I am sure it is a man just by the tone in which the question is written.
Ok...lol..:) I'm a male, for future reference, how would I describe the activity? Wouldn't I say I "had unprotected vaginal and oral sex"?
Personally, I thought the opening line "...had unprotected vaginal and oral sex" was a clue.
;-)
I read your thread a couple of times and I couldn't infer whether you are male or female...
I think you are all set. That test at 8.5 weeks shows you are negative. As for the flu, its flu season. IF you had experianced ARS it would be long gone by now, and you most likly wouldn't show any symptoms for many years.The doctor has stated many times, that he has never really heard of anyone testing positive after a negative test at 6 weeks. Your 8.5 week test should relax you. I have a negative at 8.5 weeks, and I consider it to be conclusive. Here in the state of massachusetts a 6 week test is conclusive. I would have to say you are all set. Take care!!
Symptoms rarely are a useful indicator for or against HIV infection, and many things other than HIV can be associated with glossitis or similar oral problems.
1,2) Glossitis and "furry tongue" by themselves almost certainly are not due to HIV. Primary HIV infection (acute retrovirual syndrome, ARS) always has fever and many other symptoms, not only one symptom such as glossitis. Also, those things also are associated with many other conditions that are much more common than HIV.
3) I don't know that your exsposure was "quite high risk", unless you have reason to believe your partner is an injection drug user or bisexual. Negative HIV tests at 4 weeks are reassuring, although not definitive. For your peace of mind, being tested again at ~60 days might be wise. (Some experts recommend 3 months, but anywhere from 2 to 3 months is sufficient.)
4) The cut probably made little difference in your risk.
5) Yes, if glossitis were due to HIV, I would have expected your 4 week test to be positive.
Good luck-- HHH, MD