HIV?

[Chris12390]

I have had a brief exposure while I was in pattaya when the condom broke. The HIV status of the girl has not been confirmed. Soon after the exposure I noticed a bump in my lower lip that I went and got checked out and was told it was a mucocele or a mucous cyst. I have never had A cyst in my life let alone one in my mouth. I have been using antibiotics and kenalog for a week With no results thus far. Could this indicate possible HIV infection? I have also had a mosquito bite that got infected on my leg, which has never happened before either. I did the HIV rapid test at 8 weeks and now wondering if I should do the 3 month one based on these symptoms. Is the rapid test accurate? Should I just move on?

[FROST MEDIC999]

No good me saying the chances of having it are zilch as you worried and fretting but bet you a Thousand quid it nothing and Mozzy bite etc is not connectedsee your own Doc or Sexual Health. Nurse you b fine

[badboybilly]

yes you should have a test ASAP....... there usually is a 3 month window period for a result....please keep us updated.

Edited February 27, 2012 by badboybilly

[ringadingding]

Rapid tests are quite good these days. But, I would recommend going for complete blood test. Also perform other tests. We have Melbourne Sexual Health Centre In Melbourne and you can all exams done for free anonymously. I am sure there will be something equivalent in other cities too. Go there and get your doubts cleared.

 

All the best.

[badboybilly]

where are you Chris

[Chris12390]

So you guys think I have a real risk and should get tested? Because I was planning to move on with my life and stop worrying after I was told an 8 week negative will not change. I haven't had any new symptoms in these last 4 weeks.

[badboybilly]

i doubt it..................but to be sure to sure have a teat after 4 months...........i would stop worrying................i have never had a HIV test and have been fucked up my ass many times.

[dean2926]

You're asking the wrong people mate.

 

Have a talk to your doctor.

 

Good luck with it.

[Chris12390]

Haha no worries thanks for ur help everyone I just ordered an oraquick advance online and will update u to any developments

[pubstud]

Whenever possible get the gal for a fast hiv check asap and save yourself months of stress. Last time I had a slip up I went to the bar the following evening and BF the gal and told her we're going out to dinner, then while walking to the restaurant I casually brought up the subject of hiv testing and how I planned on BF her on a regular basis and would like to check her blood just to be happy, and then blow me down we just happened to walk past the door of a fast hiv test clinic so I gave her a 45 degree turn straight through the door and had her sitting at the doc's desk before she knew what hit her. The fast test result was NEG. and I was happy about that. I realize even that is not 1 million percent safe & certain but it's near enough for me.

[LRanger]

Go see a doctor, one that is familiar in dealing with STD's. Some general practice doctors are bloody useless.

[Case]

There are a few different tests you can do with differing levels of sensitivity. However if you are testing negative at 8 weeks the chances are now tiny that you will seroconvert later. The old advice that you have to wait 3-6 months for an accurate test is generally out of date - with modern 4th generation tests they can detect the beginnings of seroconversion within a couple of weeks. However you should still get tested at 3 and 6 months just to be sure because in some extremely rare outlier conditions you can seroconvert within this time. If you test negative at 6 months then you are in the clear.

 

I wouldn't get too stressed out - you had a potential exposure, not a confirmed exposure with someone that you know has HIV. You tested negative at 8 weeks, and the probability of transmission from any one sex act (as long as it wasn't anal) is very very low anyway. But go see a doctor and get yourself tested again, both for your own peace of mind and to protect your future partners.

 

If you are in Bangkok I would advise going to Bumrungrad and getting both the antigen/antibody test and the DNA/RNA test. It costs about $160 but it's the most professional and trustworthy service in BKK.

 

Good luck to you!

[bigbill340]

Have the three month test just to put your mind at ease! but I agree with GM that the chances of it being HIV are next to none!

[Chris12390]

Hey everyone just tested again at 3 months 2 days and was all good. Thanks for the support during a rough time

[Taeng Mo]

Nuff Said.

 

Was like you, broke some condoms on my first trip to LOS (BYO) Spun out, for no good reason, though not to belittle the safe sex thing.

Religiously - use condoms.

About the lip cyst, have had a few mates, plus me, notice this same occurrence.

Could be eating hot food?