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jory98

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Waiting And Pretty Stress
Posted: 02-05-06 22:12pm

I unfortunatly had sex with a prostitute. First, she performed oral sex (i was protected a with condom she provided). I'm not sure if there was a break in the condom but she changed it with a new one before vaginal sex (i assume there was a break during oral sex but not 100% sure). I performed vaginal sex for only a few minutes as I came pretty fast. There was no break with the condom and everything looked fine.
About 1.5 month after, I started to have a mild discomfort or pain slightly lower than my left armpit. Then same thing happened on the right side but milder. It went away and came back about 2 weeks after but this time it was more around the pectoral muscle. Also went away after a few days. I've had a very mild sore throat for over 1 month. The lymph nodes around my ears also feel tender but I don't think they are swollen though. Now for the past 2-3 days, i've felt a very slight headache located on the lower back of my head. I also noticed 3-4 small redish patch on my chest (about 1/4 inch round, flat and not itchy).
I went to get tested 2 months after having sex and i'm still waiting for results. I'm pretty much going crazy right now while I wait for the results (they will call within the next 2 weeks if something is wrong). Is there a chance I can be hiv+? From what I read, chances are low, but these symptoms are driving me crazy. I really hope stress is causing all this.

Thanks
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Glamorgirli

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Posted: 02-05-06 23:22pm

Yeah your chances are very low, I think your just worrying about it way to much, which is causing you to think every little problem is a sign of hiv!

I've heard it takes a gallon of saliva to transmit the virus so, but im not sure if that was just kissing, or if its the same for oral sex!

How long does it take to get the results back?? It seems like it's been 4ever!

Good luck on your test results let me know how it goes!
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Finess150

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Posted: 02-06-06 08:28am

I must tell you that your risk was nil, if sex was protected. Let me tell you, you would notice if the condom split. Insertive oral sex is not considered a route of transmission by experts, as saliva does not transmit the virus.
I am entirely confident that you are hiv negative from this scenario.

What I suggest you do is visit aidsmeds.Com, and post your question in the 'fears' section. They will give you a response within minutes, as there is always an expert online. That site is highly recognised as an authority. They will tell you that you didn't even need to test.
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jory98

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Posted: 02-06-06 13:29pm

Thank you for your feedback. I'm feeling better already. I did go on the other forum and they said exactly what you told me. I will post my results when I get them.

Thanks again
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Finess150

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Posted: 02-06-06 18:56pm

Told you! :d
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