Worried about HIV, please help...

[reckre]

Ok, right...

I was orally raped last Friday 4th April. I didn't have a choice but to swallow unfortunately.

Since then, on the Monday I had developed neck ache which is still prominent now, but could have been caused by sleeping funny!? I started reading on the web and it scared me shitless!! Probably the worst thing in the World to do is self diagnose.

Anyway, on Tuesday I seemed to have a burning under my arms which is barely noticeable now (but then this could be down to the fact that I sprayed deoderant on me straight after getting out of the shower which stang like mad!!!)

Anyway, since then I have been worried sick about HIV etc. So worried that I have been struggling to eat and sleep. Now, as of yesterday my tongue is slightly sore with red dots on the tip and sides!! Now I have just started smoking again (for obvious reasons) so this could be related to that.

Problem is I am in a relationship with a long term (6 yrs) gf - I don't want her to know anything, but I have been putting off sleeping with her since I found out. I spoke with local GUM clinic and they tested me for everything except HIV (they said i would have to wait 12 weeks). All tests came back negative.

I am shit scared, and have considered topping myself. I am at the doctors on Monday to discuss things further. I know many people live with HIV, but I couldn't.

I've done a little bit of research on the guy that did it to me, and he is 20 and has only ever participated in oral sex with guys. He has a gf so I guess that makes him bi-sexual.

Anyway, I'm a 24 yr old male who lives a healthy lifestyle and works out. I'm taking a deca, sus and dianabol cycle at the moment and have never had gay sex. Not sure if it's relevant but I live in Yorkshire.

I will get checked out, but can't for near 11 weeks. Am I being incredibly paranoid, or am I in serious trouble? Can you develop symptoms from reading them? I know they say HIV can be passed orally but I can't actually find any instances of this happening?

Please help, I have no idea what to do and am so down right now.

 

[rnch]

the chances of contracting HIV thru oral sex are extremely low, but not non-existant.

i suspect you are feeling paranoid.

 

[Tatyana]

You need semen/blood exposure for the transmission of HIV, and he would have to have HIV.

It is very difficult to catch HIV through oral sex, one small risk factor would be if you had brushed your teeth before.

The typical seroconversion of HIV is approximately 3 months, and even if you seroconvert to HIV, it doesn't mean you will have any symptoms.

I would worry more about oral gonorhhoea.

If you are concerned and it is affecting you psychologically, then go to a GUMed clinic (anonymous testing).

You will have to wait three months for HIV testing to be accurate.

I think gonorrhoea could be tested for now.

 

[reckre]

I got tested for everything last Tuesday, and the tests came back negative. They took a urine sample and a swab...

 

[rnch]

what makes u think he was pos?

 

[Tatyana]

I got tested for everything last Tuesday, and the tests came back negative. They took a urine sample and a swab...

Did they swab your throat?

HIV antibodies would not show up for three months.

Also, seriously, HIV is actually quite difficult to catch.

 

[reckre]

Absolutely nothing - it's just the symptoms since and then reading on the net. But are the symptoms too soon anyway?

 

[reckre]

No they didn't swab my throat, I couldn't tell them the whole truth - I'm scared I'd break down in tears. It's easier to type these things you know

It's infuritating i can only post every 10 mintues.

 

[Cutiebaby]

Absolutely nothing - it's just the symptoms since and then reading on the net. But are the symptoms too soon anyway?

Some people can have somatoform disorder..This is where they experience symptoms that are from psychological thought and not the actual disease. I think this sounds more like what you are experiencing.
Honestly I think that you are fine, just scared, worried, and possibly in shock that this has happened to you. As previously stated it is not that contractible therefore I think that you will be fine. However you should by all means under go testing for all of the routine normal std's that are out there.
And as for your girlfriend I think that after 6 years of being with her that you owe it to her to be honest about the situation. I know if this happened I would want to know just so as though I can be at peace of mind and not hear it through a grape vine.

 

[Cutiebaby]

No they didn't swab my throat, I couldn't tell them the whole truth - I'm scared I'd break down in tears. It's easier to type these things you know

It's infuritating i can only post every 10 mintues.

It is ok to be scared and emotionally a mess after these types of ordeals however you should have had a throat swab to be on the safe side. it is no ones business as to the story and it is NO ONES right to cast judgment people are in the medical field to give assistance not to make fun of. In fact I am sure you would feel better talking to someone about it instead of keeping it all in....

As for post time, if you became a platinum member you would be able to post more frequently.