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Should I Get Tested For HIV After Experiencing Anxiety And Red Bumps On My Feet And Back Post Sex?

Somehow i Had protected sex with FSW for the first time, using 3 condoms lost my eriction during sex twice so she give me a handjob once with the condom on and once without with possible vaginal fluid on her hand...after that developed some sort of shame and guilt and HIV anxiety.after a few hours of exposure noticed some small red bumps on my feet and back a feeling like needles that comes and goes all over my body for 23 days...red bumps lasted for a couple of days faded and new ones appeared...now the red bumps are gone but i can t sleep since then...it s been 24 days...do i need to get tested?
Mon, 4 Mar 2024
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Hi,

Normally, the symptoms you are describing are not specific to HIV. These symptoms appear more to be anxiety related. However, the possibility of HIV infection can not be ruled out completely, if she is infected with HIV and her vaginal fluid came in your contact during the act of sex.

Still, there is no way, that you can find out the presence / absence of this infection immediately. There is a window period of 4-6 weeks, only after this, the test may show conclusive results. Hence, if in doubt, you are advised to get yourself tested to confirm / rule out presence of HIV infection at least after 45 day of act of sex.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Should I Get Tested For HIV After Experiencing Anxiety And Red Bumps On My Feet And Back Post Sex?

Hi, Normally, the symptoms you are describing are not specific to HIV. These symptoms appear more to be anxiety related. However, the possibility of HIV infection can not be ruled out completely, if she is infected with HIV and her vaginal fluid came in your contact during the act of sex. Still, there is no way, that you can find out the presence / absence of this infection immediately. There is a window period of 4-6 weeks, only after this, the test may show conclusive results. Hence, if in doubt, you are advised to get yourself tested to confirm / rule out presence of HIV infection at least after 45 day of act of sex. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician