I need advice

By Amanda

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Greetings everyone! I am John. I had sex with a sex worker and condom broke while I was inside her and I didn't take any PrEP.

Symptoms

A few days later I had a big lympy appear on my groin and many signs & symptoms, flu, severe headaches night sweating, rashes, mouth ulcer, earache, twitching muscles, white patches on my tongues, general body fatigue, dementia, and sweating all time just to name few.

HIV testing questions

I have done HIV tests many times and all came back negative. I also check all, came out clean.

I wanna know, can I have it and still test negative after two years of sex, or is there any other way of testing aside from rapid test?

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LizGreen Community Admin
<inline-mention username="Amanda" user-id="4553450"/> John, I am glad you reached out because I can tell from your writing you are dealing with many symptoms that must be incredibly difficult. HIV can be transmitted through five bodily fluids including breast milk, blood, precum, semen, and vaginal secretions which could transfer if a condom breaks during intercourse and the person you are having sex with is living with HIV and has a detectable viral load (if they are living with HIV, undergoing treatment and have an undetectable viral load, it is not transmittable). You can learn more about the specifics which may ease your mind through this article: <a href='https://h-i-v.net/transmission' target='_blank'>https://h-i-v.net/transmission</a> . In terms of testing, you mentioned rapid tests. The OraQuick and INSTI tests are known to be accurate - more on that here: <a href='https://h-i-v.net/test-types' target='_blank'>https://h-i-v.net/test-types</a> . Is that what you have been using? To answer your question, there are other ways to test, which are listed here: <a href='https://h-i-v.net/test-types' target='_blank'>https://h-i-v.net/test-types</a> . This list includes tests taken in a healthcare setting. This is probably a good option for you, because professionals can help you address the symptoms you are experiencing, even if they are not related to HIV. I hope this is helpful to you! Keep us posted and we wish you the best. - Liz (Team Member)
Khafre Kujichagulia Abif Moderator
Alafia (Peace) <inline-mention username="Amanda" user-id="4553450"/>, There is a blood test confirmatory. But it is used after someone's rapid test is reactive. I would guess that if you have been getting tested regularly and the test is non-reactive I would trust the test. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member)
Khafre Kujichagulia Abif Moderator
Alafia (Peace) <inline-mention username="Amanda" user-id="4553450"/> I wanted to check in on you to see how you are feeling about your HIV tests? Have you been able to do a blood draw? Please share more about the outcome. We are here for you. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member)
Khafre Kujichagulia Abif Moderator
Alafia (Peace) <inline-mention username="Amanda" user-id="4553450"/> I am reaching back out because we haven't heard from you in quite some time. Please let us know how you are doing? Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member)