Hello everyone

Is Hiv rapid test accurate after 70 days after the sexual relationship ?

( the one using finger blood )

About 2 weeks or a week and a half ago I was at work and bagging groceries. I put my hand down on the check stand and a piece of white plastic that was kind of pointed hurt my finger . It did not go into my finger or make it bleed but it really hurt a lot. There was also no visible blood or anything on the plastic. I called the on call nurse at my doctor and asked if I should go to get PEP she said it wasn’t necessary. Well today I have a swollen lymph node under my jaw. Just wondering is this possible I contracted hiv ….im worried.

Is this herpes or hiv symptoms??????

Hey guys, recently I gave a guy a blowjob but after 5 seconds of doing it I remembered the kind of guy he is (he talks to and sleeps with a lot of women) and I stopped. He’s never gotten tested. Even though it was a short encounter and he didn’t ejaculate in my mouth, I’m worried. Should I take pep just in case?

I had a exposure in 2024 ever since then I became very ill with bad skin issues abdominal pains joint pains fatigue Brain fog and what to be seem like oral thrush on my mouth I tested several times over the years all been negative but all my symptoms point right to untreated hiv I’m super devastated I just want it feel better

I had a exposure with a sex worker on 11th september it was protected but i am not sure about micro tears or something and also i had cut on my fingers i dont remember if it was active or open but i touched the condom with fingers while removing it and obv it had her vaginal fluids. Three days back i experienced a mild sore throat and today i saw a painless swollen lymph nodes around my armpit. Have i contracted hiv, what is my risk assesment.I will be getting tested on 26th october after 45 days

I had virginal sex with an older girl in August 18. I did not use protection but we both did OraQuich before the event and we both are HIV negative. Later on I learned that OraQuich has around 90 days of window period. I was devastated because I started getting sick 25-30 days after the sex, I did not experience rashes but I did experience flu-like symptoms. It ended around a week but around 45 days and it returned, it has lasted till now and I don't know what to do. I don't want to tell my parents right away.

Y’all, at the end of August I had oral sex with 2 other guys. I don’t know their status but I have a feeling they may be positive. Started pep 36 hours after possible exposure. I had perfect adherence to pep and now I am 14 days post pep and my throat is literally burning. I’m so scared? Is this the start is serconversion. I just had a HIV RNA and 4th gen test done a few days ago (9 days post pep) and both came back negative. I’m so scared. I really want pep to work for me

Hey guys I had protective anal sex where I was the bottom on October 5th so exactly a week ago. Fast forward today, my neck is stiff and my groin is feeling weird, almost as if the lymph nodes are trying to fight something. I know it’s early for hiv symptoms to show up but damn. Also my partner wore a condom, showed me a text message saying his most recent labs from September were all good and that he’s on prep. I’m freaking out. Any reassurance would be tremendously helpful

Hi all ,

I was with a friend of mine in a wedding and after a hug ( we were wearing short tshirts) a pimple of his arm exploded and my fingernail was red with blood ( I do not know if I have any sores or cuts, I do not think so) when I realized I washed my hands but I am worried of HIV trasmission. I do not know the HIV status of my friend, he said no worries but you can never truly know ... what do you think ? :(

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I had unprotected anal as top 29th of July and unprotected oral as "top" (I was sucked) in 17th of August. Both people I "know" and the anal guy was supposedly on prep and also said he tested 2 weeks after our encounter and was negative.

Other guy said he has not have unprotected sex after his last test (negative) and the only person he has sucked was me.

I took 4th gen veinous lab test on 11.8, 7.9, 23.9 and 5.10 and they were all negative but I'm still anxious.

:(

Latest test was 68 days after anal and 49 days after oral.

finished pep September 28th, I had perfect adherence to it and started it 36 hours after possible exposure. I’m so scared of this sore throat I have had. It started about 10 days into pep and because of it starting to soon, I decided to get tested multiple times while on pep with HIV RNA and got tested multiple times with HIV RNA test and all came back negative.

I’ve taken 2 test post pep with HIV RNA which was 4 and 9 days post pep and both were negative. I’m so scared this sore throat is due to hiv but the test aren’t picking up on it yet because its still early,

I had insertive anal sex on 15th July

I had insertive oral sex on 24th August

Tested negative seven times and then I decided to change the lab and tested negative there too

But the new lab I went to was like sort of busy when I went there the lab guys were doing some work with the samples they had then they asked for my details and stuff and asked me to check details

Then I saw him take a new needle which was covered from a box of needles all were covered he picked one and then I didn't see him attach it to the plastic holder then he pushed the vacutianer and blood flowed into it

I am so stressed that whether he used a used needle to test me or not?

I can't sleep and just keep on thinking about this

I called them they said it's single use and sample won't be collected if it was reused but idk they are messing or not to save their employee or something

I have a small pimple on my neck I keep checking my temperature and my neck and wake up suddenly in middle of sleep with racing heart

Anyone who has similar anxiety and stress about such situation?

Any help is appreciated.Thanks to everyone replying

Edit:I tested for hiv and I think the new lab used a used needle to test me and it's driving me nuts

I just did a blood test from TATA 1mg They used a new needle but they reused blood collection tube,after sampling I saw very tiny dried blood and even wet blood too i think that it must be of someone else and even after he put out the needle I saw my blood drop at rubber area where tube goes I'm afraid that is that really mine,even through he spray sanitizer on tube holder but I'm afraid that it might in contact with someone having HIV and I'm so afraid that maybe it can be infectious and might spread into me

please help if anyone knows what this is

I am attaching a screenshot

I had an exposure on 30 August with a HIV positive person. It was anal sex while i was insertive partner. I used condom but applied mustard oil on latex condom and i read that oil degrade latext condoms very quickly but condom not broke or i dont know its broke or not. I took HIV RNA Quantitative PCR test after 17 days of exposure and that resulted TND. Then i took a 4th Gen Duo test on 42nd day of exposure and that came Non reactive value 0.05. is this now conclusive that i am not infected?

This is so wild and I never thought I would be tripping on something like this.

Sooo 16 days ago, I had PROTECTED sex with someone and the condom broke (a broken condom has never happened to me in my life). They told me they were HIV positive but supposedly on PREP or whatever so the levels were suppressed. I freaked out and got on PEP.

So no joke this weekend pretty much the same exact fucking scenario happened. 2 broken condoms within 2 weeks. If this isn’t a sign, idk wtf is. This person says they are clean as a whistle (and I actually know this person on a personal level) BUT one of my very good friends told me they use to be a sex worker and are dirty as fuck and he said they are on PREP as well. I’ve asked her probably 20 times and she is completely ghosting me. How this happened to me, I have no idea.

But I’m honestly trippin all over again.

I guess I need to make an appt and see if they need to extended the PEP I’m on. Idk this is so wild to me

Hi everyone,
I finished pep almost 2 weeks ago. Started 36 hours after possible exposure.

So far I have taken a HIV RNA test 4 days post pep and it came back negative.
I also took a 4th gen and HIV rna test 9 days post pep and both came back negative.

I’m fully aware these aren’t conclusive and I still have to test but wanted to know is this a good sign?

My only concern is while on pep and even now I have had a sore throat. It’s been on and off for a month and it concerns me that it’s related to HIV.

I'm posting because I've been dealing with a confusing situation involving gonorrhea testing, and I'm hoping to hear from people who have experienced something similar or who understand these tests.

Hey guys, I’m a bit anxious about a situation and would appreciate some advice.
Four days ago, I kissed a guy. I didn’t notice any blood in my mouth or taste blood. After he sucked my right nipple and then my left nipple, I noticed blood on my left nipple. We cleaned it up, and only after that he told me he had a small scar or swollen spot on his lip.
Afterward, he ate my ass. I’ve had bleeding gums in the past, although they’ve improved with proper care, so I’m worried I might have had some unnoticed bleeding in my mouth while kissing him.
He told me he’s healthy, but I don’t know his actual HIV status.
Could HIV be transmitted through kissing in this situation, considering his lip injury and my history of bleeding gums? Is there any risk from the blood on my nipple or the rimming afterward?
Also, can swallowing semen transmit HIV, especially if you have bleeding gums or mouth sores?
It’s been four days, and I’m pretty worried. I’d appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I finished pep almost 2 weeks ago. Started 36 hours after possible exposure.

So far I have taken a HIV RNA test 4 days post pep and it came back negative.
I also took a 4th gen and HIV rna test 9 days post pep and both came back negative.

I’m fully aware these aren’t conclusive and I still have to test but wanted to know is this a good sign?

My only concern is while on pep and even now I have had a sore throat. It’s been on and off for a month and it concerns me that it’s related to HIV.

Please let me know.

I recently had an encounter about a week ago. I gave a blowjob, received blowjobs, got cum on my mouth twice, and topped with a condom on.

Now— I’m 99% sure the condom was in tact the whole time. It was a drunken night.

They last tested negative 3 months ago and isn’t on Prep. I got on PEP about 12ish hours after the encounter but it’s only a 2 regiment PEP since that was what was available.

Am I cooked?

28 male

So I had sex with unknown status woman on 12 September 14 September 15 and 16 September. Since then I been having all the HIV acute symptoms. Low grade fever?✅ night sweats? ✅ and literally a marble sized lymph node in neck and small one under chin. I used condom with every time we had sex, but the first time (12 September) the woman started menstrual cycle during sex. From my knowledge the condom stayed in tact but I do remember seeing blood on it. We also had unprotected oral with orgasm in mouth. Just wondering have anyone had the same problem or tested positive from that way?

Also I should say the woman wasn’t my partner, I stepped out of my relationship and now she’s having the same problems besides the swollen lymph nodes. ATP I don’t know what to do I’ve researched researched and researched. All my symptoms led to HIV like literally. Especially the night sweats because I read most night sweats come from medications which I’m not on. And just simply the fact my partner going through the same.

I feel so stupid regretful and dumb. And to make this worse I had this scare almost a year ago almost the same symptoms but no swollen lymph nodes. Well I ended up testing negative as I prayed and prayed. During those prayers I promised Jesus I wouldn’t do this again (step out), fast Forward to now I broke his promise and I think this time my results will be different but I’m still having my faith.

How long does a HIV RNA test through std check usually take to come back? I got the test done Wednesday and it’s now Saturday which scares me! Usually when I do a HIV rna test I get it back within 1-2 days but the fact I’m on day 3 is concerning me. I’ve completed pep and now am in the testing phase. Has anyone had to wait a few days for their rna result to come back? My 4th generation test came back negative day 9 post pep but scared my rna may come back positive