My story. Any words of wisdom are appreciated
Hi all,
Throwaway account for reasons I hope you can understand.
I (19M) had a potential exposure (insertive anal) on the 14th April. I was really drunk at the time but came to my senses after about an hour. Headed to the hospital within about 2 and got on PEP (Acriptega) 3 hours after the exposure. I finished PEP on the 12th May and had a negative 4th gen (Ag/Ab) test 2 days after. I also had a negative PCR 15 days into my PEP but I’m pretty sure that now means absolutely nothing. I plan to get tested again on the 26th of May with another 4th gen test to hopefully put my mind a little more at ease. I’m aware with everything I have done (very early PEP initiation and low-er risk exposure) that my chances of contracting HIV are stupidly stupidly low. But about 2-3 days ago I developed an ulcer on the inside of my bottom lip. And today, this evening a smaller white little lump has formed just below it. I don’t usually get these and I’m sure they’re nothing but as with the majority in this group my anxiety about symptoms is through the roof. I’m aware that symptoms aren’t accurate for diagnosing but anxiety seems to always win, especially when these things don’t usually happen.
I’ll keep you guys updated about what happens on the 26th but any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.