i had a possible high risk exposure on April 14 2014. I took an hiv antibody test at 4 weeks and several at 5 weeks post exposure which all came back negative. I took an Hiv Rna Pcr test at 5 weeks post exposure and the results came back none detected. I took an Hiv AG/AB 4th Gen test at 51 days post exposure and it came back negative. I have been extremely stressed out and have had anxiety problems since the possible exposure. Ive been taking clonazapem for about 5 weeks. Ive been showing symtoms (symptoms) for about 6 weeks. Trouble eatingweight loss small rashes and red spots low basal body temp itching night sweats.I havent noticed any fever or swollen lymph glands. I also have suffered from psoriasis most of my life.I stopped taking Humira back in September but did take one shot around the end of March. I was also on prednisone the entire month of march. Should my test results make me feel any better or do they mean nothing at this point.
2015-04-07 04:07:16
Welcome to our Forum. Your results indicate that you did not get HIV from the exposure that you describe. Your antibody tests at 4 and 5 weeks would have detected between 90 and 95% of recent HIV infections and the 4th generation test that you had at 51 days provides definitive results (the 4th generation tests are conclusive 4 weeks following exposure). That you took prednisone the month before your exposure would have no impact on your subsequent test results. I suspect the symptoms you have described are at least in part manifestations of the anxiety you are experiencing. They certainly are not a manifestation of HIV- your tests prove this. I hope this comment will help you to move forward without concern
2015-04-07 04:12:25
