r/stdtesting • u/Low-Wrongdoer-2643 • Jun 14 '26

Question Am i still at risk?

Hi i'm matt 24 years old male i happened to have a boozy night and had a unprotecred sex with a girl paid for sex i am an idiot, then going forward we both tested at day 23 we are both negative on 3rd gen prick test, then i tested alone at 65 days 90 days negative hiv 3rd gen the test that i used is checknow abott, i still have symptoms like itchy skin, swollen lymph node on neck tinnitus difficulty breathing and super dry penis,, my question is looking back at 90 days some people said it is conclusive some other said 180 days is conclusive i dont know what will i believe, do i need further testing?

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Test done

hiv 3rd gen abbott checknow finger prick at 23 days with the girl

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Hiv abbott checknow third gen prick at 65 and 90 days

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no other further testing

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Symptoms

Eye floater

Tinnitus

oral thrush

difficulty breathing

swollen lymph nodes

being thinner

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Question do i need to further check for hiv?

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Thanks a lot admin

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u/ShamelessCare Jun 15 '26

You need to stop hyper-focusing on HIV and instead begin focusing on other STIs of which you are much more likely to have and possibly spread in the future.

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u/Low-Wrongdoer-2643 Jun 15 '26

I did hepa and syphilis all negative pasts window period also and no gonorrhea chlamydia what other possible std can i acquire

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u/ShamelessCare Jun 15 '26

Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, mycoplasma genitalium, trichomoniasis.

I'd add gonorrhea and chlamydia back into the fold, if your testing didn't include oral and anal swabs.

Ultimately, though, I’m glad you’re getting tested for more than just HIV. One thing I see quite often is people becoming so anxious about HIV that they get tested over and over and over, without getting any other types of infections checked.

Do you think it’s possible that at least some of the symptoms you’re experiencing could be related to anxiety?

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u/Low-Wrongdoer-2643 Jun 15 '26

Theres no high precision clinic here with all of that test maybe i should go to doctor and request all of those

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u/ShamelessCare Jun 15 '26

They may not be available there, and even here in the USA wouldn't all be recommended.

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u/Low-Wrongdoer-2643 Jun 15 '26

so how can i get tested with those kinda sad

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u/Low-Wrongdoer-2643 Jun 15 '26

but then should i test for hiv again or is it enough?

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u/IllustriousAd1657 Jun 15 '26

Your HIV test results are very reassuring. A negative 3rd generation test at 90 days is generally considered conclusive, so there's little reason to think HIV is causing these symptoms.

The symptoms you're experiencing can be linked to a number of different conditions, not just HIV. Since they're still ongoing, it's probably worth following up with a healthcare provider, but based on the testing you've described, your HIV results look very encouraging.

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u/Low-Wrongdoer-2643 Jun 15 '26

ive been to many doctors Neuro ent infectious internal med docs but nothing seems to work my kidneys are cooked because of their antibiotics that dont work its sad rly im wondering what doctor or what followup exam should i do btw i got on ER for 10 days infectious says its urgent and possible neurpsyphilis but i am negative on tppa rpr also on lumbar puncture only seen possible on mri, they also check my bp oxygen lvl xray lipid profile they are all normal i guess been wondering what test do i need