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What Causes Throat Pain After Having Sex?
Question: Hello sir ,
i had insertive anal sex encounter. With a prostitute on 18 July night in which condom
broke .after that I started taking pep ( ziduvidline and limuvidline)) combo twice a day ...i got tested for hiv 1 &2 test after 21 days which shows non reactive ...but from yesterday. I hav slight,pain in my left side of throat.i consulted. My doc and he says its normal and cd b due to pep tabletsand prescribed me alacarnit ...now i am worried am i devolving Symptoms For hiv two days after the test as today is my 23 rd day. Also if i got non reactive in this test what sd b my course of action for further test and what are my chances to remain negative in further tests.
i had insertive anal sex encounter. With a prostitute on 18 July night in which condom
broke .after that I started taking pep ( ziduvidline and limuvidline)) combo twice a day ...i got tested for hiv 1 &2 test after 21 days which shows non reactive ...but from yesterday. I hav slight,pain in my left side of throat.i consulted. My doc and he says its normal and cd b due to pep tabletsand prescribed me alacarnit ...now i am worried am i devolving Symptoms For hiv two days after the test as today is my 23 rd day. Also if i got non reactive in this test what sd b my course of action for further test and what are my chances to remain negative in further tests.
Brief Answer:
Take a HIV 1/2 test after 6 months
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
As you have undergone HIV 1 and 2 COMBO test at 21 days following a possible exposure and the test as come as Non Reactive. It means that antibodies to HIV 1 / 2 have not been detected in the sample.
This means that you are either not been exposed to HIV 1/2 infection or the sample has been tested during window period (before the development of detectable levels of antibodies).
Though we are 99% sure of you not being HIV infected because of 1% chance I recommend to repeat the test after 6 months of possible exposure, if it is non reactive it will be 100% conclusive.
The symptoms are may be due to some seasonal viral infection, which will subside in few days with the treatment suggested by your doctor.
Thank you,
Take a HIV 1/2 test after 6 months
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
As you have undergone HIV 1 and 2 COMBO test at 21 days following a possible exposure and the test as come as Non Reactive. It means that antibodies to HIV 1 / 2 have not been detected in the sample.
This means that you are either not been exposed to HIV 1/2 infection or the sample has been tested during window period (before the development of detectable levels of antibodies).
Though we are 99% sure of you not being HIV infected because of 1% chance I recommend to repeat the test after 6 months of possible exposure, if it is non reactive it will be 100% conclusive.
The symptoms are may be due to some seasonal viral infection, which will subside in few days with the treatment suggested by your doctor.
Thank you,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hiv 1&2 antibodies test which was taken they were through CMIA technology..how much reliable and conclusive is it??? Do i hav swallown lymph gland as i hav pain in left side of throat and ear .i don't have any other symptom.i feel weakness and dizziness ...i also read day pep can delay development of symptoms ..so wat sd i understand for now..am i in safe zone or danger zone ???.my reports show patient value .04 wat does that refer ...please help
Brief Answer:
Tests are suggesting you are safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome back to Healthcare Magic,
As you have undergone CMIA test which tests for HIV 1 and 2 and P 24 antigen at 21 days of possible exposure and the test as come as Non Reactive with index of 0.4.It means that antibodies to HIV 1 / 2 have not been detected in the sample.
The p24 antigen tests are only useful in the immediate short term i.e. 2-4 weeks after infection. They are sensitive and effective and used only in conjunction with other testing.
Symptoms are not suggestive of HIV infection, I can understand your concern but don't bother about this it will subside with medicines like Tab Ibuprofen.
So I suggest you to repeat the test after 6 months of possible exposure, if it is non reactive it will be 100% confirmatory.
Thank you.
Tests are suggesting you are safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome back to Healthcare Magic,
As you have undergone CMIA test which tests for HIV 1 and 2 and P 24 antigen at 21 days of possible exposure and the test as come as Non Reactive with index of 0.4.It means that antibodies to HIV 1 / 2 have not been detected in the sample.
The p24 antigen tests are only useful in the immediate short term i.e. 2-4 weeks after infection. They are sensitive and effective and used only in conjunction with other testing.
Symptoms are not suggestive of HIV infection, I can understand your concern but don't bother about this it will subside with medicines like Tab Ibuprofen.
So I suggest you to repeat the test after 6 months of possible exposure, if it is non reactive it will be 100% confirmatory.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Hello,sir,
still having pain in left side of throat which is in line with ear pain as well..also i hav got two sore kinda bump on below my tounge ...i have never experienced these kinda sore before in my life ...are they due to pep teblets or due to sero conversion kinda phenomenon...do i need to undergo vdrl test as my doctor asked me to go ??? Do i hav any symptoms for sphillis ? And should i go for 6 weeks Elisa test. Or wait for 6 months who h would be conclusive enough to complete rule out the possibility
still having pain in left side of throat which is in line with ear pain as well..also i hav got two sore kinda bump on below my tounge ...i have never experienced these kinda sore before in my life ...are they due to pep teblets or due to sero conversion kinda phenomenon...do i need to undergo vdrl test as my doctor asked me to go ??? Do i hav any symptoms for sphillis ? And should i go for 6 weeks Elisa test. Or wait for 6 months who h would be conclusive enough to complete rule out the possibility
Brief Answer:
Symptoms are not suggestive of syphilis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It ismy pleasure to answer your query,
Your symptoms doesn't suggest me of syphilis.The symptoms may be due to some other infection.
I would suggest you to take a course of antibiotics like tab Bactoclav, 625 mg, twice daily for minimum of 5 days along with analgesic and chlorhexidine mouth gargle. Bactoclav is an antibiotic and you will need a prescription for it.
The symptoms will subside in few days. To confirm HIV infection you should test at six months of possible exposure.
Your doctor has advised VDRL test only to remove the anxiety associated with infection like syphilis.
Thank you.
Symptoms are not suggestive of syphilis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It ismy pleasure to answer your query,
Your symptoms doesn't suggest me of syphilis.The symptoms may be due to some other infection.
I would suggest you to take a course of antibiotics like tab Bactoclav, 625 mg, twice daily for minimum of 5 days along with analgesic and chlorhexidine mouth gargle. Bactoclav is an antibiotic and you will need a prescription for it.
The symptoms will subside in few days. To confirm HIV infection you should test at six months of possible exposure.
Your doctor has advised VDRL test only to remove the anxiety associated with infection like syphilis.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hello sir,
thanks for the answer,
today is my 26 th day on pep tablets. I am feeling muscle pain and a starnge kind lain and lack of senses in my hands and legs.also restlessness is increased compared to initial week tteatment. I have two three itchy bumps in my inner thighs and on my chin area . feeling fatigue and confused .what to do please help as my doc is out of the town...what kind of symtomps does all these refer to??? Is there anything dangerous in my case
thanks for the answer,
today is my 26 th day on pep tablets. I am feeling muscle pain and a starnge kind lain and lack of senses in my hands and legs.also restlessness is increased compared to initial week tteatment. I have two three itchy bumps in my inner thighs and on my chin area . feeling fatigue and confused .what to do please help as my doc is out of the town...what kind of symtomps does all these refer to??? Is there anything dangerous in my case
Brief Answer:
May be side effects of PEP
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up query,
The symptoms are very non specific, some of them are may be side effects of PEP. You requires physical examination to know what exactly you are having.
Some of the symptoms looks like psychological effects due to fear of HIV. As your reports are in normal range, there is no need to bother much. I would suggest you to consult your doctor for counselling to remove the anxiety of HIV.
Thank you.
May be side effects of PEP
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up query,
The symptoms are very non specific, some of them are may be side effects of PEP. You requires physical examination to know what exactly you are having.
Some of the symptoms looks like psychological effects due to fear of HIV. As your reports are in normal range, there is no need to bother much. I would suggest you to consult your doctor for counselling to remove the anxiety of HIV.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Hello sir,
thanks for ur response.i have completed pep course yesterday.i am feeling muscle pain and lack of sleep and lightheadedness. Also having pain in throat and ear side. just want to know after how mch days of completing the pep will d side effects go completely from my body. And when sd i take my next hiv test and of what type after 42 days or 3 mnths or 6 months????
thanks for ur response.i have completed pep course yesterday.i am feeling muscle pain and lack of sleep and lightheadedness. Also having pain in throat and ear side. just want to know after how mch days of completing the pep will d side effects go completely from my body. And when sd i take my next hiv test and of what type after 42 days or 3 mnths or 6 months????
Brief Answer:
It will subside in few days to week
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
The probable side effects of PEP will subside in few days to week time, nothing to worry it will subside.
I would suggest you to undergo ELISA for HIV 1/2 antibody after completing 180 days (Maximum incubation period for HIV infection).
Thank you.
It will subside in few days to week
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
The probable side effects of PEP will subside in few days to week time, nothing to worry it will subside.
I would suggest you to undergo ELISA for HIV 1/2 antibody after completing 180 days (Maximum incubation period for HIV infection).
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Many thanks sir,
I just wana ask one more question .every night I feel very itchy skin near my groin and inner thighs.wen I go to bed it is unbearable itching there .i can see some little bumps or scratches kind bumps there.can you please suggest me a good lotion or tablets to this problem.
I just wana ask one more question .every night I feel very itchy skin near my groin and inner thighs.wen I go to bed it is unbearable itching there .i can see some little bumps or scratches kind bumps there.can you please suggest me a good lotion or tablets to this problem.
Brief Answer:
Can use antifungal cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
The history are suggests that you may be having fungal infection, I would suggest you to follow
1.Keep the area clean and dry
2.Topical antifungal cream like Miconazole
3.Oral antihistamines like Tab Citrizine.
Thank you.
Can use antifungal cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
The history are suggests that you may be having fungal infection, I would suggest you to follow
1.Keep the area clean and dry
2.Topical antifungal cream like Miconazole
3.Oral antihistamines like Tab Citrizine.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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