Headache After Condom Popped Worried I Have HIV

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Worried about condom break with boy from Switzerland

Hi Dr. Bob,I had a question regarding a condom break back in June 2003. I of course had a little too much to drink, and I engaged in sexual intercours with a guy whose history is ubknow. After about 5 disaapointing minutes the whole act was over,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Swiss Boy,Relax. Have a nice cup of hot chocolate, and take a walk in the Alps. Tetracycline or other antibiotics do not affect HIV tests. A quick check of our archives could have calmed your fears immediately, as this question has been asked... Read more »

condom pop

Hello Dr BobThis is my 3rd attempt .As I informed earlier recently in India was with a call girl / Sex worker unknown status. During the intercourse I coul dmake out the condom pop andI immediately piulled it out and used a new one and continued....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your question is identical to many others already posted in the archives and my advice remains exactly the same. The risk of HIV transmission following a condom failure (break) is the same as unprotected sex. See below.Good luck.Dr. Bobcondome... Read more »

Condom broke exposing my turkey now i'm worried sick (HIV STATISTICS)

Hello Doc. Hopefully you can help me with my fears. Eight days ago I had protected anal sex with another gay male of unknown HIV status. I was the top. After completion, which lasted less than five minutes, I pulled out and noticed the condom i was...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,So it appears the "turkey" got exposed while you were doing the "stuffing!"The estimated per-act risk for acquisition of HIV from unprotected (or broken-condom) insertive anal sex with a partner confirmed to be positive is 6.5... Read more »

:( worried sick..Laryngitis a symptom of HIV??

Hello Dr. Holodniy..I had a risky sexual encounter (condom broke so he took it off during sex) roughly 3 months ago with a guy who claims to be clean from HIV and other STD's. About two weeks later i developed laryngitis and a very sore throat...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

If you think you are at risk you should get tested.... Read more »

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Broken Condom New HIV strain or What? WORRIED

Posted by ademalu, 1 Reply

Well here is my situation
had exposure in mid may 2009 with Commercial Sex Worker (CSW) condom broke ,had rapid test in June and August 2009 all came out negative. had Elisa (elecsys) test for HIV 1 and 2 endsept 2009 came out negative. Had QL DNA... Read more »

Worried about HIV status

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi all,

I had a risky sexual encounter (condom broke but replaced b4 climax)recently. Two weeks after that, I developed fever, headache, sore throat and a mild night sweat for 2-3 days. Four weeks after that, I developed fever, muscle aches,... Read more »

Had sex without a condom and I am very worried.

Posted by latin12, 3 Replies

About a month ago I foolishly had unprotected sex with a stranger in a adult video store booth. The encounter was very brief, infact, he was only inside of me for a couple seconds when I asked him to pull out of me. I realize and fully acknowledge... Read more »

broken condom/hiv risk?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i am extremely worried, am 22 year old guy went to bali for holiday and had sex with a prostitute in massage parlour. i used a condom but after bout 30 seconds the condom broke and i immediately pulled out and washed myself and am worried sick. it... Read more »

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