Health Anxiety

Mental health
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Hi, im a 23 year old man. Last february I had an HIV scare. results tested negative to everything after 4 weeks of exposure. (these are usually 70-80% reliable) i never went and got the 100% test after 3 months because that week I was waiting for results was the worst of my life! Everyone with doctor and nurses agreed that although there was a slight chance of getting the virus the possibility of it happening was quite slim (I performed oral sex with an escort and did not have unprotected sex, she used a condom for oral sex on me, so im guessing this is what she does with everyone)

The initial symptoms only last 2-3 days which is not quite normal, nevertheless i was incredibly scared! ...and still am! .. I know the only way to know is to get tested again but im scared of anythign that happens to me and have been going on like this for the last 8 months!

lately ive been getting a sort of thivk mucus feeling in my throat which now seems to have settled all over my mouth, its very irritating and cant tell if its due to a sinus problem or oral trush. My tongue is slightly white although its not covered completely and i cant seem to see any white patches. Ive had this feeling for about 2 months now... does anyone know how long would it take for oral trush to develop into its full intensity (kind of like the pictures with completely covered tongues and such). 

I apologise for the long message, but I do hope many of you can understand my concerns as this issue is starting to take a hold in my life and I cant sociolise well or concentrate on my university work.

Thanks for any help!

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Don't worry to much. I work with babies and they get thrush too. It's a yeast infection and quite easy to treat and pretty much harmless, but you do want to go and get the meds for it. Good luck....it's easily treated

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how long would it take for oral trush to develop into a full white covered tongue from the moment it starts? thanks

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Robert. 13 weeks ago I had a needle stick injury at work which resulted in me having to be tested for absolutely everything. I was petrified. I couldn't wait for the test results so went to the sexual health clinic and got tested. All my results came back negative but I still didn't feel relief because I knew I'd not left  the window period for the virus to appear. I had weeks of excruciating panic waiting for occupational health to be able to test my blood. I was a mess.

I made the mistake of going on Google and of course every symptom I somehow had. It's amazing how anxiety can mimic at make you believe you have certain things. I didn't just think I had HIV,I was positive I had it.

Long story short....I didn't,,,everything was ok but now I'm left trying to put my life back together from anxiety and depression.

Do yourself a favour Hun. Get the test done. Don't suffer a minute longer. Be honest are you going to feel any worse waiting for the results as you do now?

You already did 1 test which I feel was quite promising. I personally think you are very low risk. I know I can't say for certain but I think you will be ok xx