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Do symptoms of sore throat, radiating pain, and a burning sensation in the hands and legs after unprotected sex suggest HIV?

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Published At July 1, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hello,

My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex about two months ago. After that day, I was worried about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). After one week of exposure, I got a burning sensation in my hand, leg, feet, and toe that radiated from one hand to another. After two weeks, I got a sore throat. I went to a doctor, and he saw my throat and said it looked like a throat allergy. He asked me to wash it with warm water and salt. After four weeks, I got rashes on my arms which were eliminated when I took allergy medicine. The biggest problem is my thigh pain which radiates toward the groin and gives me groin pain and moves to the hip. Also, pain in my hand is common. There is no swelling, but a burning sensation on the hands and legs goes for some time and comes back. After two months of exposure, we tested for an HIV antibody test, and both of us came negative. Tell me, are these the symptoms of HIV or not? Which diseases can cause these symptoms? Please answer in detail.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern. You had a high-risk exposure, but tests after two months of exposure are negative. So, you do not have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. Your symptoms are associated with a deficiency of vitamins and anxiety. I suggest you stay calm and go for an assessment of vitamin B 12, vitamin D 3, and thyroid profile. If the tests show any deficiency, they can be easily substituted with supplements. I also suggest taking tablet Ultracet (Tramadol Hydrochloride and Acetaminophen) twice a day after food for three to five days for pain relief.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Shah Sushma Kant
Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

HIV/AIDS specialist

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