Hiv testing and their result post pep - #10959
Hello sir on 20 march 2025a jhola chhap doctor give me two injection one was dexamethasone and other was was multivitamin but syringe are all ready used to other patients I don’t know the status of patient which is before me that’s why I took pep Viropil on 21 march 2025 with in 24 hours for 28 days I have done hiv combo test just after completing the course of pep 22 April 2025 it’s come negative and other was done after 29 April and 3rd was done 05 May 2025 at 45 days after exposure and 4th was done at 54 days after exposure and 26 days after pep course and now I have done tri dot test at 145 days 11 aug 2025 all come negative but my symptoms are continuing
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Hello dear Please be aware See you are already have taken antiviral therapy I think the symptoms if there are not related to hiv. However for your confirmation, Iam suggesting some additional medications which can be taken after confirmation in person with general physician Tab didanosine/ zidividune Tab nevirapine In addition please get following tests for confirmation Eliza for hiv antigen Immunosorbant assay Pcr if recommended Please share the reports in consultation with general physician Hope iam able to provide you best treatment options Regards
Reliability of These Results 4th generation HIV combo tests (Ag/Ab) are conclusive 45 days after last exposure for most people, and 6 weeks after PEP completion according to CDC/WHO guidelines.
You have:
Multiple negative tests well beyond this window.
A 145-day (almost 5 months) test — way past the conclusive period — also negative.
Medically, HIV infection is ruled out in your case.
Possible reasons for ongoing symptoms:
PEP side effects: Fatigue, body aches, digestive changes can last a few weeks after stopping.
Anxiety & hypervigilance: Constant worry can cause real physical symptoms (palpitations, tingling, fatigue, muscle tension).
Other infections: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or other unrelated illnesses could cause similar symptoms — these need separate blood tests.
Nutritional deficiencies or stress-related issues. What to Do Next For peace of mind:
You do not need further HIV testing, but if anxiety persists, a final repeat after 6 months post-exposure can be done — it will also be negative.
Screen for other risks from needle reuse:
HBsAg (Hepatitis B)
Anti-HCV antibodies (Hepatitis C)
Get basic blood work (CBC, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Thyroid).
Manage stress (mindfulness, physical activity, avoid constant online symptom-checking).
Future protection:
Get Hepatitis B vaccination if not already immune.
Avoid unverified practitioners for injections.
CBC is normal and don’t know about b12 but I took 6-7 injections of b12
It’s occurred from 2-3 months continuous but my antibodies test come negative
White tongue with burning pain and anal itching wbc go low some time but I have done 25 tri dot test all come negative
How can I send you if you have any medium to send report please tell me
Clotrimazole mouth paint Apply thin layer to tongue 3–4×/day after meals × 7–10 days
Clotrimazole cream for anal area – apply 2×/day after washing & drying area
Investigation CBC Vitamin B12
Follow up with reports. Thank you
You took PEP (Viropil) within 24 hours, completed the full 28-day course, and have had multiple HIV tests up to 145 days (about 5 months) post-exposure, all of which are negative this strongly rules out HIV infection. Persistent symptoms after such reliable testing are not due to HIV, and may instead be related to anxiety, side effects of PEP, nutritional deficiencies, or another unrelated medical condition. Please consult a physician (internal medicine) for a full health check-up and discuss your ongoing symptoms, as no further HIV-specific testing is needed.
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