Hi Doc. please, on may 5th 2010,I stupidly had an unprotected sex with a young woman. I call it stupi in the sense that when my condom bursted I continued to move. I asked her then, and she claimed she was clean, but I realized I cant trust nobody. I am someone very much aware of the symptoms of HIV, so for three months, I monitored my body. No early signs. But six months later, I saw two patches on my lower legs and robbed them. They became wounds. I was scared and rushed to the urgent clinic for attention. They checked and said nothing. Two nights later, I had chill and sweating on the face. My throat is really dry, though no sore throat, only a little dry cough. I went to my doctor and complained. He gave me augmentine antibiotics. After another week, I noticed rashes on my laps and tiny reddish-like colouration on my chest whenever I finished taking my bath, then scratchings on both my palms and under my feet. I also noticed that I have achings from my waist down my legs. I went to my doctor and complained.  I also told him about my flatulent stomach which has lasted almost two years now, and a back pain also lasting up to two yars. He said they werent anything to panic about. But I told him about the sex six months ago, requesting an HIV test. But instead, I saw something like cadiovascular risk, urine, glucose written on the paper. No HIV.  Today is the second day since I visited my doctor. And rightnow, I see that the right part of my knees is slightly swollen from the back, a little painful. I also seem to notice that my tongue doesnt taste same. And the date for the said test is January 13th. What could I do in a situation like this? I really want to have myself texted for HIV to be sure, before it gets late.
Hello, You need to be screened for all sexually transmitted infections if you have an unprotected sex. All these are non-specific symptoms to any disease. N for sexually transmitted infections or not. He is going to be the best judge after proper history and examination. For your own satisfaction yes, you need to be tested. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.