[Question #5409] Follow up - neurological symptoms
73 months ago
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H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
73 months ago
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73 months ago
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Thank you for the response.
Re: Syphillis - as mentioned in my exchange with Dr. Hook, I have been testing for syphilis as well and have tested negative out to 12.5 weeks.
Despite your reassurances, I can't help but remain concerned. Say for example if this happened to be an HIV2 infection (I know it is rare in North America and not likely - but not impossible) and I happen to be delayed in producing antibodies (or seronegative - again I appreciate this is rare but not impossible), is it not possible that the test results would be inaccurate? How could I prove this is not the case?
I appreciate your comments of not being aware of known failures of the duo test and perhaps I misinterpreted some of what I read but again, if this were HIV2 or a rare strain (do they exist??), is it not possible that the test would not pick it up by 12 weeks.
I truly am struggling. I have read posts from others and have always been amazed by those who have not been willing to accept the results these highly accurate medical tests and never envisioned myself being one of those folks but my symptoms are just too much to ignore. Again, all neurological without any apparent cause. The side of my head is completely numb as of now and I still have intense tingling in my extremities and involuntary muscle spasms. Along with daily headaches. This is not simply anxiety. As mentioned to Dr. Hook my husband came to me with his symptoms (rash, etc.) without even being aware of my potential exposure so it's not a simple case of being a worrywell.
Is any further testing necessary? If so, what would that look like? It has been months since any sexual interaction with my spouse - is it safe to resume?
I truly appreciate any further advice you can offer.
Best
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H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
73 months ago
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73 months ago
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H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
73 months ago
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