Hey all...I read this board, and find your posts to be very informative. That is why I am coming to you guys today looking for some reassurance. I have been in a monogomous relationship for the past 3 years, and have only made one mistake...having unprotected insertive oral sex with a girl I did not know. Ever since then, the fear of contracting HIV has been incredible. I was tested just about 10 or 11 weeks past exposure, and I was negative. I accepted that and moved on, however the fear has returned. Is 10 or 11 weeks enough time in your humble opinions to have a conclusive result? I have been trying to stay away from the internet and diagnosing symptoms, because I know this only leads to increased anxiety. I was tested last week again, and I am waiting for a result. Additionally, just the other day I noticed that the gums on one of my teeth has begun to recede...can this at all be associated to HIV? Has anyone ever heard of HIV and receding gums? Thank you so much for your help and advice.

testing is not usually warranted in relation to unprotected insertive oral exposures.
test results at 10-11 weeks, despite not being conclusive, are highly accurate.
your upcoming test should have the same result as your last one if you have not had any risky behavior since then.

How about the gums situation? Has anyone ever heard of receding gums becing at all related as a symptom of HIV?

I don't think dental problems are a symptoms of HIV. If that does happen, I believe it happens later in the disease. You may want to go to the dentist about that.

receading gums ,wendel, could be a lack of calcium .