Basic information : 22, M, Gay
My first sex was just happened last year Feb 2013. Then I did a test in mid April this year, that was my first time did HIV test, and it turned positive. I feel unsure because I remember I used condom every time ( I am bottom/receiver) for anal sex, but not for oral. The rapid test showed a unclear line and the nurse told me it is positive.
They sent my blood to the lab and they told me it's confirmed after around 2 weeks. I don't know when did I get infected. But I remember just two months before I got the test, I got fever, and morning sweat, just like what commonly regarded as symptoms of HIV infection. It lasted for a week.
Today I first time see the doctor, she showed my my report:
HIV virus load: 64000
CD4 : 299
syphilis: negative
Lung, liver, kidney, blood pressure, fat, etc,all function normally.
and she suggested me taking these drugs: ritonavir, Truvada and Darunavir.
I havent decided if I should take meds immediately, I will test my Cd4 again next month.
I am so worried about the side effects and because I have a one year trip to Germany, I dont know if I can have meds and medicine care there. I wonder if my situation is bad or not now, and what if I do not take meds in the coming year, what will likely happen?
Thanks!