A stupid decision and a mystery diagnosis. Help Please.
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I made a very dumb decision and had a one night stand, unprotected sex. About two weeks later near the head of my penis turned red and small bumps appeared. Not so much blisters but just sore and red. I was (still am) terrified. Went to doc and didn’t tell about the unprotected sex but I did ask if he thought it was H. He said no and gave me some cream with Zinc in it. It didn’t help and after a week still sore I went back and asked for a H blood test. The test came back negative for HVS 1/2. That test was about 2-3 weeks after possible exposure. He told me I was fine and to keep using cream. I decided to pay out of pocket and get a 10 panel STD for HIV/Gonerra/H-1/2 etc. That blood test was about 4-5 weeks after possible exposure and came back clean. So, still in pain and penis red, anus sore and testicles very red and sore. So, I went to my primary care doc and she said she thought it was a fungal infection and gave me fungus cream and an antibiotic- 2 pills and said in a week I’d be good. Well, after about 5 days I could stand it anymore because the pain was still moderate and stress was overwhelming. I went to a walk in clinic. Told him the story and he said he thought it was Trich and gave me Azithromycin and a shot in the a**. Said if not better in 2 weeks to come back. That was about a week ago and my symptoms haven’t improved. Head of penis is still slightly red, urethra has a slight burn/tingle, testicles sore and red and anus sore. Now I feel like my legs are tingleing and feel a little week. Stress is beyond high, this all started about 7 weeks ago and I had two clean blood tests. One for only H at two weeks and a ten panel test at 4-5 weeks. Three docs look at me and gave three different possible diagnosis. All I know is I’m still sore on penis, anus, and have red testicles. That much I’m positive about. Also very very stressed. Now obvious blisters or open sores although some small possibilities near head of penis. Scared to death and not sure what to do next. Can’t keep going on as I am as this has been ongoing for almost 2 months. I’m ashamed of myself for the unprotected sex and stress is very high. Not sure how to get this fixed so I can address the mental aspect of this. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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kathy96546 rob422
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rob422 kathy96546
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Thank you for your comments because they truly mean a lot to me. Sounds stupid but it’s nice to know someone cares and gets what I’m dealing with. I do know I’m not a victim here so I can’t feel sorry for myself. I’m the blame for the situation I put myself in.
I guess the next step is to find a clinic who specializes in STDs and go in there and pray they will be able to diagnose me. Being in pain plus the uncertainty for 6-7 weeks is wearing me down physically and mentally.
Sounds like you have or are dealing with you own challenges and I hope your in a good spot in life and are working to get everything back on track. I say that sincerely as I have quickly learned there is huge weigh associated with this even if people don’t see it.
Thanks again,
R
JustKasey rob422
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Hi Rob, you aren't alone and I'm sorry you're going through this. I, too, made a stupid decision about 2 years ago and had sex with someone unprotected. He later (2 weeks after sex!) tells me he had an outbreak a few years prior but I can't get it because he doesn't have any sores - this is not true. I'm unsure if he had HSV-1 or 2 on his genitals (he did have a cold sore the time he told me because he had sex with someone a few days prior that had one too - so possibly he has HSV-1 or maybe infected by both)
I went into major panic mode. Blood tests came back fine and I sort of just... let it go, never had any issues. Until this year when I developed this health anxiety after being in hospital for 2 days (something completely unrelated to sexual health) and convinced myself I had HIV after an ex-boyfriend made a silly joke. I was positive I had all the symptoms - blood came back fine. I settled my anxiety for a few weeks and then I started on the herpes train because of a slight itch I had. It has spiraled from there - no visible sores or anything (I check daily) but I feel uncomfortable every day but I honestly think it comes down to anxiety. It can create symptoms but it is so hard to be rational.
I'm not saying something isn't going on (potentially UTI?) but I believe you can trust the tests you've done.
rob422 JustKasey
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Thank you for sharing your story with me. Sounds like you went through a lot and came out a better person with a great perspective on things. It’s crazy that the guy said he couldn’t infect you without being in an outbreak. Glad you are doing well.
For me, I hope it turns out to be a UTI or something that can be easily addressed. I know my mind is part of the problem right now because the stress is almost too much to handle. With that being said, my symptoms are real and slightly painful and constant. What I’m worried about the blood tests are they were taken a little early at 2 weeks and 6 weeks. Maybe the 6 weeks one was decent on timing? Anyway, the symptoms aren’t eliminated so I am still in the place where my mind runs from having something easy to fix to having something devastating.
I know one thing for certain is that I’m forever a changed person. If I don’t have H, not sure yet, I will have a much better understanding, love and appreciation for those who do.
Thanks again and I hope to get whatever this is, diagnosed and treated.
R