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been diagnosed with sypillis, my partner of 3 years negative, previous 6 years negative confused

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Wjr

I just recently been told I have sypillis, at had the test done a different clinic from my usaul clinic as i had moved address,I have always had regular sexual health checks every 18 months I have been with my partner for nearly 3 years , in 2006 , 2008,2010, 2013 I was negative, my partner has been diagnosed negative, I have not had sex with no one else, previous to being with him I never had a relation ship for 18 months, I've been in touch with previous partners before 2010(3) people they are all negative, at first I was told it was a new infection so they tested me again , then they said it was a old infection, when I told them about previous tests they said it was new again when telling them my partner was negative they said my previous test result from my previous clinic was wrong, iam so confused and totally getting depressed and weepy over this and my relationship with my partner is strained, I was in pass, wongly diagnosed with chamidlya after 2nd test was negative my partner was negative, I have gone back to my previous clinic with my partner and they are just as confused as me, they are also loading with clinic that diagnosed me positive I've had no symtons totally in shock and confused, the other clinic is now saying I might have yaws, because of my Caribbean descent, I was born here, my parents in Caribbean , iamm 52 years old and totally confused with all this please can sombdy tell me is this possible?

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  • Angel91
    Angel91 Wjr

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    If you have had two tests that both say you have syphilis, then it is a confirmed diagnosis. The good news is that it can be treated.

    According to the NHS website, the symptoms of syphilis are as follows:

    stage 1 (primary syphilis) – symptoms of syphilis begin with a painless but highly infectious sore on the genitals, or sometimes around the mouth. If somebody else comes into close contact with the sore, typically during sexual contact, they can also become infected. The sore lasts two to six weeks before disappearing.

    stage 2 (secondary syphilis) – secondary symptoms, such as a skin rash and sore throat, then develop. These symptoms may disappear within a few weeks, after which you experience a latent (hidden) phase with no symptoms, which can last for years. After this, syphilis can progress to its third, most dangerous stage.

    stage 3 (tertiary syphilis) – around a third of people who are not treated for syphilis will develop tertiary syphilis. At this stage, it can cause serious damage to the body.

    If you have had none of these symptoms, it may be hard to date when you were infected. Many people don't have symptoms for years once past the initial infection.

    Yaws is in the same family as syphilis, but syphilis is far more common, especially as you were born here.

    I can understand why you are so upset. If you have definitely not had sex with anybody else, or shared needles, is there any chance your partner got the disease, and got it treated, without you knowing? His tests would show up negative then?

    The good news is that it can now be treated, which will save you a lot of trouble in the future.

    Try to keep positive. There are far worse STI's out there so you should count your blessings (that helps me sometimes). Hopefully you will be able to get to the bottom of this soon enough. xx

    • Wjr
      Wjr Angel91

      Posted

      Thanks angel I have read up about the stages and everything but have never had any of the symptoms of the stages both me and my partner have been tested for these at the same time in 2012 and 2013 and now 2015 we were both negative in previous tests we have always had regular sex his test has shown no sign of previous infection as this was asked at the time, as I was also on antibiotics at the same time they are now , testing me again as in the 2 nd test their was some difference between my RPR which were negative, which my original clinic has said is not possible unless I was already receiving treatment, iam taking the antibiotics previous clinic has given me as a precaution, iam also be tested for yaws disease iam also having a FTA and EIA test done not quite sure what they are as. All is confusing to me but have been told that it can confirm whether previous test that have been positive were a mistake . as they have told me nothing ever 100% my partner does not understand either as to why I have and he does not,he is also now waiting result of a retest.
    • Angel91
      Angel91 Wjr

      Posted

      I can understand why you are so confused! I hope the next test clears things up for you! Please let us know how you get on?
  • sunshine22
    sunshine22 Wjr

    Posted

    I feel your confusion. Its hard to figure out whats, whats in situation. You have to focus on you for the moment, though. I would look into finding a doctor, not sure you are just going to free clinics but an actual doctor that specialized in internal medicine and/or have experience in such infections - because now is the time for some real testing that is correct. Too many back and forth that is confusing for anyone and awful.

    Just focus on the NOW, not necessary before. And people lie about things like this, when you asked previous ones if they are negative. Believe it or not, most people will not get tested or cleared up. So, you have to think about yourself. 

    You can take Echinacea - tea form or pill form every day to assist on keeping your immune up to par. I would look into my nutrition to remove all sugar and intake of water. You have to stay healthy because what damage the infection has caused to your body. I would sugges to avoid non-protected sex until you finally get this resolved and you stay out of the window of issues. 

    I heard that this infection has different markers of degrees to infection, perhaps thats the stages of phases it can progress. Thats why, in the meantime, to focus on the herbal teas in being proactive. 

    But look into a physician specialised in this area because most clinics never have an answer only more questions for you. 

    Hope for the best for you.

    • Wjr
      Wjr sunshine22

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your info. It's appreciated, I will buy some tea, my previous clinic has been very good and are investigating me fully both me and my partner are being retested again by them as his test showed no signs of previous in section, and they are giving me a FTa and EIA test which may find out if my 2 tests were false positive, iam taking the medication that was issued me as a precaution, they are also testing us both for yaws disease, even though it not something they test for in a Gum clinic, iam hoping this can be resolved, as the pass 2 weeks have been draining, my biggest worry is that if it has gone undetected, is how long have I had it and would I require more medication as what stage iam at, just on another note I was tested automatically when I was pregnant 13 years ago, and also in 2006 and 2008 so since my daughter been born I've had 6 tests and only last ones show a positive
    • sunshine22
      sunshine22 Wjr

      Posted

      Yeah, thats right. The medical profession only tests for all those until you are pregnant. Weird isnt?  So any symptoms prior could have shown up but missed or not identhowed up long enough to know for someone to iIdentify the initial contact. Anyway, I still would look into a private doctor if you keep getting inconsistency. And for the most part, you do have remedies to fight it or keep it under control, so that is the good thing. I heard that it also have different levels of intensity, or stages, that can be dormant for years - so as long as you keep ontop of your immunity you are fine. In today's world people has to be their own primary doctor with the medical profession tagging behind, meaning research it your self and measure your own body workings. Good luck. 
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