Genital Herpes

Agony Uncle 😁.

Thankyou very much for being brutally honest.  I totally appreciate everything you are saying.  If it was a bacterial infection then surely to god it wouldve been licked up in the countless Urine Dip Test, swabs and uribe samples.  The only reason i keep going on about this like it is life theeatening is because prior to this happening i hadnt visited a health professional (except for the dentist) for many years as I am usually very fit and well.  I am awaiting a follow up with my Urologist as I did have a CT scan just under two weeks ago to rule out Kidney Stones.

Also most symptoms have died down its more the skin burning/prickling on my little fella and left hip/abdom lain.

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Thanks for your mature response.

I'm still unsure if your urine samples were sent to a lab for cultures to identify which bacterium? I had experience a while back of a UTI where the first antibiotic I was prescribed simply didn't work. Turned out the lab test result (a week after the dip test) told my GP that that bacterium was resistant to that first antibiotic. He prescribed a different antibiotic and within days I was better.

Im unsure whether they cultured it as the first Urine test i did at my GP's was sent for Chlamydia screening and then about 4 seperate Urine samples were sent of at different times.  I arent 100% sure of what they do with the samples in a lab when sent from a GUM clinic.  Do they just have specific tests to look for STI's or would they culture the samples for growth of bacteria/viral activity?

If they tested for specific bacteria, I would expect that they would have told you the results.

The testing I am aware about is as follows;

3 or 4 Urine Dip tests at doctors surgery,

1 x Urine sample for Chlamydia screening at Doctors surgery,

Full round of STD tests including Urethral Swab, Blood and Urine which came back negative for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphillis, HIV.

I was told all tests were negative but didnt realise they would have to suspect something for it to be tested for specificaland detected.

I spoke in length with the consultant of my local GUM clinic this afternoon and she said from their point of view I have a full bill of health and recommend I revert back to my GP and demand all the tests including CBC (Full blood count) U+E's, LFT's etc.

I know i do have a problem with anxiety throughout this whole ordeal but i think a lot of it is theough frustration as I am suffering without any sort of explanation.  

I really do appreciate you taking the time to communicate with me

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My UTIs seem to be caused by e-Coli. The antibiotic that now works for me is Nitrofurantoin. Once that was known, I've been able to ask for a repeat prescription when I've had a subsequent UTI.

You could ask if that has been - or should be - tested for.

Thats good thinking is that.  Would e-coli cause the burning on the skin in my genital area as this seems to be the more persistant symptom at present?  Sorry in advance if its a daft question! 

Sorry, I don't know the answer to that. My UTIs only cause burning sensation internally. I have no experience of external skin being affected. By the way, whatever is causing it, it's probably irrelevant which organism - the 'burning' is probably just another symptom and may be your body's individual reaction to whatever condition you have.

Just an update for you Agony Uncle,

Ive gone about my usual business today with no change in routine.

Ive had the severe skin burning through the night forcing me to have to come home from work early (I work nights as a welder).

I got in the shower this morning and noticed a bit of reddening on the outer tip of foreskin.  Didnt think much of it and used a hairdryer on lowest setting from a distance to dry the area to prevent irritation from towel.

Ive been to the toilet this evening and the redness looks to have worsened and looks very moist with a few lumps beginning to appear.

The lymph node in my left groin is sticking out like a sore thumb and i can feel it stinging if i bend or put pressure on my groin.

I tried to see my GP today but was told all appointments had been allocated for today so now have to wait until Monday.

My foreskin feels very sensitive and is sensitive to the touch and the progression of the reddening today alone has put me into panic due to the severity of symptoms over the past few days.

I really dont know what to do, say or think at this moment in time.

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That does sound very difficult for you. I hope you can get the GP appointment you need soon and that you get good treatment. Good luck.