Please help

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Hello, I posted previously and no one really answered me

I had sex 9 days ago and yesterday started experiencing some pain and burning around my vagina

Today the pain became very severe and I went to get tested for chlamydia and Gono but the doctor saw nothing to swab, could the sores appear 2 days after discomfort began? I am so confused

Should I just wait it out?

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  • Posted

    It can take time to appear but hopefully this issue will clear up and you won't have to become "A member of the club" However, if you do just relax and know you're not alone, you're not dirty, and it's a common issue in today's world. Make sure you don't have a UTI. I'm guessing the sex was unprotected? If not, you could be allergic to the condom. I have an allergy to a particular condom and those are the symptoms I had. It's good you went to doctor. You're alive and well so try to relax and wait for test results. Maybe once you hear from your Dr again you can mention your concerns about HSV. See what they say and then re-access the situation. smile
    • Posted

      sex was unprotected for about 2 minutes, he took the condom off without me realizing that is why i am so scared

      thanks for your advice!

    • Posted

      Ok....just breathe. Let's see what comes of this. It's ok. Either way you will be fine smile
  • Posted

    Before my breakout I was in severe pain for about 3 days. I went to the ob/gyn, and she did an exam. She didn't see anything and told me my pain was trama due to "rough sex". Haha

    The next day is when my flu like symptoms started and the sores started appear. By the following day I had a temp of 102 and swollen glands.

    I called the dr on call, it was a Sunday, and she sent me to the ER. That's where they made my diagnosis, and the test results confirmed it 3 days later, but they were 99% sure it was HSV1 before Ileft the hospital.

    Hope this helps

    • Posted

      Thanks for your insight, this was really helpful

      I've been having some vaginal discomfort for two days now but no sores/redness/bumps/anything out of the ordinary can be seen that is why I am so confused 

      How long after sex did you start having symptoms? If you dont mind me asking 

      I just really don't know what to make of all of this and dont know how to proceed to sort out what it is if there ends up being nothing to swab

  • Posted

    It was about 2 weeks. I was so mad at my doctor for not evening mentioning that HSV could be a possibility. Her only question to me was, "have I had shingles before?" Not a mention about the possibilty of HAV.

    So, ask a lot of questions when you see your dr.

    • Posted

      Okay, I am going to see an STD specialist tomorrow because my doctor did not see anything unusual and thus did not have much advice to give regarding what it could be other than a bacterial infection (which it may be) but i just want to be on the safe side and make sure its not HSV either

      thanks for all of your input, i have my fingers crossed but am prepared for an HSV diagnosis if that is what is about to happen! 

  • Posted

    I hate to say this, but you need to go in there armed with information and the right questions.

    I was clueless becasue I was convinced I had shingles. I never thought this could happen to me.

    Don't let them intimidate you , as I did at the ER. From what I am learning, this condition is much more common than most of think. Be informed and ask questions.

    The person I believe passed this on to me through oral, said he was tested and when I asked for more details, all he said is that he is negative and what does it matter where I got it. He may have tested negative, but I don't beleive that. I'm convinced it came from him, based on his comments.

    Good Luck and keep me posted.

    • Posted

      My STD specialist is very reliable and he sees this every day, which is why I hope that he will have some info even if I am experiencing some form of atypical outbreak with no sores. I live in the US and it is a private clinic that only specialises in stds, they have a lab in house and also does a blood test that is to the same standard as the western blot so I feel as though either way I am in good hands and once I present all of my concerns we will be able to go from there.

      I will definitely let you know thank you so much.

      Sorry to be really forward but what has it been like for you living with HSV-1, have you had a lot of outbreaks? Have you only had one partner with it? or have you had to tell others? that is obviously mainly what I am worried about if this is in fact HSV, which i really do believe it is.

  • Posted

    You're not being forward, that what this site is for.

    Every situation is different. The gut that I think gave this to me is no longer in the picutre, I was seeing a friend with benefits but we are no longer speaking, but for other reasons. He was so supportive when all this went down.

    Currently, I have so much going on in other aspects of my life, that Ihave no interest in beginning a relationship with anyone.

    Keep in mind that I have only been wih 4 people in my life and I'm 49, so I'm pretty positve where this came from.

    I'm convinced that I will not let this define who I am and neither should you.

    • Posted

      Thanks!

      Yeah its true, I was tested two weeks ago long after any sexual encounter and was negative, so if I do have it it was 100% from this encounter. Which makes me feel a bit better about who I would have to inform ect. I just worry about telling partners in the future as that would be very difficult for me. 

      It is really helpful to hear that you have been livng and going on and not letting this define you! I am so nervous about seeing the doctor tomorrow but know that it is something I have to do. 

  • Posted

    It's all part of the living process. I'm not saying that it won't be easy when I get into another relationship, but I am who I am. If that's not good enough for someone, then too bad.

    You'll be fine.

    • Posted

      You're making me feel a lot better thanks!

      A nice change from all of the "depressed with herpes" and "i cant go on, been diagnosed with herpes" posts on here 

      smile 

  • Posted

    Trust me, I had the same pity party that most of these people have had. I was very negative in the beginning.
    • Posted

      I think that I am about to experience all of those emotions. I am just awaiting confirmation of them. Trying to stay positive!

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