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Stressed and beyond depressed

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rob422
rob422

Unprotected sex about 5 weeks ago.  Bumps, irritation on head of penis.  Went to doc and he said he didn’t think it was herpes but I thought it did and the blood test came back negative.  That was about two weeks after possible exposure.  I went back and complained about symptoms again and he gave me a cream and set me up for a scoping of urethra.  Was under during that procedure but afterwards was told everything looked ok.  I don’t have pain urinating but constant pain 24/7.  Went 2 days ago to a private lab and got a whole std makeup done and waiting for those results.  Even my scrotum is red and irritated.  For about a month now I’ve been in pain, stressed and beyond depressed.  Very dark place right now because I’m my heart I know the horrible news.  I’m holding out the 1% hope that it’s not an STD but what else could it be?  Depressed and the whole world looks very dark.

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  • carla04812
    carla04812 rob422

    Posted

    I'm in the same situation you are. And I'm waiting to get retested. And it's been just horrible and I'm just trying to keep some hope too. Let me know ur results and I'll let you know mine.

    • rob422
      rob422 carla04812

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply and it’s nice to know I’m not alone.  Maybe that’s a horrible thing to say, not sure but it was meant much nicer than it reads.  Yes, please let’s stay in touch as I could use the conversation.

      R

  • haz83342
    haz83342 rob422

    Posted

    You should see a specialist in STD or veneral ds. Upload a pic
  • sarahsarah
    sarahsarah rob422

    Posted

    Blood tests won’t test positive for herpes until it’s been in your body for like 4-6 months. Your body has to create enough antibodies against the virus before they are detectable in the blood. If you don’t get any answers by that time I’d say get another blood test. But I hope you figure it out and it’s not something as bad as herpes. 
    • rob422
      rob422 sarahsarah

      Posted

      Thank you Sarah.  This has been a roller coaster ride.  Deep darkness with a brief glimpse of light when the blood work comes back normal.  Not trying to be dramatic but this (as you know) is a difficult thing to go through.  I appreciate your comments.

      R

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