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Possible False Positive or Persistent Infection

Possible False Positive or Persistent Infection

I tested positive for Chlamydia in November and have since been treated twice for it. The first time was a weeks worth of antibiotics, and the second time was both a large shot and another week of stronger antibiotics.  After both rounds of pills and waiting a week I am still having some signs of an infection.  I did follow the directions on both rounds of antibiotics including no alcohol while taking the second round.  So this brings up a few questions:

1. On the second round of antibiotics I was not able to take the pills at exactly the same time every day.  However I never missed a dose but would say take one between 7 and 10am and the other at 9 to 1am.  Could this cause an issue as far as the effectiveness of the treatment?

2. I have a history of prostate issues that can have signs like that of chlamydia but when tested always came back negative for everything.  Usually my problems would be feeling like I have to urinate a lot and kind of pain near the tip of my penis.  Are there any other forms of prostate infections / disease / problems that can cause a false postive for chlamydia?

3. I never did have a discharge from my penis and the burning was rather minor.  The burning was actually the same as before when I had other issues that never tested positive for chlamydia.  Is it common for those infected to never have a discharge from their penis?

4. If I did have it is it possible that I have had it for 2 years?  The only person I could have gotten it from tested negative and am not sure how else I could have received it.

P.S. I have done a lot of reading on these forums but if the question has been answered I would greatly appreciate a link.
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Have you actually had positive tests or just symptoms?

If its just symptoms, you need to wait at least 2 weeks from your last dose of meds, and re-test, and get a prostate exam.

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Yes I did test positive.  The symptoms I have had were similar to those I have had in the past when I tested negative.  I still have some of the symptoms even after two rounds of treatment.  I am getting retested next week.
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Good.  Make sure to follow up on the prostatitis part.
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