Back and Leg Pain

[Randar79]

Hello all,

I am a 22 year old male and last week I had protected sex with a few seconds of unprotected oral. A few days after I noticed sciatic pain in my lower back and hips as well as itchiness in my rectum.  I have not had any blisters or Outbreaks (that I can see) but I am concerned that this signs of herpes.

The girl I slept with claims to be clean and has tested negative in the past.

Any hell will be appreciated.

[petal130]

This is the herpes forum. You need to see a doctor at this point if you have concerns about a herniated disc, and back problems in general.

None of your symptoms sound herpes related, period. Move on from herpes.

[Randar79]

Hi Grace,

Okay so this is getting frustrating.  As I mentioned before this back pain (tailbone/buttocks) and irritation began with several days of frequent urination.  I went to my doctor who ordered a urine test for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia and other bacteria infections and found nothing.  Within a week the frequent urination had stopped but the back pain has continued for 5-6 weeks.

Now all day today the frequent urination has returned and the back pain has intensified slightly from the last few days.  I have also noticed a bit of an odd tingling/stinging in my urethra after i urinate.  Any idea of what this could be?

is it possible for a herniated disc (or other back problem)  to cause frequent urination?

I am going to try to see my doctor tomorrow but would like your input.

Thanks

[gracefromHHP]

well it's not unusual for it not to appear with 'classic" blister type lesions but at the same time, herpes lesions will typically be itchy and/or painful.

[Randar79]

Hi Grace,

My back pain has almost disappeared over the last few days which is a relief.

I do have a general question however.  During my doctors visits, I asked my doctor about a few odd bumps and blemishes that I noticed from inspecting the area and he did not suspect that anything was herpes related.  My question is then how common is it for herpes to not come in the form of a traditional herpes lesion.  I have read a lot about misdiagnosis and am just curious if this is a common occurance.

I realize that you cant comment on bumps but I was hoping that you could comment on general terms.

Thanks

[gracefromHHP]

it's what the forum is here for :)

[Randar79]

Thank you so much Grace.  I really appreciate all your help during this time.