I'm very confused as well. Why were you treated for gonorrhea? The cracking on your penis skin? That is totally not a symptom of gonorrhea. Did you have some lab tests sent out that were positive for gonorrhea? This puzzles me greatly.
Your penis skin issues do not sound like herpes to me and the fact that your IgG tests came back negative is very reassuring. I'm wondering - how long have you had the symptoms of cracking on your penis? Has that been going on for months or days or weeks?
I would ignore the IgM test at this point.
Terri
Also it appears that after 1 week on the above mentioned creams that I am clearing up. It is about 16 days after my encounter. Just an fyi Thanks again.
It came to me through a friend who said they were tested together and yes herpes was included. She was told it was negative. Thanks again for your reply.
When she says she was negative four months ago, I would ask her to clarify for which specific STDs. Not everyone includes herpes testing in their STD screen panel. I seriously doubt that you have herpes, given your negative antibody test and a very limited contact with this person, but it would be nice to know for sure she doesn't have herpes, would you agree?
Terri
Thanks I really appreciate the reply. It has put my mind at ease. Do you feel any more testing is required? I spoke to a friend of a friend who said she told she was negative for stds 4 months ago. I have no other symptoms other than what I have told you. Again THANK YOU for your replies.
I do think you are on the right track. I have no clue at all about why you would have been treated for gonorrhea and then followed for 14 days with Doxy. That, to me, sounds a little crazy, if you had no lab testing done at all.
Terri
Ok I have had the dryness on my penis for months. It also cracks and scabs over. Heals with otc ointment. This is all on the left side of my penis. I believe it could have started from using different lotions while masterbating very hard or rough sex. My penis hangs also curves to the left. I live in the south where it is very humid and hot and my job keeps me sweating. I also have itching and burning at the base of my penis and have scratched it raw. I Just became scared because this occurred after alot of poor judgement on my part. I believe I used the wrong otc ointments and lotions to try and heal it and it became VERY inflammed. I saw a PA at a derm practice he said gonnorhea with no lab tests. He also said no herpes and gave me a lotion and ketoconazole 2% and put me on Doxycicline 14 day course and a shot of rocephin. It seems to be gettin alittle better it has been a week. I do sweat alot and should I try to keep it dry. I am in the medical field and with the internet and my mind wondering I lat it get the best of me with worry. I appreciate your advice and Just wanted to mke sure I am on the right track.