Diagnosed with Gonorrhea, partner with Chlamydia

[Gostev]

Hi, a week and a half ago I started getting the symptoms of Gonorrhea or Chlamydia, I was tested and found I had Gonorrhea. However when my partner was tested he only had Chlamydia, and I haven't had any sexual contact outside the relationship.

Is a mis-diagnosis likely on one side?

I took Zithromax after the first appointment, and Ciproxin when I was diagnosed, so basically medication for both Gonorrhea and Chlamydia (single doses each).

3 days after taking the Ciproxin, the symptoms don't seem to be getting any better, they seem to be getting worse, with consistent irritation of the penis and constant pus. Should I wait it out a few more days, or go see a doctor? I was told to come back after a month with another urine sample.

[Gostev]

Thanks for the help auntiejessi. Trust me I'll be avoiding that for a long time.

[auntiejessi]

Cipro isn't the first choice for treatment anymore, especially among men who have sex with men.  There are resistant strains, and that's why treatment should be with a shot of ceftriaxone.  It could be you have a resistant strain.

Here are the recommendations from the CDC STD Treatment Guidelines - http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2006/updated-regimens.htm  Show your doctor.

As to why you and your partner have different test results - good question.  A mid-diagnosis sounds likely.  You should both be treated for gonorrhea and chlamydia, just in case, and avoid sex, including oral, for 7 days.

Good luck.  

Aj