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Symptoms after STD treatment
Hi,
26 years old female, had 3 sexual partners in the period right before symptoms. Symptoms were vaginal itching, burning, vulvar pain, stomach cramps, discharge(was thick and white at first then recently turned yellowish-brown).
2 months ago I had BV and yeast infection was treated successfully with Flagyl and Diflucan. Was tested for STDs at that point and all came out negative.
Have had the symptoms for the past month. Thought it was another yeast infection so treated over-the-counter with Monistat 1. But the symptoms continued to get worse.
2 and a half days ago I went to the Health Dept STD clinic. They ruled out BV and yeast. Testing vaginal secretions did show higher levels of white blood cells. They did tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea(also Syphilis and HIV), but won't have the results for at least a week. They treated me pre-emptively for both anyhow with a dose of antibiotics and some sort of shot.
I was told that the symptoms would probably clear up within two days if it was one of those infections. It's been over two days and the discharge is actually increasing and the color is more strongly yellowish-brown than it was before. Itching is also increasing.
Should I give it more time to start working before going to see a doctor again or should I go ASAP?
26 years old female, had 3 sexual partners in the period right before symptoms. Symptoms were vaginal itching, burning, vulvar pain, stomach cramps, discharge(was thick and white at first then recently turned yellowish-brown).
2 months ago I had BV and yeast infection was treated successfully with Flagyl and Diflucan. Was tested for STDs at that point and all came out negative.
Have had the symptoms for the past month. Thought it was another yeast infection so treated over-the-counter with Monistat 1. But the symptoms continued to get worse.
2 and a half days ago I went to the Health Dept STD clinic. They ruled out BV and yeast. Testing vaginal secretions did show higher levels of white blood cells. They did tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea(also Syphilis and HIV), but won't have the results for at least a week. They treated me pre-emptively for both anyhow with a dose of antibiotics and some sort of shot.
I was told that the symptoms would probably clear up within two days if it was one of those infections. It's been over two days and the discharge is actually increasing and the color is more strongly yellowish-brown than it was before. Itching is also increasing.
Should I give it more time to start working before going to see a doctor again or should I go ASAP?
okay I'm moving on from this conversation... good luck with your attitude and your std's
Why don't you move on, kdaily? Find a new hobby and stop pretending to be a doctor. You are going to hurt someone.
Any medical condition can potentially be complex. That's why they don't let people off the streets treat them :)
Any medical condition can potentially be complex. That's why they don't let people off the streets treat them :)
I don't think you have a clue what you are saying. People like you make these boards an incredibly dangerous place. 2 years following the advice of other people like you doesn't qualify as a credential. I'm glad I'm not dumb enough to take anything you say seriously. I just hope that no one does and gets injured seriously.
STDs aren't as complex as you may think once you learn about them nothing changes except percentages of infected ppl, or testing time lines.
No more rude comments do as vance said and move on, this is not a forum for you to dramatize
No more rude comments do as vance said and move on, this is not a forum for you to dramatize
Okay I've been on this forum for 2 years. I've read more of the expert "doctors" responses who are EXPERTS in the STD field to know what I'm saying. I didn't say that the infection would not clear up I said that the Symptoms may take longer to clear your body.
Take a moment of your time and find some post you will see yourself it takes longer for symptoms to fully clear up.
Also, I didn't ask for your thanks you are extremely rude for being the person who is in need of advice... this is a forum if you wanted a doctor’s opinion that is and expert in the std field then pay 15 dollars and move on. Vance gave you great advice what’s your deal in being so rude.
Take a moment of your time and find some post you will see yourself it takes longer for symptoms to fully clear up.
Also, I didn't ask for your thanks you are extremely rude for being the person who is in need of advice... this is a forum if you wanted a doctor’s opinion that is and expert in the std field then pay 15 dollars and move on. Vance gave you great advice what’s your deal in being so rude.
Giving medical advice as if you have had actual training is not something I will thank you for, kdaily. You could really hurt someone. It's one thing if someone gives anecdotal advice without a medical degree... ie "I had this once and this is what it was like..." but telling me how long it takes for a treatment to work when it clearly contradicts what an actual doctor said... Made up advice is much worse than no advice at all.
Sex was not protected. I am well-aware that I should have and should always use condoms, so I don't need any lectures. I have high levels of testosterone and, thus, a higher than usual sex drive that sometimes clouds my ability to make fully rational decisions. I'm not saying it's not my fault(it is), but I just wanted to get past the lectures and judments.
Sorry MD stands for Maryland not a MD doctor. And that is fine Vance gave you great advice. Also, grammar is not our number one concern when we are taking our time out of our days to help ppl like you who have numerous of sexual partners and get STDs or arer concerned about STDs so maybe you should be more considerate that I have a job and I’m only here to help out of kindness. Wear a condom next time
No offense, kdaily... but a lot of your advice conflicts with what the clinic doctor told me. I know your profile says you are an MD, but judging by the age you list and how long it says you've been on here, I don't fully buy it. Also your syntax and grammar don't inspire a lot of confidence.
I would follow up with a Dr because symptoms normally start to decrease 1-2 days after medication has started so I am thinking this is not a STD.
Were incidents of sex protected? If so then rule out STD's completly, if not protected then I urge you to start using condoms.
Were incidents of sex protected? If so then rule out STD's completly, if not protected then I urge you to start using condoms.
it will normally get worse for a day or so as it is clearing the infection out and then it will get better but it will take at least 7 days and maybe longer for all the symptoms to clear up if it were an std. once you get your results back for chlamydia and gono if either was pos. then you may want to have follow up testing in 30 post treatment to ensure it has cleared up.
in the mean time NO sex and in the future you need to wear condoms to protect yourself...
Also you test for syphilis and hiv aren't conclusive.
HSV- 4 months post exposure
Syphilis- 6-8 weeks
HIV- 3 months
in the mean time NO sex and in the future you need to wear condoms to protect yourself...
Also you test for syphilis and hiv aren't conclusive.
HSV- 4 months post exposure
Syphilis- 6-8 weeks
HIV- 3 months
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