possible std

[CARYL268]

i was with someone who i now found out has a questionable sexual history - he did not appear sick - i called my doctor and she ordered ciprofloxacin which is making me very sick - can i use zithromax instead
also should i be tested and for what and how is it done - i have a slight discharge (white) but no other symptoms - i am past menopause if it matters - please help - this is the first time i have done this and i am freaking out!  i did ask him if he had any diseases and he told me no - put that doesn't really tell me much.

[CARYL268]

thank you - just feeling very very stupid - was married for 27 years and then widowed, then was with someone for 4 years exclusive - broke up and then i did this stupid thing.  thinking of possibly getting back with boyfriend and i don't want to pass anything on.  just wish i would have thought before i did such a stupid thing!  thanks again for your comments

[Vance2335]

If you look at the sex trade indusrty the risk of STD's is actually low. They use condoms and test often. They are just as worried about STD's as the next person.

Here is my advice to help calm your fears...test for gonorrhea and chlymida 1 week post exposure and HIV at about 8 weeks.

[CARYL268]

no condom used - i know at 51 i should know better.  the thing is someone told me he is know to frequent hookers etc.  he said he has not had sex with anyone but me in atleast a year.  don't know who is telling the truth.  just very nervous and feeling very stupid

[Vance2335]

We can't give medcation advice. And I would need to know exactly what you did to assess your risk and was a condom used?