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i had several unprotected sex from october 2010 to april 2011with three different ladies, even though i am married. too bad for me. in september 2011, i noticed a small strange stuff under my wife armpit, then later something looks like a symptom of yeast infection like the one on this website (http://www.skinsight.com/adult/candidiasis-whosAtRisk.htm) on her chest and at her back. in october 2011 she had blisters on her lower lip for some days like the one on this website (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=107838.) since 1st october 2011, i have been having some sensation (which internet called numbness/tingling) in all part of my body (legs, fingers, hands, face etc) and painless sore throat that never want to me alone. i have been terrified and afraid becos on the internet i was told these are first symptoms of HIV, i do not want to die leaving two kids behind and making my wife die of HIV. i summon courage to do various STD test (HIV - result is negative, SWABS - URINE & URETHRAL - result (no growth after 24hrs of incubation at 37c), URINALYSIS - result is yellow & clear, MISCROSCOPY - result is PUS CELL (1-2) & EPITH (1-2). my wife also did various STD test (RBC - NIL, puscells 2-3, Epith cells 3-5, Yeast 3-5, T.viginals NIL, HVS - scanty growth of candida albican after 24hrs of incubation, VDRL - nonreactive, HIV 1&2 -negative, Hepatitis B - negative). it seems as though is nothing wrong looking at my STD result but i know i am not feeling okay, the "pins and needles" and the sore throat are still there, after b-complex, calcium and antibiotics recommend for me and to worse the matter my wife is now a month pregnant. what do i do?
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i need help. i am a nigerian in nigeria. i have searched endlessly where i can do herpes igg blood tests but found. if you know anywhere in nigeria. please let me know.
many thanks.
i need help. i am a nigerian in nigeria. i have searched endlessly where i can do herpes igg blood tests but found. if you know anywhere in nigeria. please let me know.
many thanks.
knowing if you or your wife has hsv1 or hsv2 is very important to know during pregnancy. since you've had other partners and she is pregnant, both of you making sure you get proper herpes igg blood testing is in the best interest of your unborn baby. If you test + for hsv2, you can take precautions to protect your wife. If she does, the ob/gyn will take precautions to protect the baby. if you have hsv1 and she doesn't, you'll know to avoid oral sex until after the baby is born.
what do you mean that my wife and i should pursuing type specific herpes igg blood tests
your symptoms do not sound std related at all. your negative tests so far also back that.
your guilt is probably more of an issue at this point than anything else. have you considered talking to a professional therapist/counselor or even a clergy person at this point about it?
since your wife is pregnant, both of you pursuing type specific herpes igg blood tests is also important.
grace
your guilt is probably more of an issue at this point than anything else. have you considered talking to a professional therapist/counselor or even a clergy person at this point about it?
since your wife is pregnant, both of you pursuing type specific herpes igg blood tests is also important.
grace
thanks a lot for your advice and help. i am so grateful. i will be waiting for your consultation with the Neurologist and a General Practicioner.
thanks a lot again for the quick response.
What other STD test, do i need to do apart from the STD test mentioned in my earlier post because i do not only want to put infidelity behind me, i also want to put the issue of the STD behind me but the numbness/tingling ("pins and needles") is still tormenting me.
What other STD test, do i need to do apart from the STD test mentioned in my earlier post because i do not only want to put infidelity behind me, i also want to put the issue of the STD behind me but the numbness/tingling ("pins and needles") is still tormenting me.
I would however advise that you test for other STD's, if you havent already, along with your wife. I think you mentioned that you both did.
Im glad to hear you are putting your infidelity behind you and concentrating on being a good husband and father.
Im glad to hear you are putting your infidelity behind you and concentrating on being a good husband and father.
If your last instance of unprotected sex with this other person was in Apri 2011l, and you tested negative in October 2011, then your test is conclusive, you are HIV negative and do not need re-testing for HIV.
thanks a lot for your helpful response.
i actually regreted my unfaithfulness to my marriage and i have made up my mind to remain faithful to my wife. i was just insane those periods of infidelity. as stated in my last post, i stopped the immoral act with other women in APRIL 2011 and i did not have sex with any lady again except my wife only from MAY 2011 to date. does it mean i will still have to wait for 3 months for RE-TEST, which will be in Jan 2012 since that recent or my last test was in october 2012.
i actually regreted my unfaithfulness to my marriage and i have made up my mind to remain faithful to my wife. i was just insane those periods of infidelity. as stated in my last post, i stopped the immoral act with other women in APRIL 2011 and i did not have sex with any lady again except my wife only from MAY 2011 to date. does it mean i will still have to wait for 3 months for RE-TEST, which will be in Jan 2012 since that recent or my last test was in october 2012.
The first thing you need to do is be honest with your wife and do not put your own health and the health of others in jepoardy. The bottom line is that you put yourself, amongst others at risk from contracting an STD.
If your last sexual encounter with another woman was in September 2011 then you will need to RE-TEST no less than 3 months AFTER your sexual encounter, any result you recieve before hand is NOT considered conclusive.
Your symptoms cannot tell you what is wrong, only testing alone.
My advice is to make sure you are looking after your wife and remaining faithful to her considering she is now carrying your child.
Ensure that you re-test for HIV, along with your wife at the 3 month mark. I would also recommend, if you havent already, coming clean with your wife and being honest.
Hope this helps
If your last sexual encounter with another woman was in September 2011 then you will need to RE-TEST no less than 3 months AFTER your sexual encounter, any result you recieve before hand is NOT considered conclusive.
Your symptoms cannot tell you what is wrong, only testing alone.
My advice is to make sure you are looking after your wife and remaining faithful to her considering she is now carrying your child.
Ensure that you re-test for HIV, along with your wife at the 3 month mark. I would also recommend, if you havent already, coming clean with your wife and being honest.
Hope this helps
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
It seems to me that you have been tested for various STD's.
Some clinics offer full screening, which includes HIV, Syphillis, Heptatis A/B/C, HSV1/2, HPV, Chlamydia, Gonnoreah, etc.
From what I have read, you are clear. If your wife has also had these test, the she too is clear (providing you are both still faithful)
The numbess and tingling you are experience is not linked to an STD, it is more likely an issue with circulation. I would consult a Neurologist and a General Practicioner for advice on this.
I certainly would let these symptoms 'torment you' they are fairly common and not necessarily and indication of anything serious.
Hope this helps