Concern - Herpes

[DBridges1]

I was in Hong Kong last weekend and went for a massage. At the end of the massage the lady started to rub my un-erect penis pulling the foreskin back and forth (i am circumcised) and I asked her to stop - this was not what I wanted. I clean my penis in shower and was concerned all week, my penis began to feel uncomfortable in my trousers and some redness appeared but not much at all and seemed to go in the mornings. I now have a cold and feel a bit rough, this is bothering me massively and i am sure my blood pressure is high as my face is constantly red. I have been with my partner for seven years and have never had sexual activity with anyone other than my partner. is it possible i have an STD hence the sore penis and cold symptoms? i am going out of my mind here!

[h8outbreaks]

I think your going out of your mind. if you didn't have sex with her and she didn't do any oral I wouldn't worry but go get tested just to make sure everythings a-ok.

[DBridges1]

Appreciate your comments. My penis seems to be getting sorer and i am noticing some discharge in my underwear. I also keep having sweats and nausea but i am not sure if this is due to the stress. Do you think i am ok to have intercourse with my partner?

[md1733]

I agree with the other comment. Go get a check up. Even if nothing is wrong, it will go a long way in reducing your anxiety.  Discharge can be a sign of many things, but it is possible that you have some sort of infection unrelated to STDs as hand to genital contact isn't going to spread STDs. If I were you, I would refrain from intercourse until after you have seen a physician. Your anxiety is only going to be that much worse if you go ahead and have sex before you know what is truly going on. Not only will be worried that you have an STD, but you will then be worrying that you have infected your partner. For your own piece of mind, err on the side of caution. Stress can do horrible things to the body!

[h8outbreaks]

it would be wise to get tested and wait for the results before you have sex

[DBridges1]

Guys, thanks so much for all your help - it really has helped me. I saw a private doctor and explained my situation to him, he felt it was hightly unlikely i had any STD's but said if i did it would only most likely be herpes. He took a blood test and the results came back negative - no history and no trace now. I asked if it was accurate and he said, "yes, yes, yes, 100%" so i felt pretty happy after that. However, i am still concerned regarding my symptoms - i have just got rid of the cold like symptoms and now have sore lips, also my penis continues to feel uncomfortable. I know it is unlikely i have anything wrong but could it be something other than an STD or another type of STD?

[ShrimpyGeez]

As far as I've understood, it may take up to 3 months before you can see herpes antibodies in blood. Thus your negative means you have not been a herpes virus carrier. In case you were infected only a week ago, the blood test was useless. Nevertheless, with little if any clear herpes symptoms and basing on your description, you do not have herpes.

[md1733]

Did you get checked for conditions other than herpes?

Just some possible suggestions regarding your symptoms - Sore lips can be due to many things - sun or wind burn, an overgrowth of yeast or bacteria in the mouth, possible canker sores. You might want to try using some hydrocortisone cream (1%) around your lips and then coating them with vaseline. My lips burn and tingle at times and this seems to help. If you are outdoors, be sure to use lipbalm with sun protection. In the case of excess bacteria in the mouth - Brush and use mouth wash before you go to bed and throw in a piece of gum after meals. Camphor based antiseptic can relieve pain or canker sores in your mouth.

As for the genital discompfort - I don't have much advice to offer here. It is possible that you have some kind of fungal or bacterial infection, especially if you are active and out in the warm weather. It could possibly be that your stress and excess focus on your genital area are causing you to notice sensations that are completely normal.

Seeing a dermatologist might be a good idea if your symptoms persist.

Hope some of this information is helpful! Best wishes!

[DBridges1]

Guys, i truely appreciate all the help and advice, i love the positive tone of this website and appreciate that you are all very helpful individuals. I can now relate to how stressful having an STD must be and how emotionally it can effect you and still continue to feel that even though i appear not to have one.

I wish you all the very best in life!