Gonorrhea

[RandomMan]

i recently went to the doctor and got a shot of rocephin for gonorrhea, and i recieved doxycycline as well to take. my question is i told the doc i think it might have enetered the bloodstream and he assured me that the shot and the pills would clear it up if it had? is this correct? or does it have to be treated intravenously when its in the bloodstream?

[auntiejessi]

We all answer these questions as volunteers, hence you might not get your questions answered immediately, or in the time frame you want.

The symptoms of diseminated gonorrhea are not mild.  You wouldn't just feel warm to the touch - you would be sick.

I really can't advise you further, and if you have further concerns, address them with your doctor.

[RandomMan]

i guess im not going to get an answer....so ill just take care of this myself.

[RandomMan]

well my gf tested positive for gon. so i went and got treated but upon reading about gonorrhea i discovered that. it could get in the bloodstream causing joint pain and. fever among other things. ive been feeling kind of warm to the touch and i did have some joint pain. in different spots. i know its rare but im wondering if what he gave me was enough. i know that if it is in the blood they have to give you intravenous antibiotics but does this HAVE to be done in the hospitol or can they prescribe enough for you to take at home sorta like insulin for diabetic patience? i am lost on what to do.

[auntiejessi]

And did you even test positive for gonorrhea, or did the doc just treat you based on symptoms?

[auntiejessi]

Having gonorrhea in your bloodstream is very rare, and comes with a host of different symptoms.  What makes you think you have this problem?

AJ