Oral STD or VIRAL Infection symptoms 3 Months

[SuperHairyHarry]

Hi please see my previous question to see the background of this incident

I have a numb tongue tip with a burning throat which comes and goes. My tastebuds at the tip of my tongue are inflamed and give this numb feeling which is made worse by antibacterial mouthwash such as Listerine. Looking closely there seems to be tiny white dots which to my untrained eye and web research resemble tiny hpv warts or the start of them. As stated previously I was swab tested for Chla Gon and Herpes and also urine tested for Chla and Gon also bloods for HIV Syph and HepB (although this was at 3 weeks post exposure-so blood tests not conclusive)

I am booked for repeat suite of tests at 100 days post exposure to put things to bed so to speak.

I took on board everything that Dr Hook said last response but time has passed and the symptoms have maintained

There has been considerable stress about this and not passing this to my family and also trying desperately to save my marriage for my indiscretion which will never be repeated.

I have had a visit to my dentist about an infected tooth and was told my tonsils were inflamed and infected. I was given Amoxicillin 500mg 3/5days. Which fixed tooth issue but had no effect on tongue. I am due to go back for a dental check up and will ask about my symptoms. But from her smirk last visit I think she already can see signs of STI but said nothing.

Tongue looks similar but not exactly the same
As photos of NowLearning on the forum. Pap not as red and I have the tiny white spots which I guess are HPV

I would appreciate your expertise again to try and
Put this situation to bed. I am entitled to carry an STD for
My actions but my family are not. I feel scared to even share utensils or offer my young child food from my fork.

Your help would be great.

I have no expertise but I have narrowed my symptoms down to HSV or HPV. Having had the spots and ulcers on tongue for almost 3 months I am more inclined to HPV?

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

This information doesn't change my opinion or advice.  Do not confuse your guilt over a sexual decision you regret with infection risk.  They are not the same.  Deal with the former as you need to (I'm glad to hear you and your wife are in counseling) but do your best to disregard the latter.

That will end this thread.  Good luck.

[SuperHairyHarry]

Doctor

I take everything you say onboard.

I am wracked with guilt and my wife and I are attending counselling sessions. We slowly seem to be working through this to a mutually agreeable outcome.

In regards to the dentist, the reason I
Jumped to conclusions was that. She asked her partner to come in and take a look for a second- which I found strange when I was in for either an abcess or infected gum/tooth. She is of some 30 year experience.

There are a few lesser? contacts I had in that particular encounter with the CSW. I did kiss her feet and suck her toes. So it may well be fungal? Having a thing for women's feet I also had a footjob using my saliva for lubricant. Maybe this could account for some of my symptoms. Does this pose more of a risk for oral fungal infection or HPV and if so could those potential plantar warts end up on my penis?

Any other advice regarding this matter would be gratefully received and I will happily put it behind us.

I am due for my checkup at the dentist on
Friday and my tests will be repeated on the 5th September (>3 months)

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your time and reassurance. I am not guilty of being a hypochondriac I rarely see the doctor at all. I am also fairly logical so I do understand that my risk is relatively low. I also know that this was a once only event having never been preceded.

Thank you again for your time and in providing this service

Regards

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

Welcome back to the forum.  I reviewed your previous discussion with Dr. Hook and am sorry to see your concerns about an oral STD are continuing despite his reassuring opinion and advice.

No STD causes symptoms of the kind you have had, and I am confident you have nothing that is at all related to the oral sex event a few weeks earlier.  For sure neither HSV or HPV would ever cause anything like your symptoms.  Most of your symptoms suggest the physical manifestations of anxiety, or that anxiety is making you notice minor sensations that otherwise would not be noticed or that you would ignore.  Others may be due to the effects of a minor viral infections (like a cold) or minor changes in diet and nutrition.  Still others could be the result of amoxicillin treatment; antibiotics like amoxicillin alter the normal bacteria in the mouth, sometime causing coated tongue or oral yeast infections.

Your statement that your dentist had a "smirk" that means "she already can see signs of STI but said nothing" is absolute nonsense. Why in heaven's name would any health care provider suspect an STD and not tell you???  Or "smirk" about it?  To me, this seems a sign of disordered thinking on your part and reinforces my concern that the primary problem here is psychological.  If the symptoms continue or you otherwise remain concerned, I would suggest professional counseling as a logical next step.  I suggest it from compassion, not criticism.

Best wishes--  HHH, MD