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STDs (Expert Forum)
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Welcome to the STD Forum, which is intended only for questions and support pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases other than HIV/AIDS, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, human papillomavirus, genital warts, trichomonas, other vaginal infections, nongonoccal urethritis (NGU), cervicitis, molluscum contagiosum, chancroid, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). All questions will be answered by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D. or Edward W Hook, MD.
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by won de marco, Nov 12, 2004 12:00AM
I had unprotected sex with a female friend in May was diagnosed with Chlamydia. I was treated, and checked for Syphilis Hepatitis and HIV. All came back negative. But two months later I had two accounts of sharp pains in my lower stomach no more to date and a tinging sensation from my foot no more to date. I also had this funny feeling in my inner thighs no more to date. I now have a burning sensation form time to time in various areas of my groin. I have seen a doctor and he said sounds like herpes but he doesn’t see anything abnormal with my groin area. He then told me if I get blisters to come back which to this date I never had any of those “classical” symptoms not even oral cold sores. Don’t know if it comes from my job which I do a lot of walking and strenuous work or from the fact I could be stressing over this issue as I have had my friend repeatedly get checked for all STDs but neither of us has had the blood test for HSV. what do you think?
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Nov 14, 2004 12:00AM
, Nov 14, 2004 12:00AM
I think it is unlikely your symptoms are due to herpes, but it is possible; genital herpes is often described in medical circles as a "protean" ("pro-tee-yan") disease, meaning it has a vary wide range of symptoms and signs. While I think a HerpeSelect HSV-2 test likely will be negative, it would be reasonable to be tested. And if positive, to try one of the herpes drugs (acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir) for 3-4 months to see if it seems to control your symptoms.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
