Is it a symptom of prostatitis?

[ScottyNeedsHelp]

Hi, I had an STD panel done four weeks ago with all tests negative including herpes.  I went back to my doctor today who has diagnosed me with having prostatitis.  I have a slight pain at the point where the head of my penis and the shaft meet.  I only mostly notice the pain in the shower when the water hits the area directly.  There are no lesions, rash, itching, burning urination or any of the like.  Just that little bit of pain.  Anyway, the last few days I've begun to notice it more and he said if it's not prostatis then it's probably herpes.  Now, I haven't had sex since May which was protected.  Now, during intercourse that night is when I first felt this pain.  Remember, I had STD panel done only four weeks ago and all tests negative.

I posted on here last week and I was told that the pain could result from prostatitis, herpes and a few others which I cannot rememember at this time.  However, I have a negative igG test result for herpes.  Now, when I was tested I was on 500mg Levo for my enlarged prostate.  Is it possible for antibiotics to adversely affect a blood test for herpes?  Seems to me like he's trying to scare me, which in fact he did; but if there is no cure for herpes then how would me being on levo for four days prior to the test have any effect on my results?  Please any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated.  

[ScottyNeedsHelp]

Thank you for the information, but what I'm asking is that while taking the levo I had a blood test for herpes and came up negative; would the antibiotics cause a false negative or give me any reason that I might still have herpes?  I can't understand why my doctor would tell me that he doesn't trust the source in which I was tested and refuses to test me while I'm on antibiotics.  

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
It is good that you have negative IgG results. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Antibiotics are not indicated for viral infections. There is indeed no treatment that can cure herpes, but antiviral medications can shorten and prevent outbreaks during the period of time the person takes the medication.

Prostatitis, on the other hand, can be difficult to diagnose, because it resembles other conditions such as bladder infections, bladder cancer or prostate enlargement due to benign or cancerous growth of the prostate. Chronic bacterial prostatitis presents with frequent and urgent need to urinate, pain or a burning sensation when urinating, pain in the pelvic area, excessive urination during the night, pain in the lower back and genital area, difficulty starting to urinate, occasional blood in semen or in urine or a slight fever. The main treatment for bacterial prostatitis is antibiotics to cure the infection. Drinking plenty of water, limit or avoiding alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods and urinating at regular intervals, may also help. You can read more about this through this link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prostatitis/DS00341
Take care and regards.