I still am not convinced you have herpes, but see a provider immediately (within a day or two) for accurate diagnosis. Stop trying to find the answer online; it isn't going to happen.
This forum is not a substitute for proper medical care. No more comments or I will delete the entire thread.
Hi Doc I appreciate your response back, I have noticed today a single small red shinny like ulcer on my penis shaft. I'm just devastated, I must be i the 1-2 % of people who have discharge as a symptom, herpes must be the only explanation for this sore that has just sprung up. This is the first time I've had a sore on penis since my initial exposure in August. I just can't believe it. I know you said that you would not respond back, but have you ever heard of or seen anyone with Herpes show these types of symptoms this late?
Maybe 1-2 percent of men with new genital herpes have penile discharge. When it happens, it is a very painful event (some men say the worst pain they ever experienced) that lasts a few days with the initial outbreak only. Most such men have obvious genital herpes with typical penile blisters or sores. Herpes does not case long term, recurrent urethral discharge of the sort you descibe.
This is the reason that people who look to web resources for clues about their own diagnoses cannot simply translate a symptom on a list to evidence they have the condition. Whether herpes or anything else, 90% of the time there is important additional information that websites don't mention, but that health professionals know is critical to interpreting the information.
You came to the forum (twice!) for reassurance. It was given. Please accept it and move on. Herpes should be the farthest thing from your mind as an explanation for your symptoms. I won't have any further comments.
I really appreciate your quick responses back. You say that Herpes doesn't cause discharge, but there are alot sites on-line that say herpes can cause penile & vaginal discharge, now I'm really confused. I'm just looking for some answers from qualified people like yourself. I'm just trying to educate myself as best I can that's why I'm here.
I have nothing to add to the previous thread. I already told you that discharge like you describe is not an STD symptom, and STDs are the only topic of this forum.
1,2,4) Herpes doesn't cause discharge.
3) I agree you probably don't have NGU.
5) Rectal exam won't cause such symptoms.
6) Doxycycline isn't working because your symptoms are not due to infection.
7) No comment. Follow up with your doctor.
No further comments or discussion, please. You aren't going to get any answers by online searching.
HHH, MD