Friction from sex or herpes

[doubletrouble16]

Approximately 3 months ago and had sex with one person. I had sex a total of 3 times; the last approx April 17.2014. During that time I had to stop because I felt a burning sensation on my penis. 2 -3 days later I noticed what looked at scapes on my penis. Not really painful at all. Then, about 1 week later I noticed what I would say were sores. About 5-6 sores that were mildly painful. I did have swollen lymph nodes in groin but no other symptoms

I went to doctor but the sores were healing and he only said that would be best to see if a breakout occurs again to swab.

The person said they do not have herpes virus as were tested in Sept of 2013. She did say that she experiences dryness.

I still feel some discomfort ( burning in the same area; no sores, blisters etc)

My question is - Given the length of time that I am still feeling slight burning ( some 3 months); is it possible that this is bacterial related rather than virus?

I have done some reading and it seems that if herpes ( viriual ) that doesn't typically last as long compared to a bacterial infection

Is that true.

My hope is that the sores were caused by friction rather than herpes. I am so very worried that I can't stop thinking about it.

Prior to this I have not experienced any discomfort in my genital area

Please help

[doubletrouble16]

Ok, Thanks to both very much.

I am abit scared of getting tested for fear of the worst. Not the best strategy I know. Trying to play " doctor" for myself and research as much as possible.

However, you folks are correct that I need to get tested; and I understand that is the right thing to do for me.

Thanks so much much

[Bigtimeworried55]

Propecia would not cause such side effects I can assure you. Sex drive, libido, and erection issues are possibilities with longterm use of that drug. Not sores. Eliminate this as a possible correlation.

Fleet has provided the best advice. Id follow his instructions and seek a swab and blood test immediately. What you describe sounds like a herpes infection without a doubt. Multiple grouped blisters and swollen nodes are clear indicators.

Please test. Wish you the best.

[doubletrouble16]

ah I see. Ok, I am actually going to have a warm bath just now and I am going to check that same area again. See if blisters are still there and perhaps I was mistaken.

I am bit scared to have test; but I know that is not very responsible. I am just hoping that it disappears.

Correct; the person that I was with actually went and had a blood test after I told her of my concern some 2 months ago. She tells me it was negative; so I will trust her.

You know; there is one other thing I should have shared. Not sure your understanding of this. I was taking propecia for hair loss; and stopped taking about 3 months ago or so. This drug as I understand cuts testomrone. I wonder if stopping it cause test to rise again and caused this...I don't know; I am at a loss. I have read about effects of stopping propecia and no comment has come up about penis infections.

[Fleetwood20]

Just that a herpes lesion would not tend to disappear overnight.

It is not a great feeling to live in a diagnosis limbo. Get a swab if you can and definitely a blood test to move things forward.

Remember though that there is no confirmation that the person you were with even has herpes.

[doubletrouble16]

I am starting to feel less optimistic that it is not herpes

I am not sure what you mean " but I'm not too sure about the small length of time involved here. "??

[Fleetwood20]

The small blisters is of course an indicator of a potential herpes infection and the overall list of symptoms has some alignment. This to me would definitely suggest seeking a swab straight away and that final blood test at 12-16 weeks. Having a blood test now would be around about 90% certain.

They can be small indeed, often missed, but I'm not too sure about the small length of time involved here.

[doubletrouble16]

Great thanks for this; but an update. I think I should go see doctor

After sending you this question on June 14th; on June 15th again I started to feel increased discomfort/redness on shaft on penis. The pain wasn't in the same area as where those sores first appeared.It was more towards the head of penis in the folds of skin. I took a very close look and pulled the folks tight and noticed 4 very little blisters. So, I took a hot bath; put some polysporin, 2 advil and went to bed. The next day the plan was less and the blisters seemed to disappear.

I am no idea what is going on. It is almost as if I am had a first outbreak, it healed and having a recurrence. It has been constant discomfort for 2 months now.

I just know if herpes could be a sustained event like this; or if I have a bacterial infection that is not going away.

Today I left some tingling in my thighs, and feet. Again I don't know if that is infection and my lymph nodes at work or the virus travelliing the nerve.

This is so very confusing and makes me feel quite sad with uncertainty

I have not experienced any sores in anus or on thighs.

Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated

Thank you

[Fleetwood20]

That is the case that this would not be herpes given symptoms and duration. It is 8 weeks since last exposure so a blood test would be getting toward conclusive. Think about having one and again at 13-16 weeks.