Its possible your are sensitive to some lubricant or soap you are using. I would suggest that you continue to use an antifungal power in the groin area for the summer. On a daily basis, please.
Terri
If you are asking me what the chances are that this is herpes from the encounter that you describe, I would say it is low. I wouldn't know if you might have herpes from some previous encounter, have you ever had an antibody test for HSV ?
None of your symptoms really sound like herpes, by themselves. Herpes, if you acquired it and have these symptoms, would likely have other symptoms, like sores, as well. to me, your symptoms are much more consistent with jock itch, or a mild fungal infection, as your doctor suggested. You might try an antifungal powder in the groin area for a couple of weeks, see if it reduces the itching.
You could get antibody testing done. If you've had it done previously and there is a change now, that would be significant. but remember that you could be infected with herpes and just not know it.
Terri
Terri,
Thanks for your response. I have not had an antibody test for HSV and I shall get it just so that I know.
So i used Lotrimin for a week, I started to get relief immediately within a day or so and it was good and i used it for a week but I couldnt shake it off. I switch to a "stronger" one Lamisil that the pharmacist told me and that gave me even better relief and only the 12th day or so, practically felt nothing. I continued it till the last dosage of the 14th day and then stopped. Today is the 17th day and this morning, I am feeling itching in the right side of groin again, so i put some talcum powder
1) Do you think the fungal infection is back? Or is this still herpes lingering on??? Or what is your best guess?
2) I will be going back to the doc to get it checked; but as far as treatment, what can I do?
when I mean by 12th day and 14th day...i meant of lotrimin/lamisil treatment..as far as exposure goes, its been a month and 4 days
Terri,
I must also mention that I masturbated the evening before this "new" itch started....I am unsure if it has anything to do with it but maybe it does
Thanks for the response. I will do the same and let you know the progress.
Just out of curiosity and education, after healing of a herpes breakout, does the skin in and around that area feel sore? or different in texture?
I might feel a bit sore for a while, and it might look different than the surrounding skin for a bit.
Terri
Terri, Thanks for your prompt answer :)
Within 2-3 days of applying lamisil again, i have been feeling great! Once this tube is done, I'll go to your advice to antifungal powder for the entire summer!
Thanks
Terri,
Wanted to provide a quick update that all is well with the application of the fungal powder in the groin area. However, since late Sat, early Sunday, i have a burning sensation in the anal region and havent gone to the doc to get it evaluated. I must say that i have looser stool than normal and have been farting a lot (possible moisture). When I wake up, it doesnt feel that bad but as soon as finish my morning stool, i feel some soreness...
Any thoughts?
Don't know what that's all about, but sometimes fungal infection can occur around the anus as well. But fungal infections should not impact the quality of stools.
Terri
Terri,
I think the softer stools are probably due to my thyroid disorder ( i have hashimotos ) and so I sometimes i have constipation, other times i have softer stools.
what should I use to get rid of this burning? its quite irritating.
lamisil again? or the hydrocortizone cream?
Without knowing what's going on, I can't recommend a specific treatment, sorry!
Terri