Possibly herpes?

[suprs1]

Hi,

Thanks for your amazing service here.

I am a 23 year old heterosexual male. 4 months ago I had protected vaginal sex and recieved unprotected oral sex from a female who's STI status I do not know. The vaginal sex was brief as I believe the condom came a little loose so she stopped and removed the condom and proceeded to perform oral on me.

She had no visible cold sores on her lips and for the next few months I thought nothing of the encounter. 3 and a half months after the encounter whilst travelling, I was in the shower and pulled back my foreskin and noticed a red spot (no blister) and thought it may have just been some trauma from masturbation. Then a few hours later began to worry alot and stupidly sprayed an antiseptic spray onto the spot. There was no pain or itching on the spot. After applying the antiseptic about 4 times over the next 40 hrs, I began to feel a discomfort on the spot, almost like a burning sensation. The spot however was beginning to fade. I went to the Dr who took a look and he said it was too mild or late to diagnose it. The burning then spread all around the corona of the glans and looked inflamed. I then went to another Dr who said it wasnt herpes, either a yeast infection or UTI (tested negative for UTI and chlamydia). I was also experiencing testicular pain, shooting pains up the shaft of my penis and into my bladder and a burning sensation in the urethra and around the tip after urination.

I began to apply an antifungal cream that seemed to reduce the redness and burning. However 20 days still after I first noticed the spot I have the burning sensation there and also like someone is sticking a knife into that general area.

Does this sound like herpes to you at all? What are the chances I could have contracted either HSV-1 from oral or HSV-2 from the condom working loose? (I hope it wasnt too lose, she seemed to take control before I knew what had happened).

I do not doubt my severe anxiety has played a role in the symptoms but would value your opinion greatly.

Thanks again.

[gracefromHHP]

this sounds like something non-herpes going on.  continue to follow up on it as needed with your provider if symptoms reoccur.

[Mistakeguy789]

The thing about herpes is many things can act like herpes (IE: itching bumps redness) and herpes can be atypical sometimes (a single bump).  We can't tell and that is why you should see your provider.  At this point you were looked at and told by a trained professional it didn't look like herpes and given an explanation of your symptoms to do with the antiseptic spray.  

[suprs1]

Thanks Grace for your response.

I told the Dr about the antiseptic spray and he said it definitely shouldnt have been applied to the genitals- far too harsh and he also put me onto a hypoallergenic soap.

Do you think this sounds like a Herpes infection though? I know you said it could be alot of things but I seem to not be able to stop stressing it is herpes. I value your opinion highly.

Thanks.

[gracefromHHP]

depending on the antiseptic product, odds are it was never intended for the sensitive skin of our genitals!!  Pretty much keep to mild unscented soap and water only on the genital skin unless told to do otherwise by a provider.  This could be many things going on including a reaction to the product you used on it.  

at this point totally up to you if you think it's worthwhile following up with type specific herpes igg blood testing to see what your status is. if you've never been tested for herpes before, seek out a blood test to know your status in general.

[suprs1]

Thanks for your reply.

I thought that the burning continuing for this long without any obvious lesions didn't exactly fit the stereotypical symptoms. But then again HSV is known for its atypical symptoms. I admit I have been over-checking the affected area and the pain is worse when i sit and stress about it. Despite the Dr saying that a blood test was a waste of time and money, I will stress that I want one in order to know for sure.

[Mistakeguy789]

Oral sex is a low risk for HSV.  Doesn't sound like herpes in that it wouldn't go this long.  

Your anxiety can play a role in this as you are always looking and messing with the skin not giving it a chance to heal.  Leave the area alone and continue to work with your provider.