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I recently had a risky sexual encounter in las vegas, unprotected sex. I am a male in my mid-20's.
After the encounter I became paranoid and immediately (2 days after the encounter) tested myself for all major STDs. My results were negative for Chlamidia, Ghonnoreah, Syphilis, HSV2, and HIV. I tested positive for HSV1 (cold sores). I think I have had HSV1 for awhile and I'm not overly concerned about it.
Temporarily I felt safe with my test results, but I continued to research STDs (still feeling a little paranoid I guess). I found out that for the urinalysis and blood test that I had received I should wait AT LEAST 1 week from the encounter to test for Chlamidia, Ghonnoreah, and Syphilis, and at least 6 weeks after the sexual contact to retest for HSV2 (genital herpes).
I was checking myself (i.e. opening my urethra, checking my testicles) at least 20 times per day, probably more. I noticed what I was sure were unusual instances. For example, my urethra opening looked larger than normal and a little red from irritation. I noticed what I can describe as a slight cut next to my urethra opening, and it also seemed like the veins in my testicles were more apparent than usual. Ocassionally I thought I would notice some sort of clear liquid which didn't appear to be seemen 5 or 10 minutes after urination.
This contant checking lasted for a week while I waited and worried until 10 days after the sexual encounter to be retested for everything except herpes and HIV.
This time I did the full blood count and urinalysis. Everything came back negative results, which helped to relieve my paranoia a little. The specialist who answered my STD questions with the results assured me that I definitely do not have Ghonnoreah, Syphilis, or Chlamidia. He explained that I had been tested twice (2 days after encounter and 10 days after encounter), and that I can be very very sure that I do not have these STDs. He explained that because my full blood count results came back as "normal" that I probably don't have any other STDs either (since it doesn't appear that I am fighting an infection). He reitterated that I still can not know about HSV2 until I am re-tested 6 weeks after the encounter.
It's now been about 5 weeks after the encounter. My paranoia had gone down quite a bit, but it still is definitely on my mind. The cut near the opening of my urethra (not inside the hole, but outside, on the side of it) still has not fully healed. I cannot tell if this is because I have continued to check my penis (especially the area near my urethra), or if it is some sypmtom of an STD.
The fact that I still do not know about HSV2 worries me, and yesterday I noticed that clear liquid (which I don't think is seemen) about 5 minutes after urination. I called the people who ran my urinalysis and full blood count. The operator there told me that my "symptoms" don't seem to be symptoms of herpes, but I still need to wait until the 6 week date to be tested for herpes. He said that because I tested negative for other STDs that the clear liquid discharge is probably due to a urinary-tract infection. (Apparently Chlamidia and Ghonnorea can cause clear liquid discharge but he seemed confident in my prior results which said that I don't have those).
what do you think? Next week I will get tested for HSV2. I was told that the results are about 98% accurate (I think it's called the IgG test), and next week will be exactly the 6 week mark.
If my results are negative for HSV2 then what would your advice be? I will post my results next week for the IgG test. I really hope it comes back negative. But I feel that maybe it would make me even more confused.
I want to know why the area around my urethra still appears abnormal (and I can't figure out if it's in my head and from constant-touching) and why I am ocassionally noticing this clear liquid discharge after (usually after urination). Do you think these are STD related given that I've tested negative so far? Also, do I need to be concerned about other (more minor) STDs...and how long should I wait to be tested for HIV/Aids?
After the encounter I became paranoid and immediately (2 days after the encounter) tested myself for all major STDs. My results were negative for Chlamidia, Ghonnoreah, Syphilis, HSV2, and HIV. I tested positive for HSV1 (cold sores). I think I have had HSV1 for awhile and I'm not overly concerned about it.
Temporarily I felt safe with my test results, but I continued to research STDs (still feeling a little paranoid I guess). I found out that for the urinalysis and blood test that I had received I should wait AT LEAST 1 week from the encounter to test for Chlamidia, Ghonnoreah, and Syphilis, and at least 6 weeks after the sexual contact to retest for HSV2 (genital herpes).
I was checking myself (i.e. opening my urethra, checking my testicles) at least 20 times per day, probably more. I noticed what I was sure were unusual instances. For example, my urethra opening looked larger than normal and a little red from irritation. I noticed what I can describe as a slight cut next to my urethra opening, and it also seemed like the veins in my testicles were more apparent than usual. Ocassionally I thought I would notice some sort of clear liquid which didn't appear to be seemen 5 or 10 minutes after urination.
This contant checking lasted for a week while I waited and worried until 10 days after the sexual encounter to be retested for everything except herpes and HIV.
This time I did the full blood count and urinalysis. Everything came back negative results, which helped to relieve my paranoia a little. The specialist who answered my STD questions with the results assured me that I definitely do not have Ghonnoreah, Syphilis, or Chlamidia. He explained that I had been tested twice (2 days after encounter and 10 days after encounter), and that I can be very very sure that I do not have these STDs. He explained that because my full blood count results came back as "normal" that I probably don't have any other STDs either (since it doesn't appear that I am fighting an infection). He reitterated that I still can not know about HSV2 until I am re-tested 6 weeks after the encounter.
It's now been about 5 weeks after the encounter. My paranoia had gone down quite a bit, but it still is definitely on my mind. The cut near the opening of my urethra (not inside the hole, but outside, on the side of it) still has not fully healed. I cannot tell if this is because I have continued to check my penis (especially the area near my urethra), or if it is some sypmtom of an STD.
The fact that I still do not know about HSV2 worries me, and yesterday I noticed that clear liquid (which I don't think is seemen) about 5 minutes after urination. I called the people who ran my urinalysis and full blood count. The operator there told me that my "symptoms" don't seem to be symptoms of herpes, but I still need to wait until the 6 week date to be tested for herpes. He said that because I tested negative for other STDs that the clear liquid discharge is probably due to a urinary-tract infection. (Apparently Chlamidia and Ghonnorea can cause clear liquid discharge but he seemed confident in my prior results which said that I don't have those).
what do you think? Next week I will get tested for HSV2. I was told that the results are about 98% accurate (I think it's called the IgG test), and next week will be exactly the 6 week mark.
If my results are negative for HSV2 then what would your advice be? I will post my results next week for the IgG test. I really hope it comes back negative. But I feel that maybe it would make me even more confused.
I want to know why the area around my urethra still appears abnormal (and I can't figure out if it's in my head and from constant-touching) and why I am ocassionally noticing this clear liquid discharge after (usually after urination). Do you think these are STD related given that I've tested negative so far? Also, do I need to be concerned about other (more minor) STDs...and how long should I wait to be tested for HIV/Aids?
I haven't read anything about HSV causing nearly continuous symptoms in anybody. Whatever it is that's ailing you, I hope they find out soon.
It's a shame about those IgM tests. I had a doc run IgM & IgG tests at 10 days post exposure and based on that negative result alone, he told me that I was perfectly fine and didn't need further testing. I know that if I was recently infected, my IgM would probably but not definitely be positive at 10 days, but it's certainly not enough to rule out HSV. I'm glad that I got retested at 12 weeks.
It's a shame about those IgM tests. I had a doc run IgM & IgG tests at 10 days post exposure and based on that negative result alone, he told me that I was perfectly fine and didn't need further testing. I know that if I was recently infected, my IgM would probably but not definitely be positive at 10 days, but it's certainly not enough to rule out HSV. I'm glad that I got retested at 12 weeks.
I've seen many doctors, internal medicine, disease specialist, dermatoligist, and even a urologist. The reason why i do sometimes think that it is herpes is because of all the symptoms i had right after the incident. I had swollen lymph nodes in my neck, fever about 4 weeks after, i've had swelling in my gums, blurred vision, lower back pains, terrible headaches, and i have noticed small little bumps kind of like musquito bumps that come and go on my head. I've taken two HSV - 2 IgG Specific tests which both have come back negative, one at 5 months and another a little over 6 months. My idiot doctor had tested me with an IgM test at 5 months which had come back positive for HSV -2, he basicially told me I have it.I dont know what else to do, i still have a little redness and pain which comes and goes every other day. I'm giong to have an MRI done soon for my head because there are days that I have compeltely lost it, tons of neurological issues. I wish the damn stripper just told me the truth. This has been a living nightmare.
@ jj214 - Did you ever get yourself checked out, aside from your testing? There seems to be a bunch of non std related issues that can cause all sorts of genital area problems. I'd keep going back until somebody found something. It's hard to live with any chronic discomfort, especially in that area.
Good Luck Randy I truly do hope your results come back negative and you could let this all go. I've also gone thru a similar incident with a CSW which was a protected incident, I instantly starting feeling the burning tingling feeling which we all know is a sign of an std. I've done all the testing and everything seems to come back negative. I've went a week past 6 months and tested for HIV and HSV-2 IgG Specific test and they all come back negative. But unfortunatly i am still having issues, I have never had any kind of outbreak so i never thuoght it was herpes, but i've had a lot of the other symptoms. Just keep your mind clear stay off the internet, and live your life. Good Luck again.
Or use your hand instead & use that extra money to donate to herpes research! He he he
you've had no symptoms. you have no reason for all the worries you have at this point.
just because you paid for sex doesn't mean you will be "paying" for it for the rest of your life!!!
if you have money to blow and need more ways to spend it, I can forward a few bills your way :)
just because you paid for sex doesn't mean you will be "paying" for it for the rest of your life!!!
if you have money to blow and need more ways to spend it, I can forward a few bills your way :)
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