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Which third antibiotic after two unsuccesful treatments?
Hello,
I recently developed a white discharge from my penis. I went to a GUM clinic where an infection was found to be present, and so I was tested for gonorrhoea, chlamydia, HIV and syphilis; I do not think I was tested for trichomoniasis. Anyway, the tests came back negative.
Pending the results, the doctor had given me 7 days 2x100mg doxycycline which resolved symptoms quickly and I thought the infection was cleared. However, 5 days after the course was over, the white discharge returned.
I made an appointment at my GP, but meanwhile I developed a strange "adrenaline-rush" type sensation giving me cold feet, restlessness and weak legs. It's difficult to describe but it was scary and I thought I might have kidney infection, given that it's a possible complication. I was tested for fever, nitrites and blood in my urine and urine cloudiness but these came back negative. They concluded it's probably not a kidney infection, but I still don't know what caused these symptoms.
I was then prescribed 5 days azithromycin. They took a urine sample to grow a culture, but my sample was lost... Although symptoms almost disappeared, they never fully did and white discharge remains. I also still have the restlessness, and hope my kidneys are fine.
Given that the discharge is white, I assume I can be certain that inflammation persists?
Without knowing what bacteria is causing my symptoms (I will now ask for a second attemt to grow a culture) what would now be the next-best antibiotic to try? Some of my thoughts were:
- Levofloxacin or moxyfloxacin; this might help against mycoplasma
- Metronidazole in case I have trichomiasis
Please let me know your thoughts.
I recently developed a white discharge from my penis. I went to a GUM clinic where an infection was found to be present, and so I was tested for gonorrhoea, chlamydia, HIV and syphilis; I do not think I was tested for trichomoniasis. Anyway, the tests came back negative.
Pending the results, the doctor had given me 7 days 2x100mg doxycycline which resolved symptoms quickly and I thought the infection was cleared. However, 5 days after the course was over, the white discharge returned.
I made an appointment at my GP, but meanwhile I developed a strange "adrenaline-rush" type sensation giving me cold feet, restlessness and weak legs. It's difficult to describe but it was scary and I thought I might have kidney infection, given that it's a possible complication. I was tested for fever, nitrites and blood in my urine and urine cloudiness but these came back negative. They concluded it's probably not a kidney infection, but I still don't know what caused these symptoms.
I was then prescribed 5 days azithromycin. They took a urine sample to grow a culture, but my sample was lost... Although symptoms almost disappeared, they never fully did and white discharge remains. I also still have the restlessness, and hope my kidneys are fine.
Given that the discharge is white, I assume I can be certain that inflammation persists?
Without knowing what bacteria is causing my symptoms (I will now ask for a second attemt to grow a culture) what would now be the next-best antibiotic to try? Some of my thoughts were:
- Levofloxacin or moxyfloxacin; this might help against mycoplasma
- Metronidazole in case I have trichomiasis
Please let me know your thoughts.
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STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
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