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Hi. I received oral sex on 5th March. Feeling stressed about it I went to the gum clinic 14 day post exposure and got tested for chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis. They also done a dawn test that came back clear. I also got tested privately 18 days post exposure.
About 1 week after tests I went back to clinic as feeling a little weird in penis. Another swab test done, came back slightly night white cell count. (Only just over). I was given 7 days doxycyline. Took the meda and they did nothing so tool 1 gram azthrimicin. Again, this done nothing. Waited 2 weeks after taking azthrimicin and went back to the clinic. Spoke to doctor about continuing symptoms. Another swab test taken, this time came back within normal range although he did say that there were a few white blood cells still there but in normal range <5 wbc.
I was still very stressed about this so I waited a further week and got a test done for mycoplasma Genitalium and UU by PCR. Results came back negitive for both. Was wondering about hsv1 but I don't and never have had any blisters on penis. Also, my wife has cold sores and I have never had any issues.
It is now post 6 weeks since symptoms started and still no relief. Worried that I might infect my partner despite negitive for all std.
Any advice would be most welcome.
Thanks
About 1 week after tests I went back to clinic as feeling a little weird in penis. Another swab test done, came back slightly night white cell count. (Only just over). I was given 7 days doxycyline. Took the meda and they did nothing so tool 1 gram azthrimicin. Again, this done nothing. Waited 2 weeks after taking azthrimicin and went back to the clinic. Spoke to doctor about continuing symptoms. Another swab test taken, this time came back within normal range although he did say that there were a few white blood cells still there but in normal range <5 wbc.
I was still very stressed about this so I waited a further week and got a test done for mycoplasma Genitalium and UU by PCR. Results came back negitive for both. Was wondering about hsv1 but I don't and never have had any blisters on penis. Also, my wife has cold sores and I have never had any issues.
It is now post 6 weeks since symptoms started and still no relief. Worried that I might infect my partner despite negitive for all std.
Any advice would be most welcome.
Thanks
One bit of good news for me absent any testing so far for mycoplasma genitalium:
This study shows a strong correlation between mycoplasma infection in men and presence of leukocytes in urethra swab viewed under microscope. I had this and they saw nothing-zero. Plus of course nothing in several urine dipsticks and two urine microscope examinations, though I don't think they'd blip for MG. And I am now pretty sure MG would not show up in urine culture.
http://m.sti.bmj.com/content/81/6/458.long?view=long&pmid=16326846
This study shows a strong correlation between mycoplasma infection in men and presence of leukocytes in urethra swab viewed under microscope. I had this and they saw nothing-zero. Plus of course nothing in several urine dipsticks and two urine microscope examinations, though I don't think they'd blip for MG. And I am now pretty sure MG would not show up in urine culture.
http://m.sti.bmj.com/content/81/6/458.long?view=long&pmid=16326846
The thing about mycoplasma is folks don't know much about it.
I didn't have insertion, but maybe this can get passed through genital-hand-genital like I described above. If I understand, it has no cell wall so lives in other cells. That might help it with g-h-g transmission.
I know Dr. Handsfield says no g-h-g transmission for any STI, but it's not clear he's talking about ngus when he says that, plus mycoplasma hasn't been studied much. I respect his opinion though.
I know Vance and others here say the same, but the same stuff above applies. Plus they deal with so many anxiety cases here I sometimes think they tend to say no risk a little too fast-it's only natural.
I didn't have insertion, but maybe this can get passed through genital-hand-genital like I described above. If I understand, it has no cell wall so lives in other cells. That might help it with g-h-g transmission.
I know Dr. Handsfield says no g-h-g transmission for any STI, but it's not clear he's talking about ngus when he says that, plus mycoplasma hasn't been studied much. I respect his opinion though.
I know Vance and others here say the same, but the same stuff above applies. Plus they deal with so many anxiety cases here I sometimes think they tend to say no risk a little too fast-it's only natural.
More good news for you, mot. I am glad.
You're probably right about my getting tested for mycoplasma although presumably I had no risk. Is it a urine test or a swab? Does it test for just mycoplasma genitalium or other mycoplasmas too?
What happens with folks like you and I who test negative for STDs is we get checked for prostate then urology, then everything comes back clean. The coincidence of our indiscretion being followed by prostate or urology issues is too much. Like everyone tells ya, it must be the anxiety.
You're probably right about my getting tested for mycoplasma although presumably I had no risk. Is it a urine test or a swab? Does it test for just mycoplasma genitalium or other mycoplasmas too?
What happens with folks like you and I who test negative for STDs is we get checked for prostate then urology, then everything comes back clean. The coincidence of our indiscretion being followed by prostate or urology issues is too much. Like everyone tells ya, it must be the anxiety.
You need to have a specific test to check for mycoplasma and ureaplasma. I would not worry about ureaplasma. It's natural flora. Mycoplasma in the other hand is not natural flora. It is highly doubtful that you have an infection of any kind. Howeve, if you are worried about mycoplasma then you need a special test for it. It is a PCR test. It looks for the Dna of the organism and multiplies it tonget the results. I've had 2 such tests. Both were negative. I bet yours will be too.
I saw the urologist on Thursday. He had a good check of my prostate. He asked if any pain whilst doing it. There was no pain at all. He said felt normal size and texture and my problems were most likely due to anxiety. Done a urine test. (Dipstick). That was clean. Have to go back for a urine flow test. Said if was abnormal then I should consider a camera up my urethra. That not going to happen. Lol. Told him of my episode of the oral sex and and sex. He was uninspired by this and said that I most likely don't have any infection of prostate. Told me to relax and symptoms would disappear.
I have another appointment with another urologist on Tuesday. They double booked me. I'm gonna keep this appointment to get a second opinion. Overall, I am much less stressed about it now. Even if it is a prostate problem, I can't pass it on. I have algae multiple tests. All negative apart from the one time when they found a couple wbc more than is normal. 5 and below is normal. I had 7. Consultant said he would not have even treated me for it in the a dense of typical symptoms like discharge and painful lira nation but the nurses are just following procedure. All other tests were completely normal.
Will update after I have seen other urologist.
I saw the urologist on Thursday. He had a good check of my prostate. He asked if any pain whilst doing it. There was no pain at all. He said felt normal size and texture and my problems were most likely due to anxiety. Done a urine test. (Dipstick). That was clean. Have to go back for a urine flow test. Said if was abnormal then I should consider a camera up my urethra. That not going to happen. Lol. Told him of my episode of the oral sex and and sex. He was uninspired by this and said that I most likely don't have any infection of prostate. Told me to relax and symptoms would disappear.
I have another appointment with another urologist on Tuesday. They double booked me. I'm gonna keep this appointment to get a second opinion. Overall, I am much less stressed about it now. Even if it is a prostate problem, I can't pass it on. I have algae multiple tests. All negative apart from the one time when they found a couple wbc more than is normal. 5 and below is normal. I had 7. Consultant said he would not have even treated me for it in the a dense of typical symptoms like discharge and painful lira nation but the nurses are just following procedure. All other tests were completely normal.
Will update after I have seen other urologist.
I am at 84-days past potential exposure today. 12 weeks.
So I went and got a set of tests for the standard STDs. I did that once at eight weeks and it all came back negative. So this should be conclusive.
I was careful to do everything right so I wouldn't second-guess anything. First urine of day, first of stream, etc.
I expect it all to be negative.
Should know by middle of next week. Will post here.
Does anyone know how accurate the urine test for trich on men is?
Also, if I had ureaplasma or mycoplasma infection that was causing a problem, would something show up in urethra swab/gram stain and/or urine culture (especially the latter)?
I still have a pain on right groin/inguinal/high scrotum area. That's my consistent issue. I get other little things that flash around but I can dismiss tgem as normal or anxiety.
Also, one question. My contact included fingering the woman. That I know. I think it was her clit and not deep inside but I don't remember. I also know I later used same hand to rub my own penis again. I might have spit into my hand first-I don't remember. I have always read Dr. Handsfield and Hook say this genital-hand-genital contact is a non-risk. I imagine they'd say that even more for the bacterial, fluid-based stuff like ureaplasma and mycoplasma. Sound right or wrong?
So I went and got a set of tests for the standard STDs. I did that once at eight weeks and it all came back negative. So this should be conclusive.
I was careful to do everything right so I wouldn't second-guess anything. First urine of day, first of stream, etc.
I expect it all to be negative.
Should know by middle of next week. Will post here.
Does anyone know how accurate the urine test for trich on men is?
Also, if I had ureaplasma or mycoplasma infection that was causing a problem, would something show up in urethra swab/gram stain and/or urine culture (especially the latter)?
I still have a pain on right groin/inguinal/high scrotum area. That's my consistent issue. I get other little things that flash around but I can dismiss tgem as normal or anxiety.
Also, one question. My contact included fingering the woman. That I know. I think it was her clit and not deep inside but I don't remember. I also know I later used same hand to rub my own penis again. I might have spit into my hand first-I don't remember. I have always read Dr. Handsfield and Hook say this genital-hand-genital contact is a non-risk. I imagine they'd say that even more for the bacterial, fluid-based stuff like ureaplasma and mycoplasma. Sound right or wrong?
API,
Thanks for the encouragement and support and for sharing your story.
Good to know you. Be well
Thanks for the encouragement and support and for sharing your story.
Good to know you. Be well
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