Gonorrhea Complications

[OneSillyMistake]

Hi,

Two weeks ago I had unprotected sex, on Tuesday.  Two days following, Thursday, I started to show symptoms, yellowish discharge and burning sensation when urinating.  I unfortunately don't have insurance and had to rely on free clinics to diagnose and treat me.  I visited the clinic on the following Monday. They did a urinalysis to test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea and was told I had to wait 1 week for the results.  The results came back and I tested positive for Gonorrhea.  They treated me on-site. that following Tuesday, with a 300ml shot in the upper thigh with Ceftriaxone.

The following night, Wednesday, I noticed that the opening to my urethra was completely shut, kind of looked like it had scabbed over or was swollen shut, and I was unable to urinate.  I immediately went to the ER and they inserted a Foley Catheter to remove the urine from my bladder and ensure I wouldn't get a bladder infection. This was left in for a week before removing and they also put me on a 500mg dose of Ciprofloxacn, twice a day for two weeks(I have 3 days left).

While I have read that the Ceftriaxone shot typically kills the Gonorrhea infection, I've still been noticing a slight burn when urinating, but the other symptoms have subsided.  Could this be due to scar tissue?  I've also been having an annoying pain from about the middle of my shaft towards the tip of my penis when I get an erection.  I've only masturbated once since being treated but have held off because of the uncomfortable feeling when erect and the fear that it may cause my urethra to close again.

So my question.  Is it possible that having the Foley Catheter put in so close to the beginning of my treatment that it could have kept the Gonorrhea from being treated properly?  Or could this possibly a Urethral Stricture? Or is there possibly a tear in my urethra from the Gonorrhea and I just need to allow it to heal over time?

Thank you for the help!

[gracefromHHP]

actually I'd be willing to bet that the gonorrhea had little to do with your symptoms.  

I'd be sure to follow up with a herpes igg blood test also 3 months post encounter. unfortunately you can't have this done at the free clinic.   should you get a return of any trouble urinating, obvious lesions in the genital area or more discharge, be seen promptly.  

did they mention why they left the catheter in for a week? that was entirely too long :(

grace

[OneSillyMistake]

I made sure to let her know what was going on.  She was unaware she had it as she didn't have any symptoms, which surprised me since I started to show signs of mine so quickly.  Definitely wouldn't wish this upon anyone else ever.

[Life360_Dave]

If i were you i would not go near that girl again, she gave you both barrels with your gono. You might want to contact her to tell her about your experience to save others from the same thing that you are going through, pretty nasty stuff!

[OneSillyMistake]

Thanks for your input.  Very much appreciated!  I have a follow up in a few weeks with the Urologist I saw previously to make sure everything is going well and will get the chance to ask some questions.

[OneSillyMistake]

Thanks for the input! It is very much appreciated.  I have a follow up with the clinic in a week to make sure the treatment worked and I'm all clear.

[Vance2335]

I don't see why that would happen with the catheter. Might need to heal. Really only a uriologist would be able to tell you what might happen what has happened.

[Life360_Dave]

Hi and welcome. The gono has caused a bruise in your urethra and will take time to heal. Sounds like you got a big dose of it as you got the symptoms very early. Just let it heal and stop masturbating and have a follow up at the clinic.