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NGU - still symptoms after 1 week of antibiotics?
I went to my GUM 7 days ago and received a single dose of Azithromycin and single dose Ceftriaxone after having 1 day of redness at tip of Urethra and milky discharge (I went in the same morning when I noticed the discharge). I also had taken some 5 year old single dose Amoxycillin I had at homebefore going to the GUM. Swab test diagnosed NGU, blood test came back negative for Syphilis, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. While the redness has subsided, there is still some discomfort (slight itching) no burning during urination, and slight milky discharge in the morning. Should I give the meds more time to do their work or should I go back in? Clinic receptionist (not a nurse) said wait 10 days total. I am in my late 40's and in good health otherwise. As far as contracting it, I received unprotected oral sex from a man 2 weeks prior to the symptoms, and then again 2 days prior to the symptoms. I have a regular female sex partner had oral and vaginal sex 3 days prior to the symptoms, and she had previously been tested for everything. Have been reading the mycoplasma doesn't respond well to antibiotics but Nurse Practitioner at the GUM said otherwise. Should I continue to wait? I assume no sex until all symptoms are gone? Any likely candidates for what this STI is?
COMMUNITY LEADER
If it just the tip irritation in all likely hood your causing it yourself but constant touching and checking.
COMMUNITY LEADER
The longer the wait the better. Is the discharge white or clear?
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It was very milky white the first day. After antibiotics it seemed to have cleared up after 4-5 days, and irritation was gone. Days 6-7 (today is Day 7) the irritation increasing and the milky discharge (lesser amount) is present in the AM. Going to try to call GUM today
so went back after 2 weeks since the initial diagnosis bc still having some burning sensation at tip. No discharge. Staff was confused, prescribed 2000mg single dose of metronidazole in case of Trich, but they really had no idea. Should I see a Urologist? does it just take 3 -4 weeks sometimes for all symptoms to dissipate.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Hi, yes wait 10 days
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What is the basis? They told be should go away in 4 days bc the combo/shot was pretty powerful stuff and that waiting 7 days was to make sure. Today is the 7th day and still discharge and some discomfort.
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