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Odd Occurrance
First I want to preface this with stating that I have been tested for a full spectrum of STDs twice within the last year, via required blood testing as a member of the armed forces. My most recent test within the past month and a half... I have had ZERO positive diagnosis for any STD.
Sexual history within the past year has been with a steady girlfriend of which I was in a monogamous relationship with for the previous 6 years. Who has also been tested within the past month. Though I should also mention for clarification purposes that we have ended our relationship, approx. 6 months ago.
I am currently in a different relationship that is also monogamous. She has been tested recently per requirements of her birth control prescription. We have had unprotected sex.
HOWEVER, recently (as in within the past 24-38 hours) discovered a peculiar lesion on the tip of my penis. There is no discharge, no pain, minimal redness, no pain when urinating, nor any other symptom that is related with an STD.
This troubles me as I have no reason to believe it is herpes related, from my education of STDs, as I use to work for the local health department and received in depth education on this. In addition to the research I've done and discussions with friends that have herpes.
I do have a history of athletes foot and a case of ring worm located on the insides of my thighs. Though the ring worm was years ago. I do have chronic dry skin issues. And should mention I've been feel as if I have a mild case of athletes foot trying to pop up right now, as I have been jogging regularly and tend to wear the same tennis shoes and have been experiencing mild itching around my feet.
Should I have fears or concerns about this being something serious? As I say again, I have been tested multiple times within the past year, as has my current partner. We are in a monogamous relationship and I have no reason to believe she is lying.
Sexual history within the past year has been with a steady girlfriend of which I was in a monogamous relationship with for the previous 6 years. Who has also been tested within the past month. Though I should also mention for clarification purposes that we have ended our relationship, approx. 6 months ago.
I am currently in a different relationship that is also monogamous. She has been tested recently per requirements of her birth control prescription. We have had unprotected sex.
HOWEVER, recently (as in within the past 24-38 hours) discovered a peculiar lesion on the tip of my penis. There is no discharge, no pain, minimal redness, no pain when urinating, nor any other symptom that is related with an STD.
This troubles me as I have no reason to believe it is herpes related, from my education of STDs, as I use to work for the local health department and received in depth education on this. In addition to the research I've done and discussions with friends that have herpes.
I do have a history of athletes foot and a case of ring worm located on the insides of my thighs. Though the ring worm was years ago. I do have chronic dry skin issues. And should mention I've been feel as if I have a mild case of athletes foot trying to pop up right now, as I have been jogging regularly and tend to wear the same tennis shoes and have been experiencing mild itching around my feet.
Should I have fears or concerns about this being something serious? As I say again, I have been tested multiple times within the past year, as has my current partner. We are in a monogamous relationship and I have no reason to believe she is lying.
honestly odds are neither of you have ever been tested for herpes before. it's not a part of routine std testing for the military. it's also not part of testing for bc pills. Odds are your current partner only got a pap test for her bc pills and not any std testing. it's something you both need to look into to see if indeed either of you ever were tested.
the military isn't going to kick you out if you have herpes or warts. they want everyone they can get and std's are a real issue with the service folks deployed so it's something they are quite used to and comfortable with.
grace
the military isn't going to kick you out if you have herpes or warts. they want everyone they can get and std's are a real issue with the service folks deployed so it's something they are quite used to and comfortable with.
grace
Interesting, only in the fact that most who have genital herpes don't have symptoms, and it doesn't state that if a blood test is positive one would be excluded. Only the presence of lesions would seem to indicate a problem. And even then, it reads that if one has herpes lesions and is treated (which is the norm with herpes - an outbreak heals with or without treatment), then there's no problem.
My comment was about oral HSV1 anyway, but of course HSV1 can be genital as well (as can HSV2 be oral).
Indeed, you have genital symptoms - but not everything that goes on down yonder is STD related, and you've tested negative. So following up with your provider to find out what's going on makes sense.
My comment was about oral HSV1 anyway, but of course HSV1 can be genital as well (as can HSV2 be oral).
Indeed, you have genital symptoms - but not everything that goes on down yonder is STD related, and you've tested negative. So following up with your provider to find out what's going on makes sense.
You are negative about the disqualifying assumption. Taken directly from the disqualifications section of MEPS
"The causes for rejection for appointment, enlistment, and induction are:
b. Male genitalia.
(1) Absence of both testicles, either congenital, or acquired, or unexplained absence of a testicle.
(2) Epispadias or Hypospadias, when accompanied by evidence of infection of the urinary tract, or if clothing is soiled when voiding.
(3) Undiagnosed enlargement or mass of testicle or epididymis.
(4) Undescended testicle(s).
(5) Orchitis, acute or chronic epididymitis.
(6) Penis, amputation of, if the resulting stump is insufficient to permit normal micturition.
(7) Penile infectious lesions, including herpes genitalis and condyloma acuminata, acute or chronic, not amenable to treatment. Such treatment must be given and demonstrated effective prior to accession.
(8) Prostatitis, acute or chronic.
(9) Hydrocele. Left varicocele, if painful, or any right varicocele"
You'll note number 7...
Again... Both tested. Just it isn't normal for such things to occur and it is obviously an indicator of something isn't completely correct in the pelvic region of my body. Just wanted to seek some reassurance outside of obvious testing.
"The causes for rejection for appointment, enlistment, and induction are:
b. Male genitalia.
(1) Absence of both testicles, either congenital, or acquired, or unexplained absence of a testicle.
(2) Epispadias or Hypospadias, when accompanied by evidence of infection of the urinary tract, or if clothing is soiled when voiding.
(3) Undiagnosed enlargement or mass of testicle or epididymis.
(4) Undescended testicle(s).
(5) Orchitis, acute or chronic epididymitis.
(6) Penis, amputation of, if the resulting stump is insufficient to permit normal micturition.
(7) Penile infectious lesions, including herpes genitalis and condyloma acuminata, acute or chronic, not amenable to treatment. Such treatment must be given and demonstrated effective prior to accession.
(8) Prostatitis, acute or chronic.
(9) Hydrocele. Left varicocele, if painful, or any right varicocele"
You'll note number 7...
Again... Both tested. Just it isn't normal for such things to occur and it is obviously an indicator of something isn't completely correct in the pelvic region of my body. Just wanted to seek some reassurance outside of obvious testing.
To be honest this all sounds more like quite a bit of an anxiety issue for you, so consider talking to someone about it like a counselor or therapist. Not a judgment call at all; but you know you're STD free as is your partner, yet your anxiety about it is very apparent. Even the fact that you think you've been lied to and are paranoid both indicate there's surely room for you (and your GF perhaps) to discuss this with someone else.
As to herpes disqualifying one from the military, you are very wrong. Goodness, 60% of the adult population has HSV1 as oral herpes - we'd hardly have anyone left to serve if herpes was an issue!
As to herpes disqualifying one from the military, you are very wrong. Goodness, 60% of the adult population has HSV1 as oral herpes - we'd hardly have anyone left to serve if herpes was an issue!
I agree, I don't have any reason to believe that this is an STD. But its something that has never occurred before to my body other than random irritations that happen to us all. i.e. accidentally plucking a pubic hair and a hair follicle being irritated, or whatever you may have.
Im just a bit paranoid that perhaps I've been lied to by my current gf about her sexual history and past. Though I have been reassured several times over there is nothing that she has left out. And I am 100% positive that the tests included HIV/AIDS testing, as well as herpes testing. As those all automatically disqualify one from serving in the US Armed Forces and I just enlisted about 9 months ago and recently completed my training.
So I am tested, approved and certified by Uncle Sam as healthy and normal. :P
Heck for all I know this is a result of friction from last having sex, perhaps I nicked it on my zipper... There are a load of reasonable explanations for this... However, it is a bit unnerving having something like this there that hasn't been there before. And I was hoping to get a professional opinion just based purely off my description provided, before taking it to a professional here locally. If it gets to a point where I feel I need to...
Its starting to disappear actually. But still visible... keeping things clean, dry, and dusted.
Im just a bit paranoid that perhaps I've been lied to by my current gf about her sexual history and past. Though I have been reassured several times over there is nothing that she has left out. And I am 100% positive that the tests included HIV/AIDS testing, as well as herpes testing. As those all automatically disqualify one from serving in the US Armed Forces and I just enlisted about 9 months ago and recently completed my training.
So I am tested, approved and certified by Uncle Sam as healthy and normal. :P
Heck for all I know this is a result of friction from last having sex, perhaps I nicked it on my zipper... There are a load of reasonable explanations for this... However, it is a bit unnerving having something like this there that hasn't been there before. And I was hoping to get a professional opinion just based purely off my description provided, before taking it to a professional here locally. If it gets to a point where I feel I need to...
Its starting to disappear actually. But still visible... keeping things clean, dry, and dusted.
No reason to even think this is an STD if both you and your partner have tested negative in your screenings. Just be sure that included herpes, as many standard STD tests don't.
As well, you know you have issues with fungal infections - so consider giving an anti-fungal a try, or be seen by your medical provider to be sure it is in fact fungal.
As well, you know you have issues with fungal infections - so consider giving an anti-fungal a try, or be seen by your medical provider to be sure it is in fact fungal.
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