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Doc,
I had protected vaginal/oral sex with a Russian CSW in Bahrain that lasted less than 10 mins because I freaked out about it. I did finger her a bit and I noticed a cut on my finger and an worried about picking up anything viral from that exposure. I have been freaking out beause ive been tested for everything afterwards all the classical STD's (neg at 3,and 8 weeks) but im experincing joint pain, mostly in hands and left arm, and I have had an explosion of freckles appearing all over my body arms, legs, face, back etc.
I was tested for hep right after the exposure to establish a baseline, and was tested again at 8 weeks and all were neg for A,B, C. I dont appear yellow in skin or eyes but i do experience this joint pain and loose stools of varying colors (was a preexisting condition though and i dont know if i can attribute it to this exposure. My urine dosnt appear burnt orange as I read is common with Hep. I have not been vaccinated and thats my worry. I had a liver func test done and they told me my numbers were normal. I am seeing new spots every day and I m freaking thinking that I have undiagnosed Hep, and these possible liver spots all over me. Consulted Derma. and he said that they are "similar" to liver spots but the LFT and Hep test confirms that im within normal range and to not worry.... NOT WORRY!!!! Are you kidding!
1). How should i take this symptom in terms of realibility
2). Is my testing reliable for Hep at 8 weeks, my docs here in the Middle East say it is regardless of my symptoms, they keep telling me to move on and continue sexual relations
3.) Do i need to do any other testing to confirm that I am indeed ok in terms of stds and having relations with another women in the near future.
4.) What could possibly be causing these freckles/spots?
5.) Is my life over? I only ask because im so depressed at this point that it seems lie it is.
Any help would be very beneficial..... I m lost at this point and dont know what to do.
I had protected vaginal/oral sex with a Russian CSW in Bahrain that lasted less than 10 mins because I freaked out about it. I did finger her a bit and I noticed a cut on my finger and an worried about picking up anything viral from that exposure. I have been freaking out beause ive been tested for everything afterwards all the classical STD's (neg at 3,and 8 weeks) but im experincing joint pain, mostly in hands and left arm, and I have had an explosion of freckles appearing all over my body arms, legs, face, back etc.
I was tested for hep right after the exposure to establish a baseline, and was tested again at 8 weeks and all were neg for A,B, C. I dont appear yellow in skin or eyes but i do experience this joint pain and loose stools of varying colors (was a preexisting condition though and i dont know if i can attribute it to this exposure. My urine dosnt appear burnt orange as I read is common with Hep. I have not been vaccinated and thats my worry. I had a liver func test done and they told me my numbers were normal. I am seeing new spots every day and I m freaking thinking that I have undiagnosed Hep, and these possible liver spots all over me. Consulted Derma. and he said that they are "similar" to liver spots but the LFT and Hep test confirms that im within normal range and to not worry.... NOT WORRY!!!! Are you kidding!
1). How should i take this symptom in terms of realibility
2). Is my testing reliable for Hep at 8 weeks, my docs here in the Middle East say it is regardless of my symptoms, they keep telling me to move on and continue sexual relations
3.) Do i need to do any other testing to confirm that I am indeed ok in terms of stds and having relations with another women in the near future.
4.) What could possibly be causing these freckles/spots?
5.) Is my life over? I only ask because im so depressed at this point that it seems lie it is.
Any help would be very beneficial..... I m lost at this point and dont know what to do.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No apology necessary. Just get the care you need.
I want to sincerely apologize to you and others for my behavior on this forum. I just havent been myself since this event and have been suffering from guilt and anxiety for the longest time because of my indecretion. I have consulted someone to seek some help for my depression already and I dont take any offense to you suggesting this as a secondary form of treatment for my situation at this point. I wonder if my extreme worry and anxiety are causing my body aches and joint pains? I will trust your judgement as you are the expert, and I will stop buggin my doctors here in the Middle East regarding my condition as well. I second guessed my treatment here because of the region and I probably shouldnt have done that, as you state, "the tests are reliable indicators" of a condition or infection. I seem to have negatives and I will move on with my relationship with my GF in the future from here. Thank you again for the service you provide. I apologize again for bugging you and others on this forum. I really was just looking for some help.
Thanks Again Doc,
WorriedSick17
Thanks Again Doc,
WorriedSick17
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You have been asking the same questions on various communit forums since early December, and generally reassured. Your own doctor has reassured you. You had protected sex, and your story could have stopped there (and should have). Your tests are reliable. You didn't catch hepatitis or anything else.
1) You describe no symptoms that suggest any STD or hepatitis. Your hep A, B and C results show you weren't infected (which was impossible from that exposure anyway) and the normal liver function tests prove you don't have any other kind of liver problem either. "Liver spots" are an old-wives terminology for certain kinds of skin spots and have nothing at all to do with liver disease.
2) The test results are reliable.
3) You need no further testing for anything.
4) I don't know the cause of your skin spots. Not an STD, not hepatitis. Since they are freckle-like, maybe they're just freckles. (From your questions on other forums, you are in the Middle East, i.e. lots of sun exposure - which triggers freckles.) Whatever it is, a dermatologist has seen them and told you it's nothing, so that also is my opinion.
5) Let me be crystal clear: You have NO medical condition that you caught during your protected sex event. Your mental health is the only apparent issue here. It is not normal to feel the way you do in the face of all logic and such overwhelming evidence. Most likely you are indeed depressed, perhaps to the point it could be life threatening if you do not deal with it. I urge you to seek a professional opinion about it. I suggest it out of compassion, not criticism.
Aside from those replies, this forum cannot help you and I won't have any further repsonses. Good luck-- HHH, MD
1) You describe no symptoms that suggest any STD or hepatitis. Your hep A, B and C results show you weren't infected (which was impossible from that exposure anyway) and the normal liver function tests prove you don't have any other kind of liver problem either. "Liver spots" are an old-wives terminology for certain kinds of skin spots and have nothing at all to do with liver disease.
2) The test results are reliable.
3) You need no further testing for anything.
4) I don't know the cause of your skin spots. Not an STD, not hepatitis. Since they are freckle-like, maybe they're just freckles. (From your questions on other forums, you are in the Middle East, i.e. lots of sun exposure - which triggers freckles.) Whatever it is, a dermatologist has seen them and told you it's nothing, so that also is my opinion.
5) Let me be crystal clear: You have NO medical condition that you caught during your protected sex event. Your mental health is the only apparent issue here. It is not normal to feel the way you do in the face of all logic and such overwhelming evidence. Most likely you are indeed depressed, perhaps to the point it could be life threatening if you do not deal with it. I urge you to seek a professional opinion about it. I suggest it out of compassion, not criticism.
Aside from those replies, this forum cannot help you and I won't have any further repsonses. Good luck-- HHH, MD
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
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.
