quick question - Herpes Message Board

confused20 · 08-09-2003, 07:27 PM

I just wanted to know if this is a sign of contracting herpes.

After having protected sex, I felt a stinging pain on the tip of my penis about 20 min. after having sex (note I didn't finish), the pain didn't last too long but about an hour on and off mostly. After that I didn't feel anything until 2 weeks later when I had a rash develope on the tip of my penis glans after masterbating. So my question is, Is the stinging pain a reaction to being infected?

Thanks, I would appreciate any input as I am lost.

thehomefolks · 08-11-2003, 03:54 PM

That is not a sign of herpes....herpes is a little bump, pimple that mgiht appear, and itch, itch.....you could have some pain in your groin area.......get tested if you're not sure.

confused20 · 08-11-2003, 05:02 PM

Well the thing with mine now is that only the tip (like a circle surrounding the area is red), at times it looks kind of moist (the glare of the light makes it look shiny. It's been like that for about 3 1/2 weeks (probably more just never noticed). Well it doesn't hurt that much anymore but it seems to get worse after I masterbate, and it last a few hours. Then it loses some of the redness, tho it never completely goes away. I know this isn't normal but is this a common occurance of herpes? it's been 2 weeks since the rash/sore went away. Is it normal for it to stay this way for a while?

TheOneInFour · 08-11-2003, 10:07 PM

Confused, did you go to the substitute doctor to get an explanation of your test results and get another swab done? I understand that you are concerned and scared, but you need to understand that we're not doctors here. Herpes symptoms are a little different for everyone and can often be confused with other symptoms.

You're going to have to keep seeing a doctor to get the diagnosis you're looking for. You seem to want one of us to say "Yes, you have herpes" or "No, you don't have it" and the truth is we can't diagnose you. Not even with your verbal descriptions. We're here for moral support and to offer suggestions and share what information we have, but we're just peers like you; we're not medical experts. Keep us posted how you make out with your doctor(s).

TheOneInFour

Jere · 08-14-2003, 11:10 AM

Hey man. I hear what you are saying. I'm having the same problem. I'm going to see a doc about it today. I'll tell you what he tells me. I have this like spot on glans. It's like a red spot that showed up after some masturbating and it's only been three days and it's already going away, but I have had this happen before I'm so I'm paranoid. I'll post later with what I'm told by the doc