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Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2015
Question: Hi, I had unprotected sex about 18 months ago on a trip overseas. I initially felt some of the symptoms of an STI, (burning when urinating, smelly pee) however, they didnt last long. I got back home after my trip, and after about 1-2 months of these symptoms being on and off, they completely went away and I felt nothing at all.(i had read somewhere that the body can sometimes fight off small infections by itself, so I thought this is what had happpened.) Over the last 12 months, I have been on Amoxicilin about 3 times to treat an infection in my tooth, so what are the chances that I would still have an STI, with no symptoms at all in the last 12 months, plus, having had antibiotics for a different reason.

The reason I bring this up now is just the last few days I have felt a dull ache in my left testicle, which actually I believe is my epididimis, the tube on the side of my left testicle feels sore to touch. This has also been accompanied by headaches and left side hamstring soreness and tingling in left footy, these come and go every 5 or so hours.
I spoke to my doctor after my blood test came back fine , who said it could be due to stress, or knots, tightness in my back causing the issues as well as a bit of anxiety about it all.


so my question is, what are the chances I could still have an STI 18 months after the sexual encounter?
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Answered by Dr. Neel Kudchadkar (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are safe because of these important facts, please keep reading.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for your interest in your health and STI prevention and cure.

You mentioned clearly, that you had unprotected sex. You said that after this you had the problems of burning and foul smelling urine. See, XXXXXXX it's not really 100% necessary and really within bounds of reason and common sense that everytime someone has unprotected sex, they get an STI. Perhaps, now, you know that an STI can be transmitted even while using a condom, or even two. What STI's? Say, Chlaymidia for example. While wearing a condom, can protect you from the likes of HIV/AIDS, it cannot protect you from simple STI's, perhaps unheard of rare diseases (from where you stay), like say pubic lice.

And you are absolutely sure that the blood tests that scan for ALL problems, STI's being a small number of them, that these blood tests were PERFECT.

There is simply no way you could have had any STI, that day.

There are STI's like Syphylis, that can "hide" in your body like a Stealth bomber and surface years later, hitting you when you least expect it.

But ALL STI's can be easily "caught" on the blood scans.

Thus you do not have an STI.

But, then, why did you experience the burning sensations and the smelly urine days later, after the unprotected episode?

1. Because you cannot get STI, you can catch a Balanoposthitis from unprotected sex. This is an infection of the penis. This can be subclinical.
This means you don't you have it. It's caused by "good" germs and not "bad"
ones. What are good germs? Like Escherichia Coli, for instance, it does a lot of good work and helps people, except ocassionally when you get an infections from it, an infection that has been killed 3 time over by Amoxycillin. Get it?

2. Thus, you are totally safe.

Take a very dose Prozac, for 3 weeks. Take 1 capsule a day. It helps. Eases worries. Excessive worries.

Write to me after a week, Probably you'll be perfectly OK by then and perhaps you can tell me about your recovery.

Thanks,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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Follow up: Dr. Neel Kudchadkar (11 hours later)
Hi thanks for you fantastic in depth response but I'm still a little confused .

Let me ask you , if I had contracted an sti 18 months ago and today I was given amoxicillin for an infected tooth, would this at the same time 100% clear up an sti such as chlamydia or Ghonnorea?
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Answered by Dr. Neel Kudchadkar (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Why you are safe and sound and what you do to ensure it forever.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

You're back!

Well, Amoxicillin at that dose for a dental problem you kill the "bad" germs many times over. This is a medical, scientific fact. It's a fact like the sun will definitely rise tommorow. You can check it out.

There is absolutely no way you get "catch" the STI.

Well, you have "done" "it" once. A small overlook. A small mistake.
It's nothing to brood about or blame yourself, or rehash it again and again in you mind... Like "How could I have done it..." or "Suppose I get..." or "What if..."
That's a lot of if's, right?

You exited "it" safe and sound. Look towards your bright future. Simple.
Don't forget "it" but "forgive" yourself. Stop punishing yourself.

The blood tests say you're 100% safe. Adopt this attitude and you are 200% better off. Yes.

Thanks,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

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Suggest Treatment For Headaches, Left-sided Hamstring Soreness And Tingling In Left Foot

Brief Answer: You are safe because of these important facts, please keep reading. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for your interest in your health and STI prevention and cure. You mentioned clearly, that you had unprotected sex. You said that after this you had the problems of burning and foul smelling urine. See, XXXXXXX it's not really 100% necessary and really within bounds of reason and common sense that everytime someone has unprotected sex, they get an STI. Perhaps, now, you know that an STI can be transmitted even while using a condom, or even two. What STI's? Say, Chlaymidia for example. While wearing a condom, can protect you from the likes of HIV/AIDS, it cannot protect you from simple STI's, perhaps unheard of rare diseases (from where you stay), like say pubic lice. And you are absolutely sure that the blood tests that scan for ALL problems, STI's being a small number of them, that these blood tests were PERFECT. There is simply no way you could have had any STI, that day. There are STI's like Syphylis, that can "hide" in your body like a Stealth bomber and surface years later, hitting you when you least expect it. But ALL STI's can be easily "caught" on the blood scans. Thus you do not have an STI. But, then, why did you experience the burning sensations and the smelly urine days later, after the unprotected episode? 1. Because you cannot get STI, you can catch a Balanoposthitis from unprotected sex. This is an infection of the penis. This can be subclinical. This means you don't you have it. It's caused by "good" germs and not "bad" ones. What are good germs? Like Escherichia Coli, for instance, it does a lot of good work and helps people, except ocassionally when you get an infections from it, an infection that has been killed 3 time over by Amoxycillin. Get it? 2. Thus, you are totally safe. Take a very dose Prozac, for 3 weeks. Take 1 capsule a day. It helps. Eases worries. Excessive worries. Write to me after a week, Probably you'll be perfectly OK by then and perhaps you can tell me about your recovery. Thanks, Dr. Neel Kudchadkar.