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Home test came back reactive. What happens now?

Took a home test on impulse and it showed reactive. I have not told anyone. I do not know whether this is a result or not.

HIV far_field 2 weeks ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 week, 5 days ago

Penicillin allergy. What are the options?

Diagnosed, and I have a penicillin allergy on my record from childhood. The clinic did not seem as concerned as I expected.

Syphilis half_moon 3 weeks ago 3 replies

3 replies 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Started PEP at around hour 60. Is that too late for it to work?

Possible exposure Friday night, got to a clinic Monday morning, started PEP roughly 60 hours after. They took me seriously and started it but I keep…

HIV still_water 3 weeks ago 3 replies

3 replies 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Do I re-treat if I cannot find any live ones?

Treated a week ago. I have gone over everything in good light and I cannot find anything moving, though there are still things attached to the…

Pubic lice paper_boat 3 weeks ago 3 replies

3 replies 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Given a single dose but I read women should get seven days

Treated with a single dose. Afterwards I read that a longer course is recommended for women and now I am wondering whether I got the right…

Trichomoniasis open_window 4 weeks ago 3 replies

3 replies 3 weeks, 1 day ago

How fast should the RPR number come down?

Treated for early syphilis. They took bloods on the day and booked me back at three months. Nobody said what number they are hoping for, and…

Syphilis held_note 4 weeks ago 3 replies

3 replies 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Do lysine or any supplements actually help?

Recommended lysine, zinc and half a dozen other things by well meaning people. Is any of it supported or is it all noise?

Genital herpes brown_paper 1 month ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 month ago

How worried should I be about resistant gonorrhea?

Read a run of frightening headlines about untreatable gonorrhoea and now I am anxious about my own treatment next week. How much of this applies to…

Gonorrhea paper_boat 1 month ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 month ago

Partner is undetectable. Trying to understand what U=U really means

My partner has been on treatment for a few years and is undetectable. He has explained U=U to me and I believe him, but I notice…

HIV quietkettle 2 months ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 month, 1 week ago

How do I keep this private from the people I live with?

I need to get tested but I live with family and I am worried about post arriving, texts appearing on a shared tablet, or someone answering…

General questions third_shift 2 months ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 month, 1 week ago

Do they test the rectum automatically or do I have to ask?

Booked a full screen and assumed full meant everywhere. Reading here it sounds like the sites they swab depend on what you tell them. Is a…

Chlamydia paper_boat 2 months ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Treated twice and still itching

Two rounds of treatment a week apart and I am still itching. I cannot tell any more whether I still have them or whether I am…

Pubic lice greytide 2 months ago 3 replies

3 replies 1 month, 2 weeks ago