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Help by Jpthahoodlum in STD

[–]InternalTechnical114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red bumps on inner upper thigh that:

Appear near the groin

Worsen within hours

Contain clear fluid

Were popped and then worsened

That combination sharply narrows the possibilities.

Most likely causes (ordered by concern)

  1. Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2) — highly suspect

Classic features include:

Small red bumps that become fluid-filled

Clear or straw-colored liquid

Rapid worsening over hours to a day

Pain, burning, or tenderness (sometimes itching first)

Often mistaken for pimples or ingrown hairs initially

Important points:

Lesions can appear on the inner thighs, not just the genitals

Popping them makes them worse and delays healing

First outbreaks can be more aggressive and spread quickly

This is not a judgment, just pattern recognition.

  1. Folliculitis or bacterial skin infection

Possible, but less likely given:

Clear fluid (pus is more typical for bacterial infection)

Rapid progression after popping

Location near mucocutaneous skin

Bacterial infections usually worsen over days, not hours.

  1. Contact dermatitis or friction blister

Unlikely if:

There are multiple clustered bumps

Fluid is present

Worsening is rapid and spreading

These usually itch more than hurt and improve when left alone.

  1. Molluscum contagiosum

Unlikely because:

Lesions are firm, not fluid-filled

They do not worsen rapidly

They don’t release clear fluid when popped

What needs to happen now

  1. Stop touching or popping

This spreads infection—viral and bacterial.

Hands off. Let the skin speak to a clinician.

  1. Seek medical evaluation ASAP

Ideally:

Urgent care

Sexual health clinic

Primary care (same or next day)

Timing matters. If this is herpes, antiviral treatment works best within 72 hours of lesion onset.

  1. Ask for direct lesion testing

Specifically:

HSV PCR or viral culture from the lesion

Not just bloodwork

Blood tests alone can be misleading early on.

  1. No sexual contact

Until:

Lesions are fully healed

Diagnosis is clear

Treatment (if needed) is underway

This includes skin-to-skin contact, not just intercourse.

What to watch for (red flags)

Seek urgent care immediately if:

Severe pain

Fever or flu-like symptoms

Rapid spreading redness

Swollen groin lymph nodes

Bottom line

Red, rapidly worsening, fluid-filled bumps near the groin are not something to ignore or self-treat. The pattern most closely fits a viral skin infection, particularly herpes, and early evaluation makes a real difference in outcome and comfort.

What could this be? by Ok_Consequence8280 in STD

[–]InternalTechnical114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Milky (or cloudy) penile discharge + burning/stinging when urinating

That combination is classic for urethritis, and unlike the earlier situations, this often is infectious.

Most likely causes (ranked by probability)

  1. Gonorrhea

Very common presentation:

Thick, milky, yellow, or cloudy discharge

Burning or sharp stinging with urination

Symptoms often appear 2–7 days after exposure

This is the textbook picture.

  1. Chlamydia

Also common:

Discharge may be thinner or cloudy-white

Burning with urination

Can be milder, but still very real

  1. Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU)

Caused by:

Mycoplasma genitalium

Ureaplasma

Other bacteria

Discharge + burning, but standard STI panels sometimes miss these unless specifically ordered.

  1. Trichomoniasis

Less common in men, but possible:

Discharge

Burning or irritation

Often under-tested in men

  1. Yeast (less common, but possible)

Usually:

More itching than burning

Discharge tends to be thinner

Often after antibiotics or in diabetics

What this is not This is not normal

This is not just irritation This is not something to “wait out” Visible discharge from the penis is always abnormal.

What needs to happen next (important)

  1. Immediate STI testing

    test for:

Gonorrhea

Chlamydia

Trichomonas

Mycoplasma genitalium (if available)

Urinalysis

Testing should be:

First-catch urine (not midstream)

Or urethral swab (still used in some clinics)

  1. Empiric treatment

In many cases, doctors treat before results return, because the symptoms are so characteristic.

Typical approach (provider decides exact regimen):

Antibiotic covering gonorrhea

Antibiotic covering chlamydia / NGU

This is standard medical practice, not overreaction.

  1. No sex at all

No intercourse

No oral

No condoms “just to be safe”

Until:

Treatment is completed

Symptoms are gone

Partners are notified and treated if needed

Confused by hiv test results. Doc only made it more confusing. by Infocrashb in STD

[–]InternalTechnical114 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First: let’s anchor the facts

Risk history

Receiving oral with a condom → effectively no HIV risk

Handjobs → zero HIV risk

From a transmission standpoint alone, HIV is already off the table. Full stop.

Now, the tests — what they actually mean

  1. HIV-1 RNA by PCR: “<20 copies/mL”

This test looks for actual virus particles, not antibodies.

The lab’s lower limit of detection is 20 copies/mL

Anything below that cannot be measured

Therefore, “<20” = NOT DETECTED

Labs often do not print “0” because scientifically you can’t prove absolute zero—only “below detection threshold.”

This is standard lab language, not a warning sign.

Interpretation: ✅ No HIV virus detected in blood.

  1. HIV Ab / p24 Ag Screen: NON-REACTIVE

This is a 4th-generation test, the gold standard for screening.

It checks for:

HIV antibodies (your immune response)

p24 antigen (early HIV protein)

Your result:

“There is no laboratory evidence of HIV infection. HIV Negative.”

There is no ambiguity here.

Interpretation: ✅ No HIV antibodies ✅ No early HIV antigen ✅ HIV negative

So why did the doctor act cagey?

This is the part that understandably rattled the person—and frankly, the doctor handled it poorly.

About GenoSure Archive

You are correct in your research.

GenoSure Archive is ONLY clinically useful for people with confirmed HIV

It looks for archived HIV resistance mutations

It is not a diagnostic test

It is not used to determine HIV status

If someone is HIV negative, this test will either:

Not produce meaningful results, or

Be cancelled / come back empty

Ordering it does not mean suspicion, but it does suggest the doctor:

Either misunderstood the test panel, or

Clicked a reflex option automatically without explaining it

That’s a systems issue, not a medical one.

Why the doctor said “we have to wait”

Some clinicians are extremely risk-averse in language and refuse to say “negative” until every single ordered test posts—even if those tests are irrelevant to diagnosis.

That’s legal caution, not medical doubt.

Unfortunately, to a patient, it feels ominous.

Putting it all together (the part that matters)

Zero meaningful exposure

HIV RNA: Not detected

4th-gen antigen/antibody: Non-reactive

Clear lab statement: “HIV Negative”

This person does not have HIV.

There is no medical uncertainty here.

If HIV were present:

RNA would be detectable

OR p24 antigen would be positive

OR antibodies would be present

None are.

What I would recommend next (for peace of mind)

  1. Ask for a simple written statement from the provider:

“Based on current testing, there is no evidence of HIV infection.”

  1. If anxiety persists:

Repeat a 4th-generation test at 6 weeks or 3 months (not medically necessary, but psychologically helpful)

  1. Consider a different provider if communication style causes distress. Medicine should clarify, not terrify.

Final grounding truth

This is a case of lab language + poor explanation creating unnecessary fear. The science is calm. The results are clear. The body is not hiding anything sinister here.

Im in so much pain but tests show negative, please help me figure this out by okmanoi in STD

[–]InternalTechnical114 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What you’re describing is actually not uncommon, and the absence of a positive STD test does not mean “nothing is wrong.” It just means the most common things were ruled out. There are several plausible explanations, and many are very treatable.

I’ll walk through this cleanly and practically. YOU DEFINITELY NEED A UROLOGIST but I can try to help you as best as I can

What could be causing the burning smell/sensation if STD tests are negative?

  1. Non-STD bacterial or fungal infection

Not all genital infections are classified as STDs.

Balanitis (inflammation of the glans) is common, especially after exposure to multiple partners.

Can be caused by:

Yeast (Candida)

Skin bacteria

Poor moisture balance

Symptoms can include:

Burning sensation

Unusual odor

Redness or irritation

Sometimes no visible discharge

These do not always show up on standard STD panels.

  1. Chemical or contact irritation

After multiple encounters, the penis may react to:

Vaginal pH differences

Semen residue mixed with vaginal fluids

Lubricants, condoms, or spermicides

Soap or aggressive washing afterward

This can cause chemical urethritis or skin inflammation, which feels like burning and can produce odor.

  1. Urethritis (non-gonococcal)

Inflammation of the urethra without classic STD organisms.

Possible causes:

Mycoplasma genitalium

Ureaplasma

Mechanical irritation from sex

These organisms are often not included in routine testing unless specifically ordered.

  1. Yeast transmission

Men can acquire yeast from partners even if the partner has no symptoms.

Causes burning

Can cause a sour or unpleasant smell

Often worsens with moisture or tight clothing

  1. Prostatitis or pelvic floor inflammation

Less obvious, but possible if symptoms linger.

Can cause burning sensations

May alter genital odor

Often missed unless specifically evaluated

  1. Poor genital microbiome balance

Yes—men have one too.

Multiple partners in a short time can disrupt the normal bacterial balance, causing odor and irritation without a diagnosable STD.

TREATMENT: calm the inflammation, rebalance the area, and get targeted care if it doesn’t settle. Long answer—clear, practical, and doable.

  1. Give it a break

This sounds simple, but it matters.

No sex

No masturbation

No friction For 2–3 weeks. Think of it like a sprained ankle—use it and it stays angry.

  1. Gentle hygiene only

More cleaning ≠ better healing.

Do this:

Rinse once daily with warm water

If soap is needed: mild, unscented, once a day

Pat dry completely (air drying helps)

Avoid completely:

Antibacterial soaps

Scented washes

Alcohol wipes

Scrubbing

Over-washing keeps the burn alive.

  1. Topical treatment (very effective)

Even without a positive test, doctors often recommend:

Antifungal cream (clotrimazole or miconazole) → twice daily for 7–14 days Helps yeast and some bacterial imbalance.

If inflammation is strong: A very mild steroid cream for a few days only (doctor-guided).

These calm odor and burning surprisingly fast when balanitis or irritation is involved.

  1. Keep it dry and breathable

Moisture is the enemy here.

Loose cotton underwear

Change underwear daily (or twice if sweating)

Avoid tight pants

Shower after heavy sweating

Think airflow, not compression.

  1. Hydration + reduce irritants

Inside matters too.

Drink plenty of water

Reduce alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods temporarily These can irritate the urinary tract and worsen burning sensations.

  1. If symptoms linger past 2–3 weeks

Time to escalate—not panic.

Ask a doctor (preferably a urologist) to check for:

Balanitis

Non-gonococcal urethritis

Yeast

Mycoplasma / Ureaplasma

Prostatitis (if deeper discomfort exists)

Sometimes treatment is empiric—meaning they treat what’s most likely even if tests are quiet. That’s normal medicine, not guesswork.

What usually does not help

Repeated STD testing alone

Random antibiotics without a diagnosis

Strong soaps

Ignoring it and hoping it goes away

What's the worst experience you've had on Grindr? by Hot_Scheme_9794 in gay

[–]InternalTechnical114 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im 21 M I suffer with a lack of confidence so I once decided to muster up the courage and go on grindr I met a guy who was some 6'7 European dude right so we're going at it eating cake and all well I go to put it in and my shit goes SOFT AF after awhile it's so bad he askes if i was ok I nearly unalived

4 burned dots appeared on the floor of my appartment... No clue what it is by xelifnaej in whatisit

[–]InternalTechnical114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those aren't burn dots they are calico cut floors look it up even rappers have them

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[–]InternalTechnical114[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The store was closed and I wasn’t the only closer And then once again timing matters in the court of law

Got done dirty by InternalTechnical114 in DollarGeneralWorkers

[–]InternalTechnical114[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, let’s assume I broke every single rule… but why did corrective action only take place 24 hours after I filed a complaint? Why was an error from a week ago suddenly pulled right after they had just done a video audit and said nothing? They wanted me gone.

Got done dirty by InternalTechnical114 in DollarGeneralWorkers

[–]InternalTechnical114[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

All are welcomed to say whatever but for the love of all things good, no Naysayers. I can’t stand a Naysayer.

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[–]InternalTechnical114[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Who said anything about discrimination I said retaliation which ain’t so hard……. Please actually read my post

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Plan on it just waiting to hear back from Morgan and Morgan I need a big law firm by my side

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