On to problem two...rash.

[mikeyjon]

Around four weeks ago, for a few days I had a headache and felt blah. After that I could taste food, but didn't enjoy it. Also had a funny taste in my mouth. Around the same time I started get a rash. It's on my chest, back, and on my legs. They are pink, not very big. They are not raised, don't itch, or hurt.
When I went to the doctor for another problem (I posted on here) he looked at it. He had no clue what it could be, and didn't seem concerned. I wish I had asked to be checked to see if I had Covid
And I'am still eating, and using the same body wash, shampoo, etc I always have.
Could this have anything to do with the the other problem?

 

[mikeyjon]

A couple of minutes after posting this, my doctor called, and said I tested positive for syphilis. At my age I should gave know better.

 

[Harke the Boeotarch]

^ Have you had that before?

 

[KaraBulut]

Hmmm.... did your doctor attribute the rash to syphilis? Syphilis can produce a brownish-red rash but it more often starts on the hands and feet.

 

[Harke the Boeotarch]

^

Had it too. My very slight rash was also on my back and stomach. Only recognized it after I was diagnosed.

At the beginning of our relationship we had ourselves tested, my ex-boyfriend, also was infected and he had 'swimming eyesight'.

 

[mikeyjon]

Hmmm.... did your doctor attribute the rash to syphilis? Syphilis can produce a brownish-red rash but it more often starts on the hands and feet.

That's what he said. I am wondering if that's what he thought, but wanted to wait for that test.

 

[mikeyjon]

^ Have you had that before?

I've never had it before. After reading up on the symptoms I figured I had it, but didn't remember reading that a rash was one of them.

 

[KaraBulut]

Since your test was positive, he had you come in for an antibiotic injection? He should have also setup a follow-up appointment after your antibiotics for you to come in for retesting.

 

[mikeyjon]

Since your test was positive, he had you come in for an antibiotic injection? He should have also setup a follow-up appointment after your antibiotics for you to come in for retesting.

I am going in for a shot today.

 

[KaraBulut]

I am going in for a shot today.

 

[ShadowCat]

Just a PSA Still use condoms folks just because Truvada and PreP exist realize that it only gives some protection against HIV you can still get it and other STD's ie Syphilis! Going further Gardasil the HPV vaccine is now being recommended for men and women under 45 it'll help prevent genital warts and anal cancers! Be safe fellas!