Chlamydia - So Much Information On the Internet............ Posted: 04-03-06 17:37pm
There is so much information on the
internet about chlamydia, it's hard to
know what advice/information to believe.
After the usual symptoms, I was tested 3
days ago for chlamydia, put on doxycycline
100mg twice daily for 7 days, and got the
test results today.
Positive!
Thankfully I am feeling much better now,
but still not at 100%.
I have been in my current relationship for
8 months now, and have not been with any
other partners during that time. My
girlfriend also states that she has had no
sexual encounters since we started seeing
each other.
I talked to my girlfriend about this the
day I went to the doctor, both before I
went and after. We initially thought it
was a uti until I had seen the doctor.
She was tested for this in february with
her annual exam and was negative then.
She visited her doctor today and was
tested again, also receiving a course of
medication just in case. We are waiting
now for her results.
The question of infidelity always rears
it's head in situations such as this, but
the information out there, and from
doctors, is contradicting at the best of
times.
1. How likely is it that she could have
been tested in february and had a false
negative?
2. Can chlamydia lay dormant, produce
negative test results, but still be passed
on?
3. How long can chlamydia remain dormant
before surfacing as an acute infection?
4. Could it be possible that I had
chlamydia before we met 8 months ago and
it only showed symptoms now? If so, I
would have thought that after 7 months of
unprotected, and very frequent sex, that
she would have had a positive result in
her february check up.
I have seen everything from symptoms will
show in 1-3 weeks after exposure, to
chlamydia laying dormant for many years.
The information on medication and
treatment can also differ greatly, but
from what I see, I have been put on one of
the most frequently prescribed
treatments.
Any help, and accurate information would
be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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highlandsgirl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Apr 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Louisville, KY
Posted: 04-27-06 07:57am
I don't have any answers, but I am in a
very similar situation. When my boyfriend
and I first became sexually active
(without protection) I went in to be
tested for chlamydia/other stds and
everything came back negative.
Recently I went in for an exam because I
thought I had a bacterial infection.
While I was there I got re-tested, just to
be on the safe side. When they told me I
did in fact have a bacterial infection I
didn't worry about the test results.
Yesterday I got a letter in the mail
stating I am postive for chlamdyia and
need to be treated. I consulted with my
partner and he insists he has not been
unfaithful. Of course I am apprehensive
and need to know if he could have had it
when we met and not given it to me until
later.
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caelant
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Florida
Posted: 04-27-06 20:25pm
I did a lot of digging and information is
very sketchy, but apparently it can lay
dormant for many years, and sometimes
display symptoms so mild you do not think
it is anything.
We were both tested, and as far as I know
(not knowing exactly what the doctor told
her on the phone) she was negative, but as
per the norm she received treatment
also.
I took the line of trust this time and
it's a dead subject with us.
Trust may not be the best choice for
you...........I do not know your situation
or circumstances, but I would still be
cautious as I was and do everything you
can to make sure you are being told the
truth.
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xojenniexo
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 38
Posted: 06-03-06 18:07pm
I had claymidia, and even though it lays
dorment, you would still test positive.
Symptoms appear when you first contract
the disease, so when you realized
something was wrong, you probally just got
sick.
Your girlfriend is probally lieing to you.
I know its hard to hear but you will
never know what her doctor told her and
since she was also treated she gets away
free and clear leaving you wondering if
you had it that long. Symptoms dont show
when the disease but the test will
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ChesapeakAbby
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 8
Posted: 07-26-06 16:22pm
I was tested a year ago, tested neg. I've
been with my bf for a year and four
monthes. My cervix is inflammed and the
Dr. Wants to give me another chlamydia
test. I'm positive neither of us cheated.
But she did tell me that it can lay
dormant for that long. So it is still
possible, now, I dont know if she was just
trying not to say "hey he still could have
cheated, lets check to be sure" or what.
But i'm more than positive he didnt cheat
and neither did i.
