cant see a doctor for my std problem what do i do? please help am in need?

Question

have being leaving with an std for 5 months now but have being failing to go and see the doctor i work up and tell myself tha today i will go but still fail what do i do

Answer 1

Um... I'd say go see a doctor immediately, and then after the doctor treats you for your STD, ask for a referral to a psychiatrist and perhaps the psychiatrist can help figure out why you took 5 months to go see a doctor over an STD.

Do you want to die? Some STD's that are left untreated can be fatal.

No sense in being that irresponsible. If you can seek answers on Yahoo Answers, then why on earth can't you seek actual medical help? That's just insane.

Answer 2

You need to see a doctor asap, the longer you wait the harder it is to treat. If you feel ashamed don't because this is your health and having an std isn't anything that a Dr has not seen before and every town usually has a clinic specifically for treatment of people with std's. Go and get it over with you will be glad that you did and wonder why you made such a big deal out of it.

Answer 3

This problem will not go away and will most certainly get worse or even life threatening if left untreated. You need to see a doctor. Your own life and well being are at stake. Think enough of yourself to get whatever it is taken care of and or managed.
You may have fear, or embarrassment. That will fade over time once you get the care you need and deserve. Take a deep breath and do what you know you need to do. You need to make the choice...bottom line. Just do it..don't think about it...no need to talk yourself into it. Its not an option at this point. Just do it.

Answer 4

most STD's if left untreated can leave you infertile. And who in their right mind would knowingly keep an STD that long???? They only get worse, they need antibiotics to be treated. Why can't u go to your doctor?? Sure, it may be embarrassing but wouldn't u rather get treated now then end up with life long complications b/c u were to afraid to get treated?? Look up STD's and see the effects of having them long-term

Answer 5

Why can't you? You could damage yourself very badly depending upon the STD. You need to see a doctor - 5 months is too long.

Answer 6

Ahh.....yeah....well, 5 months is a long time to suffer from an STD. The longer you wait, the harder it is to treat. You really need to go to the doctor. If you are embarassed, then, go to a different doctor than your usual one. You can go to one in another town if you'd like. But, either way, go get checked out.

Answer 7

You may visit the nearest Genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinic for STD treatment. The service is free and your identity will be kept as confidential. Your sexual partner should also be treated.
Chancroid- A treatable bacterial infection that causes painful sores. Incubation Period: 12 hours to 5 days.
Chlamydia- Much chlamydial infection goes undiagnosed, because the infection is often without symptoms. However, it can cause vaginal bleeding and discharge, abdominal pain, fever and inflammation of the cervix in women. And in men, it can cause a watery or milky discharge from the penis, swollen or tender testicles and a burning feeling while urinating. A treatable bacterial infection of the prostate, urethra & female pelvis. Incubation period 7 to 21 days.
Crabs (Lice) Parasites or bugs that live on the pubic hair in the genital area. Incubation period. As long as a week if it's the first time you've had pubic lice; as little as a day if this is a recurrence.
Gonorrhea-Incubation period 1 to 14 days. A treatable bacterial infection of the penis, vagina or anus, "the clap”. Males experience a discharge from the urethra. Women are particularly vulnerable to this asymptomatic form of the disease.
Hepatitis A disease that affects the liver. There are 5 types. Hepatitis-Incubation Period: Two weeks to five months, although hepatitis C can remain dormant for 10 years before symptoms crop up.
Herpes simplex-- Incubation Period: Anywhere from five to twenty days. Symptoms include small blisters in the genital area which rapidly break down to leave painful ulcers. Other symptoms include pain or difficulty in passing urine. Some patients may develop headache and fever. Herpes infection during late pregnancy is potentially dangerous to the baby during labour. Herpes is a life-long chronic condition which cannot be cured. Viral infection recurs causing blisters (anus, vagina, penis).
HIV / AIDS A viral infection of the immune system. Incubation Period: Some people develop symptoms shortly after being infected, but for many it takes more than ten years for symptoms to appear.
HPV / Warts - Incubation Period: Anywhere from one month to several years. A viral infection of the skin in the genital area & female's cervix. Warts are found on or around the penis, anus or vagina. They are small lumps which have an irregular cauliflower-like surface
Scabies A treatable skin disease that is caused by a parasite.
Incubation Period:As long as a week if it's the first time you've been infested; a day if it's a recurrence.
Syphilis- Incubation Period: One week to three months. A treatable bacterial infection affecting genitals, heart, & nerves. The symptoms of syphilis are less specific. Though the illness usually begins with one or more painless but highly infectious sores appearing anywhere on the body (but usually at the site of infection) this is not always the case. The condition is especially significant in women in pregnancy where infection can cause miscarriage, still birth, or a damaged baby.
Trichomoniasis (STD) Incubation Period: If symptoms appear, it usually takes from 3 to 28 days for them to develop. A treatable bacterial infection of male urethra & female pelvis. A watery, greyish, yellowish, or greenish bubbly discharge (may become thicker). n unpleasant odor. Pain and itching when urinating. Most apparent after your period.
Yeast Infection- A treatable fungal infection of the vagina. White cottage cheese-like thick discharge, but no strong odor.
Swelling and pain around vulva. Intense itching and burning.
Painful sexual intercourse.
Bacterial Vaginosis- Incubation period: Anywhere from 12 hours to five days. Vaginal infection. Fluids may be foamy or frothy (heavier than usual)
A white, gray or yellowish vaginal discharge.
A fishy odor that is strongest after sex or after washing with soap.
Itching and burning.
Slight redness and swelling of the vagina and vulva.
Yeast infection in Men- Incubation Period: Anywhere from 12 hours to five days A treatable fungal infection of the tip of the penis, called balanitis.
Please see the web ages for more details on Sexually transmitted diseases.

Answer 8

You NEED to get to a doctor as soon as possible! Find out where there's a local clinic, call the hospital to refer you to one if you need. Just get up the nerve to go and do it, you need to take care of yourself! And it would be incredibly irresponsible to spread it to others, (Not to mention you might regret it)... Just because some jerk didn't respect you enough to level with you about his condition and PUT ON A CONDOM, doesn't mean you don't have to respect yourself enough to take care of your body, and give your partners the opportunity to bow out. (Like you should have been given). Get yourself to the doctor, no one else is gonna do it for you. Good luck.

Answer 9

youre going to have to go see a dr thats all there is to it the longer you let it live inside your body the harder it is going to be to get rid of it and dont worry about the embarrassement you arent the only person in the world with an std

Answer 10

Is it embarrasment to go to the doctor? - maybe go to a family planning center or even the emergancy room to avoid seeiing your normal doctor, but you really need to see someone - Apart from the annoyance of having it ( you didn't say what ) but if it is something serious you could risk being infertile