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Post by Southern_Cowgirl on Sept 26, 2006 17:47:02 GMT -5
I may have Syphilis.... because my bestest friend drank after one of her friends who definely has it and we think my bestest friend(Brit) has it cuz she has the sore in her mouth and a rash..... Well Im starting to get a sore in my mouth and i have a rash and a fever and from what i read those are some of the symptoms... I don't know what to do and I don't know how to tell my boyfriend........
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Post by littlemikey on Sept 26, 2006 17:54:05 GMT -5
I think the best thing to do would be go and see a doctor, and check for sure if you have it or not.
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Post by Alcohol4ever on Sept 26, 2006 18:05:03 GMT -5
Lol.Wow.. that made my heart skip. Lol. My name is Brittany . But I don't have syphilis. Anyways, you should go to your doctor like Little Mikey said. Thats the only way you will know for sure.
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Post by Southern_Cowgirl on Sept 26, 2006 18:08:41 GMT -5
LOL....Yeah well I told my grandma im goin to wait until Brit is tested and if she comes back positive then ill go or if the sore in my mouth gets bigger or if my rash does then ill go
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Post by ¤Teen Vibe¤ on Sept 26, 2006 18:46:32 GMT -5
Well, I did some research for ya.
How do you get Syphilis Syphilis is passed from person to person through direct contact with a syphilis sore. Sores occur mainly on the external genitals, vagina, anus, or in the rectum. Sores also can occur on the lips and in the mouth. Transmission of the organism occurs during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Pregnant women with the disease can pass it to the babies they are carrying. Syphilis cannot be spread through contact with toilet seats, doorknobs, swimming pools, hot tubs, bathtubs, shared clothing, or eating utensils.
Many people infected with syphilis do not have any symptoms for years, yet remain at risk for late complications if they are not treated. Although transmission appears to occur from persons with sores who are in the primary or secondary stage, many of these sores are unrecognized. Thus, most transmission is from persons who are unaware of their infection.
Primary Stage The primary stage of syphilis is usually marked by the appearance of a single sore (called a chancre), but there may be multiple sores. The time between infection with syphilis and the start of the first symptom can range from 10 to 90 days (average 21 days). The chancre is usually firm, round, small, and painless. It appears at the spot where syphilis entered the body. The chancre lasts 3 to 6 weeks, and it heals without treatment. However, if adequate treatment is not administered, the infection progresses to the secondary stage.
Secondary Stage Skin rash and mucous membrane lesions characterize the secondary stage. This stage typically starts with the development of a rash on one or more areas of the body. The rash usually does not cause itching. Rashes associated with secondary syphilis can appear as the chancre is healing or several weeks after the chancre has healed. The characteristic rash of secondary syphilis may appear as rough, red, or reddish brown spots both on the palms of the hands and the bottoms of the feet. However, rashes with a different appearance may occur on other parts of the body, sometimes resembling rashes caused by other diseases. Sometimes rashes associated with secondary syphilis are so faint that they are not noticed. In addition to rashes, symptoms of secondary syphilis may include fever, swollen lymph glands, sore throat, patchy hair loss, headaches, weight loss, muscle aches, and fatigue. The signs and symptoms of secondary syphilis will resolve with or without treatment, but without treatment, the infection will progress to the latent and late stages of disease.
Late Stage The latent (hidden) stage of syphilis begins when secondary symptoms disappear. Without treatment, the infected person will continue to have syphilis even though there are no signs or symptoms; infection remains in the body. In the late stages of syphilis, it may subsequently damage the internal organs, including the brain, nerves, eyes, heart, blood vessels, liver, bones, and joints. This internal damage may show up many years later. Signs and symptoms of the late stage of syphilis include difficulty coordinating muscle movements, paralysis, numbness, gradual blindness, and dementia. This damage may be serious enough to cause death
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Post by Southern_Cowgirl on Sept 26, 2006 19:28:37 GMT -5
Hold on now im confuse cuz it says that people who are infected with it dont have the symptoms for years but The girl who is gettin treated for it just got it this year just last month and Brit just got it last week and i have a sore in my mouth right now sooooo
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Post by ¤Teen Vibe¤ on Sept 26, 2006 20:08:37 GMT -5
The chancre usually appears about 3 weeks after you're infected with the bacteria, but it can occur any time from 9 to 90 days after exposure. That would be the sore you see or an ulcer/cold sore type area on the body. What it means above is sometimes you don't see these signs and therefore the Sypilis gets worse without you knowing it. I would go to the doctor right away. You can also call the
1-888-346-3656 National Library of Medicine OR 1-800-232-4636 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Prevention
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Post by Southern_Cowgirl on Sept 29, 2006 21:27:37 GMT -5
Nevermind Yall... She got tested today for it and the doctor say she dont have it Thank God
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Post by littlemikey on Sept 29, 2006 23:30:57 GMT -5
Nevermind Yall... She got tested today for it and the doctor say she dont have it Thank God aah, thats good news
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Post by GrapeJuice on Sept 30, 2006 9:24:12 GMT -5
I bet your relieved
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