To be terrified I’ve got an infection?

[moranish]

Shamelessly posting here for traffic as I’ve worked myself into a bit of a state over this and need advise ASAP. Judge me all you want, I know I’ve been incredibly fucking stupid and I am absolutely mortified but I don’t know what to do.

Was seeing someone casually before the lockdown started, and being the daft cow that I am we had unprotected sex twice. Yesterday I began having green discharge coming out constantly (I’d say the same amount of liquid as I’d get mid-period) and it’s really swollen down there to the point I can’t walk properly as it kills. The discharge also looks like pus to me, so I’m terrified of a serious infection or sepsis. Other than the possibility I’ve caught something, I also suspect I had a very early miscarriage last month, it was around the time my period would have been but it was not a normal period at all, huge clots, intense pain that made me vomit, back agony etc but I assumed it had all passed and never got checked out. I’m concerned some of that retained and is infected? My period came normally this month and I’d just come to the end of it when this other stuff started.

The swelling, pain and constant discharge is making it impossible for me to function properly. I used the Lloyd’s Online Doctor service and filled in the form describing my symptoms and they told me to visit a GP urgently and said their services couldn’t help.

Except I can’t do that at the moment and also all of the sexual health clinics near me are shut. I’m very worried about this and worried there’s an infection further up in my internal organs as I keep getting random abdominal stabby pains and I feel a bit nauseous. What can I do? I definitely don’t want to risk my future fertility or my life by ignoring this.

[JustOneSquareofDarkChocolate]

Straight to A&E - taxi/public transport/your own car

[AmelieTaylor]

You need to go to A&E. Drive yourself if you can, if not get a friend to take you, both wear face coverings - if you don't have masks, at least use a folded t-shirt. Call a taxi if you don't have a friend who can take you (my friend is a taxi driver and he's taking people to various places. He is wearing a mask, & is giving them to his passengers. He's also not charging for trips, but is grateful for petrol money if people offer it.

GO.

[ElectricTonight]

Blimey I hope you're ok and on the way to AnE!

[2bazookas]

My life doesn’t feel in immediate danger but I’m certain there’s an infection and I am worried about sepsis etc.

Sepsis can kill within hours. Your life may be in immediate danger.

I am going to ring 111 now but am expecting a queue.

They are only going to tell you to go to A and E . Please please don#t wait any longer.

If you don't have a car or can't afford a taxi, call 999 for an ambulance , and tell them everything. Suspected miss, copious green pus discharge, swelling and stabbing pain.

[Rachie1973]

Bless you, it must be scary. I agree though, A and E xxx

[OoohTheStatsDontLie]

Please go to A and E, it doesnt sound like something you can cope with if it gets any worse and it's not going to get better on it's own. It may be an STI or retained products of a miscarriage or both but all of this needs treatment. You wont be judged

[Lisette1940]

Go get yourself sorted at A&E OP. No judgement at all - my heart goes out to you.

[Pieceofpurplesky]

As everyone has said please go to A&E

[Ponoka7]

I was also going to say Gonorrhoea. My friend was given it by her husband. The bleeding is a usual symptom.

You know that you need a HIV test as well. You wouldn't want unmedicated HIV and Covid. It does take time to build up, but it's something that you need to know.

You could be giving yourself permanent damage by not getting checked out. Even if your symptoms go, you can't have unprotected sex again.

[Hairyhat]

A&E straight away

[Winterwoollies]

@moranish ok reading more into this, if you’re being truthful about your symptoms, you need emergency care. A&Es are empty. Covid-19 suspected patients are separated. You’ll be seen quickly and frankly, by the sound of the state of you, you need to be.

Why risk sepsis or your fertility? You can be made comfortable quickly and again, if you’re being truthful, these are not symptoms that will go away on their own.

Please don’t be an idiot.

[Coughsyrupsucks]

If something green in quantity is coming out of you, A&E now! Just go.

[cornersteps]

Another one of these stupid 'I could be seriously ill but won't do anything about it' posts

So fed up reading this kind of shit.

[GiantPinesAhem]

Please DO NOT WAIT! You really should be at a&e by now...

[wineandsunshine]

Don't call 111 - get to A&E now!

[SlimBig]

Don’t mess about trying OOH etc, go straight to A&E

[whataballbag]

You need to be in a&e OP

[Herpesfreesince03]

You have got an infection at the very least op and will need antibiotics. Worst case scenario is a possible incomplete miscarriage requiring surgery, and sepsis. 111 will tell you to go to a and e immediately. What are you waiting for?

[MatildaTheCat]

My oldest friend died from sepsis very recently. Go to A&E now.

[HollowTalk]

I agree, no point in calling 111 - just go straight to A&E. I hope you're OK.

[MerryInthechelseahotel]

Hope you are getting seen at A&E op. Let us know how you get on.

[Herpesfreesince03]

Even if the gp’s and sexual health clinics were open, this is STILL an a and e scenario

[BakewellGin1]

I never understand why people think when they have serious symptoms of at least a not very pleasent infection, they ask on a public forum. You need medical advice from medical professionals. Go to A&E, call 111 you quite clearly need the correct advice and guidance.

However I hope you are in the process of getting some help at this point and that you start feeling better very soon. If it is STI, please make sure you advise partner to get checked out also as usually they suggest both parties have anti biotic x

[Windmillwhirl]

Quick Google found this:

The most common cause of green vaginal discharge is a sexually transmitted infection known as trichomoniasis. The discharge often has a foul odor and is typically more yellowish-green than pure green. Intercourse and urination may cause discomfort, and the genital area may be itchy.

[NegativeNellyy]

Why bother posting if you're just going to ignore all the advice?