Is it possible for Doxycycline not to work for bacterial STD??

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I started having itching in the tip of my penis, I have been given doxycycline, I was diagnosed with NGU even though the tests came out negative 3 times, and nothing cures this irritation. It gets especially irrated when I ejaculate. Is it possible I have a bacterial infection that doxycycline does not cure and that is hard to detect. Please help, serious answers only.

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You might have a resistance to doxycycline. Just because it is the "gold standard" doesn't mean it works everytime, it's just what the doctor starts with. Talk with your doctor, a change in antibiotics should do the trick. Also, you might try going to a urologist instead of a family practice doctor.

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Yes, there are bacterial infections that doxycycline doesn't cure. It depends on the type of bacteria causing the infection. A urine culture, not just a regular urine test, should be done to find out which bugs are there so that you can find the right medication. I also agree with the previous poster that a urologist might be better able to help.

You need to get a second opinion. There are so many things that could be 'up there', it's impossible to say what is what. It could be that you have a bladder or kidney infection. To be safe, see a urologist, he will be better able to help you than a GP.

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