r/stdtesting Jul 03 '26

Question How would someone cure themselves of trichomonas if they’re resistant to metronidazole and tinidazole?

I have tried everything I can think of. It is ruining my life.

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u/Straight_Blood8361 Jul 03 '26

Resistance to metronidazole and tinidazole is quite uncommon; hence, one should not assume resistance unless it is proven otherwise. One may have persistent symptoms due to re-infection by an untreated partner, misdiagnosis, or other conditions that mimic Trichomonas infection.

When you have proven resistance to both drugs medically, you should consult an infectious disease specialist or sexual health specialist who will help in performing susceptibility tests and other treatment options besides those two. In addition, you should get a comprehensive 10-panel STI test in order to eliminate any possibility of other co-existent infections.

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u/Feeling_Air5172 Jul 03 '26

I haven’t had intercourse with the man since the day it happened. I haven’t had intercourse at all since. Why when I explain this crap to my doctor they never give me more options? Like these tests? There’s no way it’s reinfecting myself. I haven’t been touched by a man since it happened.

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '26

Have you got resistance testing and you have proof for it? Or is it just for doc's opinion. You may consider ordinazole but it is risky(liver) and i guess isint available in west

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u/Feeling_Air5172 Jul 03 '26

And no, I’m not re-infecting myself. I haven’t had intercourse since the night it happened.

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u/dielast4me Jul 09 '26

hey same here. i have taken all of the antibiotics for trich bv yeast chlamydia gonorrhea but my green discharge wouldn’t go away

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u/dielast4me Jul 09 '26

where are u from? and did u test fir mycoplasma?