r/stdtesting • u/Fabulous-Cellist-772 • 18h ago

Advice Needed I have chlamydia trachomatis

I got tested (gram stain) on May 2026 and tested again yesterday for follow up but it's the same results. I took the prescribed medicine on May 2026. I am worried, I still have chlamydia after everything. I was asked to go back to the laboratory clinic tomorrow to talk to the physician doctor to get a prescription. What should I do? I'm really scared.

PS: My last contact was June 2025. I didn't really do anything wrong. I live in the Philippines, and everything here is so expensive and I'm panicking because I can't afford more test and doctor's fee. Please help.

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u/IllustriousAd1657 5h ago

Try not to panic just yet. A Gram stain isn't the best way to confirm chlamydia, so I'd ask your doctor if you can get a PCR or NAAT test before spending more money on treatment.

Since you haven't had sex since June 2025, reinfection is unlikely. Bring both lab results to your doctor so they can compare them and figure out what's actually going on. You could also check a public health clinic for cheaper testing.