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STI Clinics in Ireland (list in first post updated 10/08/2010)

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    #242
    LegacyUser
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    Visited my GP and got a 5 week waiting time for Cork and 7 week wait for Tralee, (Limerick is probably as bad). This country is an absolute joke, detection and speed are vital to combating these diseases.

    I am not going to even bother going to Dublin as the waiting time for results are between 2 and 3 weeks. It is absolutely no wonder that the rise of STDs is spreading when people can't get tested effectively and efficiently.

    I will fly to London tomorrow hopefully shelling out over €400 for late flights and between €370 and €620 depending of which tests I go for.

    Basically I have to spend the guts of a thousand Euro to get piece of mind on whether I am infected or not. I guess you could rate this as a mans version of the trauma women go through with abortions etc. Makes you proud to be Irish and Catholic doesn't it?

    What a f*cker of a situation to be in, and I used Condoms!


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    #243
    Bottle_of_Smoke
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    afra1dandscared wrote: »
    Visited my GP and got a 5 week waiting time for Cork and 7 week wait for Tralee, (Limerick is probably as bad). This country is an absolute joke, detection and speed are vital to combating these diseases.

    I am not going to even bother going to Dublin as the waiting time for results are between 2 and 3 weeks. It is absolutely no wonder that the rise of STDs is spreading when people can't get tested effectively and efficiently.

    I will fly to London tomorrow hopefully shelling out over €400 for late flights and between €370 and €620 depending of which tests I go for.

    Basically I have to spend the guts of a thousand Euro to get piece of mind on whether I am infected or not. I guess you could rate this as a mans version of the trauma women go through with abortions etc. Makes you proud to be Irish and Catholic doesn't it?

    What a f*cker of a situation to be in, and I used Condoms!

    Doctor Freedman in Ranelagh & you find out the results in 1 week over the phone. (01)4975826


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    #244
    LegacyUser
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    Hey

    Can someone post the numbers to the James Hospital sexual health clinic, I tried the two numbers on the first page but they weren't valid (they were from 2003, so makes sense.)

    Thanks.


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    #245
    Marksie
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    The two in the sticky are the same according to the site i looked at:
    St. James's Hospital. G.U.I.D.E. Clinic, Hospital 5, James's Street, Dublin 8. Tel: 01-4162315 / 4162316.


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    #246
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    in the limerick hospital is the doctor who does the tests female? please answere


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    #247
    AARRRGH
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    afra1dandscared wrote: »
    Visited my GP and got a 5 week waiting time for Cork and 7 week wait for Tralee, (Limerick is probably as bad). This country is an absolute joke, detection and speed are vital to combating these diseases.

    I am not going to even bother going to Dublin as the waiting time for results are between 2 and 3 weeks. It is absolutely no wonder that the rise of STDs is spreading when people can't get tested effectively and efficiently.

    I will fly to London tomorrow hopefully shelling out over €400 for late flights and between €370 and €620 depending of which tests I go for.

    Basically I have to spend the guts of a thousand Euro to get piece of mind on whether I am infected or not. I guess you could rate this as a mans version of the trauma women go through with abortions etc. Makes you proud to be Irish and Catholic doesn't it?

    What a f*cker of a situation to be in, and I used Condoms!

    You're complaining that you're going to spend €1000 to get tested for STD's, even though you had sex with a condom?

    Doesn't make sense.

    Stop worrying.


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    #248
    Nevyn
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    There are sti that is spread via skin to skin contact which condoms to no protect against.


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    #249
    AARRRGH
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    Thaedydal wrote: »
    There are sti that is spread via skin to skin contact which condoms to no protect against.

    Sure, but instead of going to Dublin and getting his results in two weeks for free, he'll go to England and get his results in one week for a grand!

    I hope she was worth it!! :)

    EDIT: Can they even test for herpes? I know St. James's doesn't test for HPV.


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    #250
    LegacyUser
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    Just a question, but do VHI offer any comeback if you go to Dr. Freedman? I've been tested once before in James' and to be honest its a pain, between the que, the uncertainty of getting a ticket and also the two week wait where they might not even ring you back if its negative.

    People recommend the good doctor? And does he test for everything? (incl warts and HIV?)


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    #251
    LegacyUser
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    Questionman wrote: »
    Just a question, but do VHI offer any comeback if you go to Dr. Freedman? I've been tested once before in James' and to be honest its a pain, between the que, the uncertainty of getting a ticket and also the two week wait where they might not even ring you back if its negative.

    People recommend the good doctor? And does he test for everything? (incl warts and HIV?)

    they'll cover treatment for warts but not std testing. i wouldnt go to anyone else


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    #252
    heymayo
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    Hey people , i have a mate who reckons he could of caught some std, He said he last had sex in December. He is noticing a spot kinda thing on his penis like a white head or so he described he's 28 and not sure is it an std or just a spot because it was so long ago when he had sex, i said id look around the net for him as he is internet illiterate . Cheers


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    #253
    Victor
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    Lots of STIs can remain dormant for years without any noticeable effect, but it can be passed on to others.

    Best have it checked out, it nothing else to put his mind at ease.


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    #254
    LegacyUser
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    i was wondering if anyone here has been for std checks in the wellwoman centre. i have a test booked for there next friday.

    i was wondering how long it takes to get hiv results.

    i had protected vaginal sex with a CSW 8 weeks ago and cant shift the fears of hiv. i should be ok having used a condom and to my knowledge it didnt break but i guess u never know...

    i also know u are supposed to wait 12/13 weeks for the a conclusive hiv test but according to the hiv specialists at medhelp 98-99% of people will have an accurate test after 8 weeks. i do, of course, intend to test at 12 weeks for conclusive results but need some reassurance now to get over my crazy anxiety.

    Plus protected sex and a 8 week negative (please god) will make it extremely unlikely that i have acquired hiv.


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    #255
    heymayo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 251 ✭✭heymayo


    How much will it cost to get a test done in dublin?? any free spots?


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    #256
    Nevyn
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    If you read the start of the thread you would the information about getting it done free in
    the guide clinc in st James.


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    #257
    heymayo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 251 ✭✭heymayo


    Is it ok to burst the blister on the penis?


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    #258
    Nevyn
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    heymayo wrote: »
    Is it ok to burst the blister on the penis?

    Ask your dr.


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    #259
    LegacyUser
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    Could someone please tell me the location of the STD clinic in limerick regional as I dont want to have to ask in there. Also any information about cost and the time it takes to do the test and get results from there would be great aswell. Nightmare situation, help would be apreciated.


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    #260
    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,257 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    freakedout wrote: »
    Could someone please tell me the location of the STD clinic in limerick regional as I dont want to have to ask in there. Also any information about cost and the time it takes to do the test and get results from there would be great aswell. Nightmare situation, help would be apreciated.
    Phone them! There will usually be signs also.

    Most treatments in public hospitals is free.


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    #261
    csm
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    Thaedydal wrote: »
    If you read the start of the thread you would the information about getting it done free in
    the guide clinc in st James.

    The start of the thread does not contain that information.

    I don't know where it is but was interested as it's a good idea as cost is often prohibitive to some people getting tested. Although granted not interested enough to wade through 11 pages of text...


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    #262
    LegacyUser
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    silly question, but can I go to my gp for an sti test?

    not worried about the wait times, but it's more convenient for me to go to my doc is all


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    #263
    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,257 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    sillyquestion wrote: »
    silly question, but can I go to my gp for an sti test?

    not worried about the wait times, but it's more convenient for me to go to my doc is all
    Generally they can't do the full usual range of tests. A small few doctors do provide such a service.

    PS There are no silly questions.


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    #264
    Nevyn
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    You need to ask your gp if they do them, some do, some don't.


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    #265
    LegacyUser
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    The Sti clinic in limerick rgional is the end of the part buliding that sticks out to the right as you walk in the main door. Its on the second floor and its nout to worry about goin in there.

    Just for future info if anybody needs it.


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    #266
    LegacyUser
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    While still fresh in the mind I thought I would let u know of my STI screening experiences.
    The Dr. has classified my risk (resulting from a potential exposure some 13 weeks ago) to be very low risk and he stated he would be very surpised that I would test positive for anything... yipee!! to begin with.


    Anyway, I went to Dr. Freedman in Ranelagh. His name has been mentioned several times on this thread, mostly positive, but with a couple of negatives that did not provide a rationale for the negativity.

    So my experience... I would highly recommend Dr. Freedman, he is pleasant, to the point, does not act in a judgemental way, supportive and understanding. He is very humourous and chatty and made me feel at ease from the moment I stepped into his office until I stepped out again. Medically, he provides a thorough examination, provides great information about sexual health.

    The exam itself..
    Firstly he asks why are you here... no problem.
    Asks about your most recent sexual exposures and places an emphasis on the use of condoms during that period. Also asks have u a current partner, how long u've been together and if u practice safe sex with them. Doesn't ask for any personal details so dont worry about that. Best to be completely honest with him.

    Next, sit up on the bed, roll up your sleeves and get ready for a blood test... taking two viles of blood. no problem. He's very gently and I hardly knew what was going on, despite him finding it difficult to get a vein (I'm not blessed with great veins and have been told this several times in the past).

    Next, drop the trousers and get the lad out. stand up straight and the Dr checks your prostate and testicles and sides and bridge of your penis (persumably for lumps and bumps etc...). This wasn't really painful but a bit unpleasant when each testicle is being thoroughly squeezed. He chats away to you about general stuff while doing this so I felt at complete ease.

    Next, up on the bed. He yanks and squeezes your penis a bit (not particularly painful or anything - similary to a vigourous bout of masturabation from an overeager girl and u'll fet the picture). This is to push some secretions into the urethera. Then he stick a long cotton bud type swab into the urethera (japs eye). I wont lie, its uncomfortable but not fall on the ground painful by any means and you'll be over it in a few seconds. Please note, it is usual to have some small pain urinating for 2-3 days after this and I would also avoid sex. Its not really painful more like a bruise on your arm then squeezing it.

    Now, into the bathroom to provide a urine sample (incidentally u are told not to pee in the two hours leading up to the appointment) While u are providing ur sample, Dr Freedman is working away testing the swab of your urethra for infection.

    Back into the Dr. He then adds solution to the urine sample, mixes it up and puts it under a microscope. He chats away to you at that point while ur waiting. He then lets u know if you have tested positive/negative for the non-blood infections - e.g. chlamydia gonorrhea etc... I was negative for all.

    He then gives u a card with ur first name, DOB and a unique pin number. He asks that u ring back in one week (after 3:30pm) and the pin code is needed to obtain your results (confidentiality).

    Out you go and pay the secretary the €180.00 fee.

    I have had STI testing in the Guide Clinic (St. James' and the Wellwoman Centre, Pembroke Road).

    The Guide clinic is a fantastic service and the Drs are 100% super there. Its free of charge but the downside is that you have long waiting times and must be there first thing in the morning. And they don;t give u results unless your positive for something. So you have to wait 2-3 weeks hoping that you DON'T get a phonecall.. I hate that Idea.

    The Wellwoman Clinic is private (€150 fee) and for all intents and purposes is a joke. In, out, take your samples and ring them in 2-3 weeks for results. No physical examination performed, no profiling or sexual health and sexual history discussed and a very poor attitude/ Would never attend again.

    I highly recommend Dr Freedman, though pricey, he is thorough and I felt so safe that everything was done correctly and extensively. The peace of mind he provides alone is sensational. Now hopefully at the end of the week I will be confirmed HIV neg.


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    #267
    LegacyUser
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    to make an appointment in limerick can u ring anytime? or just between the hours listed?

    Thanks :)


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    #268
    LegacyUser
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    does anyone for the appointment only clinics (esp in limerick) can u ring them anytime or only the times the clinics are open?


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    #269
    ladyA
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    Can anyone recommend someone like Dr. Freedman except of the female nature?
    Basically want to go private for the piece of mind but would prefer a female doctor in the south dublin area.
    I have heard some negative stories about the well woman clinic so would rather avoid that.
    Thanks


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    #270
    AARRRGH
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    sillyquestion wrote: »
    silly question, but can I go to my gp for an sti test?

    not worried about the wait times, but it's more convenient for me to go to my doc is all

    You can, but from my own personal experience GP's are not experts on the topic, and sometimes give bad advice.

    I would stick to the experts (i.e. St. James's GUIDE clinic) if I were you.


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    #271
    danh789
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    anyone know what the problem is with the clinic in galway, I keep ringing but there is no answer


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