Guess what? I don't have syphilis.
My hands recently broke out in hives so I went to University Health Services today. Here is an excerpt from my conversation with the Nurse Practioner.
NP:When was you last sexual encounter?
ET#1: Ummm. Let's just say it should not be an issue. Why?
NP: Oh because it could have been syphilis. But even among the most promiscuous, I have only seen one case of it.
ET#1: What?
NP: I think you have atopic dematitis brought on by stress.
ET#1: What if I have some kind of mutant form of syphilis? How can we check? Oh my god, I have syphilis.
NP: [Laughter] You do not have syphilis. I am sorry I mentioned it. It is impossible for you to have it. [Laughter] I guess we should never mention the worst case scenario first. [Laughter, as she sees the panic on my face. More laughter as she sits down at her desk]
I still don't know what the cause of the bumps on my hand, but after consulting a few medical textbooks I am sure it is not syphilis. Whew!
3 comments:
Great! The Summer of Mihee started with a syphilis scare! Hopefully not indicative of further Mihee adventures...
Oh my god!!! I'm not getting closer to you anymore...No more Mihee...Maybe just some EW before my trip...
If you WANT syphilililis however... give me a call any time.
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