 [ Symptoms ] i was treated for syhphilis 25 years ago and still test positive do i need to be retreated i was recently informed by my doctor that i tested positive for syphilis and need to be treated back in 1989 during my pregnancy i was treated for syphilis with a penicillin shot and was informed that there would always be a trace of the disease is it necessary to be retreated even if the test comes back positive with a low number [ Disease ] i think you are having an abdominal distension and ibs try reducing caffeine chocolate citrus foods and high fatty … avoid milk products and increase probiotics