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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Herpes question
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Herpes question
by giraffe7983, Jan 25, 2003 12:00AM
Hi,
I wrote you on Jan. 21st with a few questions about HSV 2. Thank you for answering them. I have a few extra ones.
When I found out the ELISA test was positive for HSV 2 on Jan. 2nd, I tried to think back to see if I had any symptoms. About 2 years ago, close to when I had sex with a girl I was dating, I got sick. I was very fatigued to the point where I could barely move and my temperature hit 102 degrees. I also had thrush. I didn't have any kind of genital outbreak and my lymph nodes were not swollen. I also had thrush. At first, I thought it was HIV because of the thrush and flu-like symptoms, but I've already been tested multiple times for that in the last 2 1/2 years and came out negative.
Every so often, I have had zit-like bumps on my thigh or butt areas. One night, I had intense itching in my groin area and saw red bumps by the next day. They then left in one day and I never saw them again. They're basically red bumps that start out small and they may grow to the size of a pimple. They're not comfortable to sit on when they appear, but they don't open up and scab over. They show up and go away like a zit.
Those are all the things I can think of. I'm not sure if that sounds like herpes.
Lastly, I have an appt. to have a Pockit HSV 2 Rapid Test done. I've already been depressed and overreactingly suicidal over the Elisa test. Would confirming the blood test be a smart idea or should I just let it go and think I might or might not have it?
Sorry for the drawn out questions. You do a great job and thank you so much for your help.
I wrote you on Jan. 21st with a few questions about HSV 2. Thank you for answering them. I have a few extra ones.
When I found out the ELISA test was positive for HSV 2 on Jan. 2nd, I tried to think back to see if I had any symptoms. About 2 years ago, close to when I had sex with a girl I was dating, I got sick. I was very fatigued to the point where I could barely move and my temperature hit 102 degrees. I also had thrush. I didn't have any kind of genital outbreak and my lymph nodes were not swollen. I also had thrush. At first, I thought it was HIV because of the thrush and flu-like symptoms, but I've already been tested multiple times for that in the last 2 1/2 years and came out negative.
Every so often, I have had zit-like bumps on my thigh or butt areas. One night, I had intense itching in my groin area and saw red bumps by the next day. They then left in one day and I never saw them again. They're basically red bumps that start out small and they may grow to the size of a pimple. They're not comfortable to sit on when they appear, but they don't open up and scab over. They show up and go away like a zit.
Those are all the things I can think of. I'm not sure if that sounds like herpes.
Lastly, I have an appt. to have a Pockit HSV 2 Rapid Test done. I've already been depressed and overreactingly suicidal over the Elisa test. Would confirming the blood test be a smart idea or should I just let it go and think I might or might not have it?
Sorry for the drawn out questions. You do a great job and thank you so much for your help.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 26, 2003 12:00AM
, Jan 26, 2003 12:00AM
Your repeated questions despite reassurance are disconcerting. Your self-description as, "depressed and overreactingly suicidal" is alarming. You need help at once, and I mean psychological, not dermatologic.
The symptoms you describe from before--fever, little penile bumps--do not sound like herpes.
But again, your depression and obsession are the major issues before you, not the diagnosis. Get yourself some help at once.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
The symptoms you describe from before--fever, little penile bumps--do not sound like herpes.
But again, your depression and obsession are the major issues before you, not the diagnosis. Get yourself some help at once.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (3)
by giraffe7983, Jan 26, 2003 12:00AM
Thank you very much for your help. I think your advice is correct.
by malana, Jan 30, 2003 12:00AM
I have only had sex with two people, protected. I have one tiny little cut on my vagina. I cannot remember how long I have had it but i think for maybe 8 monthes, on and off. it is always the same one in the exact same spot. it is tiny, and i have no other symptoms. what could be wrong?
