Thanks for the support Rainy, I guess none of us are perfect in our decision making so we can't beat ourselves up too much. I can relate to your story about poor medical services, in my case they have inspected me visually and said because I don't have obvious classic lesions by now I don't have it. Although I have had small blister/pimples, i had to insist on blood testing. They don't take into account all the other crazy fatigue and nerve symptoms. You're lucky if you don't have these, I've read that herpes can cause long term chronic fatigue which I've been battling the last couple of months, and I'm worried I'll have it for life. Previously I was fit and active with a wide social network, now I can hardly move and have to sleep all the time. I'm worried I won't be able to work if it doesn't get better. I'm negative for all other std's. in two weeks time it will be twelve since the exposure, I'll have a further blood test and let you know.
Hi, do not feel bad, it is more anxiety and depression. I hate myself for putting myself in this situation. I just find it strange that results before we're negative. I was never given numbers but it stated less then 91 was negative, now at 16 weeks at 1.08 equivocal. Just to coincidental . You might want to wait longer then 2 weeks, results might still be accurate. I had a doctor visit yesterday and very disappointed in her knowledge of herpes. I gave her the details and she said cannot get it unless person has sores or visible outbreak which goes against everything you read. She also said shedding is more contagious from woman to man then man to woman. I do not feel confident in her knowledge of herpes at all. When I told her about the tests she thought it strange and told me to test again in a month. Another month of torture! I think you should wait until 12 weeks. I waited for 16 weeks and last at 9 was negative. Try to be strong, eat healthy to help you feel better. Keep us posted
I feel the same as you Rainy scared and ashamed, but if the worst happens then it's far from the end of the world, and you may still be negative, your numbers are still very low. Have been unwell with this? I've been feeling weak and extremely tired every day since the encounter
I got my test results today. First 3 tests negative at 2,6,9 weeks. Today at 16 weeks came in at 1.08, equivocal. I feel pretty darn sure I have it. The more I read herpes can cause on going irritation similar to vaginitis . Going to doctor tomorrow. One stupid judgement call and now this for the rest of my life...
I was tested at 8 weeks and was negative IgG HSV 1 .380 and HSV 2 .180. But I know it doesn't mean much because it's only conclusive after three or four months. I still have constant burning sensations in my penis, thigh, buttocks, lips, arm, tingling hand, hot calf, buzzing feeling in legs at night. But no obvious lesions but a few itchy spots on buttocks and redness on knob. Also mega fatigue and lost appetite and weight. Going for another test in two weeks, feeling pretty miserable at the moment
Also, I have a chronic sinus infection and have had health problems which could be seen as candida. These could be to blame but I've had these problems for awhile and the symptoms of tingling and eye problems seem out of place. Anyways, try to stay calm... as best you can. Waiting for test results is the worst. I've done it quite a number of times for a number of problems.
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