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Cyclists and Runners with HSV 2
Hi all,
I'm new to this as I just received my positive results this past week.
As far as I know, I must have been infected almost 9 years ago as I've been with my wife since that time and neither of us have any reason to suggest otherwise. I did have a history of partners before her and this is the first time I was ever tested.
Since I don't recall ever having an out break or symptoms, my dr suggested that this really wouldn't affect my non-sexual life all that much since out breaks tend to lessen the longer you've have had the virus. So, the likelyhood of me having major out breaks at this point is small.
My question is this, I am an avid cyclist and runner up to this point. Have anyone on this forum have any experience with cycling or endurance sports while living with this disease? So far, what I've read is that cycling isn't the best sport for people living with genital herpes and I've read mixed information on running and other endurance sports.
My dr already suggested that I should be fine, but can anyone here shed some insight on their experiences with this? Racing and these sports are a big part of my life and I'm very affraid that I'll have to give them up.
Thanks.
I'm new to this as I just received my positive results this past week.
As far as I know, I must have been infected almost 9 years ago as I've been with my wife since that time and neither of us have any reason to suggest otherwise. I did have a history of partners before her and this is the first time I was ever tested.
Since I don't recall ever having an out break or symptoms, my dr suggested that this really wouldn't affect my non-sexual life all that much since out breaks tend to lessen the longer you've have had the virus. So, the likelyhood of me having major out breaks at this point is small.
My question is this, I am an avid cyclist and runner up to this point. Have anyone on this forum have any experience with cycling or endurance sports while living with this disease? So far, what I've read is that cycling isn't the best sport for people living with genital herpes and I've read mixed information on running and other endurance sports.
My dr already suggested that I should be fine, but can anyone here shed some insight on their experiences with this? Racing and these sports are a big part of my life and I'm very affraid that I'll have to give them up.
Thanks.
This is no surprise. Most people with low positives will test that way for a period of weeks or longer. You are still in the low range and the level has not progressed upwards as may be expected of a new infection.
As I mentioned, the best advice is to forget it and not test again. Whether you have it or not, it doesn't impact you, nor should you expect that to happen. There is nothing at all you can do if you do happen to be infected. I'd suggest you are not infected.
If you must know for sure, seek out the Westernblot test for HSV. Your doctor should help you obtain this test, or become a phone patient of the Westover Heights Clinic.
As I mentioned, the best advice is to forget it and not test again. Whether you have it or not, it doesn't impact you, nor should you expect that to happen. There is nothing at all you can do if you do happen to be infected. I'd suggest you are not infected.
If you must know for sure, seek out the Westernblot test for HSV. Your doctor should help you obtain this test, or become a phone patient of the Westover Heights Clinic.
I believe for him is just checking another box. I'm not sure there's too much motivation otherwise.
The 2nd Igg test did also come back positive at 1.47. Still no symptoms that I can report on.
Is this still considered a low positive? Since this is the 2nd test in the positive range, should I concede that I'm positive or is retesting still worth while?
I'm trying hard to not let this mentally effect me, but it's been really tough since the initial diagnosis.
The 2nd Igg test did also come back positive at 1.47. Still no symptoms that I can report on.
Is this still considered a low positive? Since this is the 2nd test in the positive range, should I concede that I'm positive or is retesting still worth while?
I'm trying hard to not let this mentally effect me, but it's been really tough since the initial diagnosis.
I am pleased to hear that from your doctor, because he is right... but that isn't consistent with why he bothered to test you in the first place!
Hi, Fleetwood. You may find it interesting to know that my doctor's exact words based on that I've already talked to my wife, the facts i've described regarding my health and my activities is to "do nothing" regarding the herpes.
It is still comforting to hear some consensus, so thanks.
It is still comforting to hear some consensus, so thanks.
There is an 80% chance this is a false positive.
But really the best advice I can give you is just forget it. What does it matter? There is nothing you need do, nor is there anything you can do.
Just burn the test result and never be tested for it again unless there is some significant change to circumstances! May seem crazy but it's the best advice you'll get if you think about it.
But really the best advice I can give you is just forget it. What does it matter? There is nothing you need do, nor is there anything you can do.
Just burn the test result and never be tested for it again unless there is some significant change to circumstances! May seem crazy but it's the best advice you'll get if you think about it.
Thanks for the replies so far all.
I didn't seek out the testing. I had switched primary physicians recently and the new doctor included it in my annual blood panel whereas my previous doctor didn't.
The diagnosis came in the form of a 1.25 reading for HSV 2 stating positive. (not sure which brand test) HSV 1 had a .07 reading. I understand from some of the other posts on this site that that could be a low positive, so blood have already been drawn for a confirmation test.
I have been cycling and running this whole time. While logically, I would agree with fleetwood and my doctor on this subject, I was hoping to get some experiences from others since now it's in my head and i'm still trying to wrap my head around having this for the rest of my life.
Like JLR, I would SAY that i've never had a symptom, but i don't think honestly i can really 100% say that i may not have ignored a mild symptom now knowing this is the case.
thanks again.
I didn't seek out the testing. I had switched primary physicians recently and the new doctor included it in my annual blood panel whereas my previous doctor didn't.
The diagnosis came in the form of a 1.25 reading for HSV 2 stating positive. (not sure which brand test) HSV 1 had a .07 reading. I understand from some of the other posts on this site that that could be a low positive, so blood have already been drawn for a confirmation test.
I have been cycling and running this whole time. While logically, I would agree with fleetwood and my doctor on this subject, I was hoping to get some experiences from others since now it's in my head and i'm still trying to wrap my head around having this for the rest of my life.
Like JLR, I would SAY that i've never had a symptom, but i don't think honestly i can really 100% say that i may not have ignored a mild symptom now knowing this is the case.
thanks again.
I was diagnosed after a long term relationship. And my boyfriend at the time and only guy I had been with after a 7 year relationship tested negative. So I know I have had it for years with no symptoms. But now I keep reading that little things can be symptoms and we ignore them. So are you saying that he provably doesn't have it because he's been in a long term relationship? Because I thought most people don't know they have it and may not have symptoms for years.
I agree with Life, I cannot see how you have genital herpes so the diagnosis will be most interesting.
More importantly though, let's say you have been infected for the past 10 years. You have been an avid cyclist and runner for all that 10 years have you not? How may you have been impacted by herpes? Not at all right? No reason at all to suspect that your life will be in any way different.
Not even sure why you tested if you are in a dedicated long term relationship.
More importantly though, let's say you have been infected for the past 10 years. You have been an avid cyclist and runner for all that 10 years have you not? How may you have been impacted by herpes? Not at all right? No reason at all to suspect that your life will be in any way different.
Not even sure why you tested if you are in a dedicated long term relationship.
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