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HSV-2 IgG Level of 1.6
I would love for Dr. Handsfield to address my concern.
I just started a new relationship and after having unprotected sex twice, I decided it was only responsible of me to have an STD check and make sure that I was clean of any harmful STDs. It's been nearly 6 months since I have had unprotected sex with anyone else.
My results came back negative for HIV, Syphillis and HSV-1...however my doctor said that my IgG level for HSV-2 is a 1.6 and said that I was positive for HSV-2. He followed that by saying that it was within the 'false postive' range and is going to request additional testing of my blood - which I hope is the Western Blot test I've been reading about.
I've been reading online obsessively about the chances of a false positive in the meantime and as you may imagine it is frustrating, scary, upsetting and a slew of other emotions. I'm just curious if you can give me any sort of confidence to rest on that I MAY NOT be positive. I have read that the likelihood of a false-positive is higher if I tested positive for HSV-1...but I did not.
I should add that I have never had any sort of symptom of HSV-2 either. If my 2nd test does come back positive, what kind of conversation should I have with the recent girl that I'm dating and have had unprotected sex with twice recently?
Any answers/help you can offer would greatly be appreciated...my head is just a mess over here.
I just started a new relationship and after having unprotected sex twice, I decided it was only responsible of me to have an STD check and make sure that I was clean of any harmful STDs. It's been nearly 6 months since I have had unprotected sex with anyone else.
My results came back negative for HIV, Syphillis and HSV-1...however my doctor said that my IgG level for HSV-2 is a 1.6 and said that I was positive for HSV-2. He followed that by saying that it was within the 'false postive' range and is going to request additional testing of my blood - which I hope is the Western Blot test I've been reading about.
I've been reading online obsessively about the chances of a false positive in the meantime and as you may imagine it is frustrating, scary, upsetting and a slew of other emotions. I'm just curious if you can give me any sort of confidence to rest on that I MAY NOT be positive. I have read that the likelihood of a false-positive is higher if I tested positive for HSV-1...but I did not.
I should add that I have never had any sort of symptom of HSV-2 either. If my 2nd test does come back positive, what kind of conversation should I have with the recent girl that I'm dating and have had unprotected sex with twice recently?
Any answers/help you can offer would greatly be appreciated...my head is just a mess over here.
Just as an update...my Western Blot test came back NEGATIVE for HSV-2! It's needless to say that I am absolutely elated at the news. As many of you have experienced, I have been a nervous and depressed wreck the past 6 days and I would wish this feeling on no one else...ever!
I also want to take this opportunity to let people know that this scare has taught me a lesson and I hope anyone reading this will take what I have to say to heart. I have been EXTREMELY promiscuous in my past and only until the past 5 years have I been much more responsible and protective in my sexual practices. PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF THOSE YOU CARE ABOUT! I was sickened to think that my past mistakes could adversely affect those that I care about and am responsible with now...not forgetting myself as well.
Clearly there was an very good chance that I could have tested positive as some of those that are reading this might have as well. I just find it very necessary to write this to give some of those hope that may be in the false positive range that may also have the same history as me....that there is hope and there is a chance that your results may come back negative.
I was prepared for the worse and learned as much as I could about HSV 1/2...but was hoping for the best. My stress, fear and anxiety lead me to do a lot of research which will now arm me with information that will make me be a much more responsible and cautious person - whether or not I had tested positive or negative. I know this is a bit of a ramble...but I just wanted to post some positive information for those who may be searching, as I was, for a chance of hope.
So in short, if you get a result in 'low positive' range (1.1>3.5) which mine was with an IgG of 1.6....GO GET THE Western Blot test and know for sure. Thank you for all of the other posts and responses I was able to read to help pass the time while I was waiting for my results. gracefromhhp has been an awesome contributor!
I also want to take this opportunity to let people know that this scare has taught me a lesson and I hope anyone reading this will take what I have to say to heart. I have been EXTREMELY promiscuous in my past and only until the past 5 years have I been much more responsible and protective in my sexual practices. PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF THOSE YOU CARE ABOUT! I was sickened to think that my past mistakes could adversely affect those that I care about and am responsible with now...not forgetting myself as well.
Clearly there was an very good chance that I could have tested positive as some of those that are reading this might have as well. I just find it very necessary to write this to give some of those hope that may be in the false positive range that may also have the same history as me....that there is hope and there is a chance that your results may come back negative.
I was prepared for the worse and learned as much as I could about HSV 1/2...but was hoping for the best. My stress, fear and anxiety lead me to do a lot of research which will now arm me with information that will make me be a much more responsible and cautious person - whether or not I had tested positive or negative. I know this is a bit of a ramble...but I just wanted to post some positive information for those who may be searching, as I was, for a chance of hope.
So in short, if you get a result in 'low positive' range (1.1>3.5) which mine was with an IgG of 1.6....GO GET THE Western Blot test and know for sure. Thank you for all of the other posts and responses I was able to read to help pass the time while I was waiting for my results. gracefromhhp has been an awesome contributor!
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Wideeyeed79 happy to hear such great news! I recently was tested and got a low positive hsv2 of1.90 and a negative hsv1. I live in Florida and want to get the western blot done. How long did it take for you to get your results back?
I just had to tell my partner, it was only yesterday I found out myself... It was the hardest thing to do, but it was either walk away from him or not give him the choice... I held my breath, called him and told him, he has decided to stay with me and work through it... I too want to have further testing done, I am today in a false hope that the test could have been incorrect... And I too don't know how to feel...!
I hope my words help u a little...! I know they probably won't, but get the tests again...!
I hope my words help u a little...! I know they probably won't, but get the tests again...!
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