HSV1 Positive-Chronic burning, tingling tongue

[SkyTravel]

Okay, so I've tested positive for HSV1 and it was about three years ago that I got my first outbreak;  although, I never knew it but figured l had this since childhood as I look back I always had canker sores or what I thought were canker sores all the time as a child.  First time, my tongue felt like I had a million open cuts and I was unable to eat and barely able to talk after that one other time but since then they have been mild, tingling of the tongue.  My problem is that it happens frequently now and this last one is like a burning, tingling sensation and this doesn't seem to go away.  From what I have read is that as the years go on it's suppose to get milder and few outbreaks.  I've tried searching the internet for chronic HSV1 symptoms but it never seems to come up with anything that I'm experiencing.  What can I do as I feel like I can't date or must be very careful all the time because if I'm having a chronic outbreak then I can never kiss someone!  Aside from being extremely frustrating...Is this normal?  Or could this be something else?  

[gracefromHHP]

most adults have hsv1 orally. most of them don't get obvious cold sores to know that they are infected.

many things can cause tongue symptoms including food sensitivities, chewing gums and tooth pastes. It's really not all herpes :)

[SkyTravel]

I suppose I will but my only symptom I've had is on the tongue so that's interesting that you say that. At this point I would think maybe I got a false positive but it was a herpes specific blood test so that's not the case.  Alright well, Thank you, Grace, I'll get it checked and get to the bottom of this annoying problem.

[gracefromHHP]

usually oral herpes symptoms, especially recurrences, don't involve the tongue.  you should follow up on this with an ENT specialist to try to get to the bottom of what is going on.

grace