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Really ? What is next ?
Tuesday my daughter was told that she had herpes, she began acyclovir that evening, today she states that she is having a pink/orange discharge ( she was discharge free before ) - is this a side effect from the meds ? And is this going to be something we will have to deal with all the time ?
I read this post after the other, so I apologize for not knowing the information in this post.
The sores can be on both sides - they can be anywhere on the site of infection. Also, the discharge she is experiencing sounds similar to symptoms from my own first episode of HSV-2.
I do not think his medication would have any impact on his antibodies.
The length of time she had been with him would not be a factor. HSV doesn't shed every moment of the day. It's possible that she just didn't contract it until now.
I do think it would be good to try to get her to manage her stress until she gets a result. The only other thing to be aware of is that since she waited 5 days to get the swab, there's a chance she waited too long, and the swab will also come back negative.
Let us know what happens.
The sores can be on both sides - they can be anywhere on the site of infection. Also, the discharge she is experiencing sounds similar to symptoms from my own first episode of HSV-2.
I do not think his medication would have any impact on his antibodies.
The length of time she had been with him would not be a factor. HSV doesn't shed every moment of the day. It's possible that she just didn't contract it until now.
I do think it would be good to try to get her to manage her stress until she gets a result. The only other thing to be aware of is that since she waited 5 days to get the swab, there's a chance she waited too long, and the swab will also come back negative.
Let us know what happens.
I agree this is unacceptable behavior on his part and so pleased your daughter has seen this reality. I'm also willing to be the has no idea of his status and has never tested for HSV. Keep strongly pursuing the diagnosis of type through the swab, even if they come back and say its HSV push them to type it properly.
Thanks, I really did need to hear that. She is breaking up with the bf ( which is good , I didn't care for him anyway ) he has been no support through any of this, actually leaving her to deal with this alone ( he went out partying with his buddies ), no contact from him since discovery, only her contacting him, and eventually not even responding. It's a fresh start, kinda sucks that it took this to open her eyes ( she had been questioning things quite a bit lately), but she has read accounts from women who have said that it was a positive change in their lives. My thought is if you find someone who accepts you, herpes and all, that is a good person and someone who she deserves to spend her life with, not some guy who has spent the better part of his adult life between the sheets ( he is 22 and has had 43 partners) and refuses to stand by her in a traumatic time ! Thanks for all the help, I may be back when the test results come back as I'm sure I will have new questions popping up all the time.
You're doing a great job, I'm sure she will be just fine. Hoping test results come through soon for you.
He is on Prednisone, will have to see if I can find that answer. Thanks for all the info, it's just hard to wait to find out which strain. In the meantime I worry about how she will handle it. She seems so depressed ( who can blame her ), I told her to jump on this sight and ask her questions, that's what you all do is support each other ( and us Moms ). She is beginning a new phase in her life, I don't want this to destroy her.
Yes sorry, I meant the position of where previous partners are potential givers as opposed to the current partner.
Transmitting HSV is a small chance each encounter. Some couples can go through 50 year marriages and not transmit it, others first encounter.
You cannot tell the difference between HSV1 and HSV2 lesions, they are for all intents and purposes identical and vary between individual. First outbreaks often a bit more widespread and then recurrences usually a single small patch.
I don't really know what the presence of Crohn's would do. It is an immune attacking issue though, I'm not whether it would impact the antibodies for HSV.
Transmitting HSV is a small chance each encounter. Some couples can go through 50 year marriages and not transmit it, others first encounter.
You cannot tell the difference between HSV1 and HSV2 lesions, they are for all intents and purposes identical and vary between individual. First outbreaks often a bit more widespread and then recurrences usually a single small patch.
I don't really know what the presence of Crohn's would do. It is an immune attacking issue though, I'm not whether it would impact the antibodies for HSV.
I was wrong, she checked it and she has been exclusive with him for 3 months. Him? I don't know.
Are we talking that she prob has HSV 2 ? Do the outbreaks differ in severity? I mean if it's hsv1 in the genital area would she have the cluster, or would it be like a cold sore, single and big?
Which position is that ? Sorry , I'm a bit confused. I too feel that her most recent partner passed to to her. Here is my question? If she has been with him for 2 months, why now? Wouldn't it have shown up sooner if this is the initial outbreak?
There would be a very high chance this is a recent infection; she seems to be having a prolonged and widespread outbreak that is common before antibodies are produced. At 10 days, you would certainly expect that the swab is being properly typed. The blood test should take 10 days or less to come back.
A negative blood test now would in all likelihood indicate a recent infection.
I'd certainly wait and see about past partners. If it is HSV1, there really is little point. Most of her partners would have this anyway. I really do not see you being in this position anyway.
A negative blood test now would in all likelihood indicate a recent infection.
I'd certainly wait and see about past partners. If it is HSV1, there really is little point. Most of her partners would have this anyway. I really do not see you being in this position anyway.
Back from the doctors office, second doc says yes, looks like herpes. They want to wait for the swab to come back ( which she did not see the blisters until the day of the swab). She is heartbroken. Boyfriend went to doctor and was told he had a bacterial infection, did the blood test anyway, everyone just waiting for results. They said 10 days for swab results, how long for the blood test to come back? New doc says they want to wait about 3 weeks after the swab results to do a blood test on her. I'm assuming so the antibodies will show, but really would like to have one done sooner in hopes of nailing down a timeline. Not that it really matters, but she needs to inform past partners, some of which are in past years, and if it comes back negative now, then we at least will know it is a recent exposure, right?!
Thanks for the little ray of hope. I know that doesn't sound too good, but I still have that little prayer that she is not herpes positive. I am gearing up for the worst, but hopeful we have a misdiagnosis. Thanks for the chat, it really does help to have someone to talk to. I know that I am falling into the same social stigma that all herpes positive people face, I have only talked to my best friend and confidant, my husband is very short worded about it all. I saw someone post the following " herpes isnt life threatening, to me it is a contagious skin condition with a negative social stigma. Giving it to someone unknowingly is like giving them the flu, and how many times have we all had that reocurring nightmare! " Wish that our communities were more active about it, my daughter did the free STD testing on campus, but they don't test for herpes, something is wrong with that !!!!!
I will post what we find out in the next few days, in hopes that maybe this will benefit anyone else who may be where we are at. Thanks again.
I will post what we find out in the next few days, in hopes that maybe this will benefit anyone else who may be where we are at. Thanks again.
They are in many forms but are not red dots are more a blister type with clear liquid center. If she has matching sores on both sides its most likely not herpes unless one side is herpes and the other is an irritation.
No the blisters are on both sides, more on one than the other, but definitely both. I consulted a pic she sent me ( I know that sound wierd, but it helped us both to actually see ). Can I ask what an ulcer looks like? We are new to this remember, I know a blister, but they are not "crusting over", she has two spots off the genital area that are deep red in color, no blister to start with, but look more like a healing burn. Again no itching ever, no fever, however she does state say that she doesn't see any improvement in the "sores", the redness has subsided, she can pee without pain, and we tried the whole keeping it dry but that she says is uncomfortable, almost painful, so she is using the monostat cream for comfort ( she actually said that it hurts to walk if it dries out.)
One thing you mentioned is very important. You say she had the sores on both sides. Herpes outbreaks are only on one side not both so if this was the visual of sore on both sides, very well may not be herpes related.
I totally agree and that's why I have her going to the gynecologist. Why they did not do the blood test too is beyond me. She is in a relationship that has been sexual for about 2 months, and has had 5 partners in total. She is very aware of her body and when she began having symptoms she immediately went into panic mode, but since it was over the Thanksgiving weekend she was unable to see anyone until Tuesday. If it's ok let me go back a few days. On Thursday ( thanksgiving day ) she began having some pain, appeared to be two kinda rug burn looking spots, one on each side, matching. Thought maybe not enough lubrication, so she put on some cream I thought she used a triple antibiotic, turned out she used an antifungal, so the next morning when she started to experience pain during urination I suspected that the crean had made her raw, aka the pain. So Saturday she went and got monostat 3-day. But things were going from bad to worse, no itching, no smell, but now bumps and blisters. So off to planned parenthood, and you know the rest. I read that the monostat may be causing the orange discharge, but she finished that on monday and this is now thursday, aren't we a little late for that? However she is taking the acyclovir and I suspect. But being new to all of this, hell, I have no clue and feel lost trying to reassure her that everything will be okay, we will get through it. Herpes or not, her life is changing. I just feel lost as a Mom by not having the right answers, if there are right answers ?!
If no test was confirm yet, visual can be of help but testing is the only way to know for sure as vaginal issues can be many things.
Where did the sores show up and what was her sexual expsosure? It would be best to also have a blood test because that would help determine if this is new infection if the swab comes back positive.
Where did the sores show up and what was her sexual expsosure? It would be best to also have a blood test because that would help determine if this is new infection if the swab comes back positive.
Planned Parenthood did a swab, no results yet, they say a week. I made an appt with a gynecologist so she will have someone to be with her through this as I am in another part of the state and her Planned Parenthood office is closing on the 12th. She is so scared, and turning to me for answers that I just don't have. I appreciate the help.
Hi, what type of hsv does she have and where and what test was performed to confirm this.
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