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Herpselect IGG 0.89 and 2 weeks later 0.78

Hi,

I had gotten oral sex 3 months ago and protected vaginal sex. I don't know the person I had sex with properly. I was not feeling well from then on. I got a 3 month test for HIV and all other STD's. Turned out negative, but HSV1 was in the high negatives on Herpselect IGG at 0.89 ( though negative). I do have kind of red bumps on my elbow and back of my arm which came after 3 weeks of exposure but still have them. They dont go away. I have had a couple of blisters at 3 month mark on my thigh which came as red bumps and when I scratched they became puss filled pimples. They took 2 weeks to heal but i can still feel the center of the pimple on my skin. I have gotten another herpselect IGG test and the HSV1 came 0.78 ( though negative). I took this test on 17-Nov-2009.

Over a month I am also having blood  when I go to stools. My doctor asked me if I am getting it on the toilet paper ( the answer is yes) and told me it is due to lack of fiber in the food. He didnt seem to worry about it. I have small(very tiny) fluid filled bubbles in my both eyes on the lining of the upper eye lid. ( I showed it to the doctor, he said it is nothing).. I feel tired when I go to the gym in a few minutes( which was not the case before)

I want to protect myself and others from me by using timely medicines as I have read about the complications of Herpes.

I have the following questions.

a) Is it possible for Herpes to show symptoms (blisters) after prolonged feeling of uneasyness
b) Is it also possible for it to give me blisters on my arms and on the back and on my buttocks and thighs at different times weeks ( I keep noticing a new one every alternate day)
c) If I test negative shouls I test negative in the low negatives or ( is there a possibility of a cross reaction ) ?
d) When do you think I should take the next follow up test again ?
e) What should I tell my new girl friend,since I dont know if I have it or not.

Please suggest. I hope we find a cure for this atleast for the women ( I dont want my children to have it as a curse because of me).

I feel like a untouchable right now..
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101028 tn?1419603004
I have absolutely nothing to add that I haven't said already.

grace
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Hi,

I tested for the 4th time and it came back negative.

HSV 1 0.73 negative
HSV2 .0.15 negative
Can I be at peace now :) ? I still have the symptoms though. Mentally I am feeling well though now. It is 4 months after exposure so I should be ok rite.

Thanks for all the supprort Grace. You rock.
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101028 tn?1419603004
once again this doesn't sound like herpes going on. see a dermatologist for further evaluation.

grace
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Dear Grace,

My whole boxer shorts area was hurting yesterday and my gentals were burning. I noticed very very very small red dots on the head of my penis. I believe these were present even before my exposure but now it hurts a lot from the inside. Not the head individually but the whole area and 4 weeks back I got a small area on the corner of my mouth (on the inside edge of the lip not the outside) (a group of white blisters, they didnt hurt initially but now they do). They dont break or anthing but they are there for ever and hurt. I felt relief when I took Lysine supplements and lots of water. I dont have fever but I feel sick. I have gotten another test for blood work done. Waiting for those results again.Darn sick of these blood tests(3 negatives and 1 positive.). I met this wonderful girl and I know she has not had a cold sore in her life and she is from India and I am 100% sure given the tradition, that she doesnt have HSV1. If I turn positive I dont have the guts or the heart to tell her this and loose her. I am not concerned about myself, but just worried about giving it to others. Is it even possible to get text book symptoms after 3 months. It is interesting because my primary symptoms after I had gotten oral sex from this lady were just a bit uneasyness and It itched a lot all over my body with small soft bumps on my arms ( as if a musquito bit me). The first doctor told me I must have gotten scabbies and gave me an balm to apply. It reduced the itch but the bumps are still there. The girl I hooked up with told me she used to get cold sores as a child. She is so ignorant that she said.."cold sores are nothing to worry about". What the hell !. I told her it is Fing Herpes and she must have told me before screwing up my life..Any way I will wait for the results on monday and let you know.
Thanks for your support.

I hope that herpevac vaccine comes soon so that atleast the women and kids are safe..
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101028 tn?1419603004
you have no idea where your hsv1 infection is if you even have it. that's a really low hsv1+ result.  I still recommend a better work up be done.  If you have pain in your genital area, you need to be seen today or tomorrow for a proper work up for those symptoms.

grace  
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Hi grace,

I am so unfortunate my fourth test came back positive and I now have so much pain in my genetal area. I am so devastates that I got hsv1 orally and genetally. I can't tell this to anyone. I feel like a life long patient. Should I change my towel everytime I wash ?? Can it live on clothes and bed sheets ?? I don't want to make it spread. I have met this wonderful gal and I am now very worried that Will transmit it to her as this is my first 3 months post exposure.
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well now I am done... I have gotten the entire panel of tests now.

Herpselect IGG HSV1: 1.4(H) positive
Herpeselect IGG HSV2: <0.9 negative
Herpselect IGM HSV1 <0.8 ( it didnt mention any reference range)
Herpselect IGM HSV2<0.8 ( same no reference range)

HIV and other STDs negative.I am now really depressed that my IGG value was fluctuating from 0.98 ( 2.5 months after exposure). 0.78 (exact 3 months after exposure) and 1.4 (3 months and 20 days). I have lost hope on these tests now and I have confirmed myself as positive. It just hurts because I have had my blisters around my boxer shorts area and I have to live with genital HSV1 for my life :(.
My doctors said yeah you have been exposed to Hsv1 then and told me to live with it and not get any additional testing done. He told me it is not a big deal and not even prescribed any medication while my sufferings continue. These tests were done by a different lab though. my previous tests were done by Quest but the test name was herpselect though. Given my symptoms and the difference I could feel right after my exposure I am taking it to be hsv 1 positive. I need to know for sure if I am truly positive, may be one more blood test from quest will break it even.. Any suggestions ?
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101028 tn?1419603004
You need to follow up on all these skin issues as I already previously suggested.  You have no reason to continue thinking herpes is the cause of any of this.

grace
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No those white blisters crushed and scabbed before I cud show them.. I have 2 new blisters on my back which are red with a white center...I had a blood blister one nite and it popped in my sleep in my mouth. My doc told me that happens due to trauma if I bit some Vien on the cheek.. I have stopped worrying now.. Waiting for Monday to see the results...
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101028 tn?1419603004
did your provider examine your new symptoms?

grace
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Hi all I have 3 new white blisters around my butt hole. They don't hurt but one red one on the but cheek hurts. I gave my blood again now for a igm herpselect 1&2 and HIV and the full panel of stds again. It is 3 months and 20 days post exposure. Will let u know of the details of the results when they come in. But I am scared cause of my every day one blister at a different spot thing that looks like herpes blister. I came negative on igg and all other stds including HIV  at exactly 3 months post exposure. I am hoping for some good news now again
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101028 tn?1419603004
I recommend going for a dermatology consult at this point for the rashes on your body. it's not a herpes issue. your hsv1 igg's are clear negatives 3 months post encounter so odds are you really don't have hsv1. your hsv2 is also negative.

as for your bleeding issues, continue to follow up on them with your regular provider. sounds like he suspects hemorrhoids.

grace
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897535 tn?1295206435
Your HSV2 results are negative as well.

Unless you had a swab/culture of the lesions that came back positive can you say it's HSV1 or HSV2.

All over like this is not indicative of herpes. You can't self diagnosis.
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I did get tested for hsv2 the values are . 25 and .3. I Did  get my first 2 blisters in the boxer shots area and the other one on my face. The start out as red bumps itch. The other one I noticed today is on the back of my wrist.
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897535 tn?1295206435
Your test indicates you are negative for HSV1. There is no "high negative" - any numeric value under .90 is negative, plain and simple. Any reason why you didn't test for HSV2?

Herpes lesions are not puss-filled. Don't scratch anything, it can lead to infection (hence, puss!). Genital herpes is anywhere in the boxer short area. Unless your gal made passionate love to your elbows would you get it there (and, the skin is way, way too thick). Blood in stool is not indicative of herpes. Your eye symptom is not indicative of herpes.

All of these symptoms are for the most part not indicative of herpes. You are negative for HSV1.  I'd say perhaps anxiety plays a big role in this. See your medical provider to see what else is going on in regards to blood in your stool, and your eye doctor for your eyes. Otherwise, accept your are HSV negative and move on.

Also, even if you had genital herpes, the only way you'd transmit it to your children would be if you were having sex with them. It's called an STD for a reason.
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