Unfortunately I have to wait for my medical insurance to start until I can make another appointment. I find I have been having headaches all the time and now I'm getting extremely worn down. Random feelings of nausea, too. Took a pregnancy test - negative. Plus, the sore my doctor swabbed is around my anus/buttocks and it hasn't gone away. That is where the irratation is, too. Going to keep on eye on it and get re-checked, but I don't know what to do about the cumulating effects I am now noticing besides the strange occurrence below the belt.
It could be dermatitis - from the underwear, from the latex in the underwear, in a new product you are using etc. following up on this with a dermatologist is the next step.
grace
I have been researching dermatitis. Since I seemed to only be irritated after (stupidly) wearing nylon underwear for a prolonged period and then after using condoms, could this be a possible explanation? I wore the same pair of underwear again for 2 nights as a "test" and did have repeat irritation (yet not as pronounced as the first time). I read that dermatitis (contact or allergic) can produce rashes, itching, reddened skin, and all sorts of skin lesion/sores. We are using a different laundry soap at home (we have used Tide up until now, and that's 20 some years), and I did have strong allergies as a child along with a high-sensitivity to soaps in my genital area.
Apologize for the repeat posting. I am just trying to make sense out of this mess!
Any ideas on what else it could be? As in a dermatoligical issue?
You are negative for hsv2. Your partner is negative for hsv2. It's most likely a dermatological issue so follow up on it with a dermatologist if it reoccur.
grace
Thank you, Grace.
My partner just got back to me with his results - he is clear.
It is extremely frustrating to have a physician look you in the eyes while you're sobbing, saying that she is almost positive you have herpes, and then have to disregard her claim.
She offered no other explanation for my so-called "lesions" nor did she tell me anything regarding false-negatives, having a follow up exam, etc.
To say the least, I feel I'll be paying off this bill for the next few months and am not at all satisfied with the service I was shown at my local clinic! :S
Best,
Constant Worrier
Visual diagnosis is often wrong which is why follow up testing is always recommended. At this point I recommend that you get your partner tested for herpes to see what their status is and go from there.
grace