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IS THIS HERPES
3.5 weeks ago I had a protected sexual encounter with a "massage girl" protected oral and vaginal sex. 3 days later i started experiencing symptoms which included visible redness around tip of penis, increased need to urinate followed by excess urine dribble and tenderness tightness in scrotum, plus lack of sleep which may have in turn effected the redness and irritation i was feeling in eyes.
i went to the local std clinic and was visibly diagnosed with Chylmedia given 1 g anthramycin, 2 days later the symptoms got worse and included pain or fullness in area between belly button and pubic area, tingling all over genital area including pins and needles feeling when trying to sit down and clammy wet feeling in boxer shorts like i just ran for an hour cardio workout, but no visible signs of sweat or any discharge.
test soon came back from the clinic negative on chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis or hepatitis (tested 5 days post exposure) went to a urologist who thought UTI or lingering bacteria infection and was given uribel, doxycyclin and ofloxacin.
soon started experiencing chills with sleeplessness and nerve like pain under testicles that ran along the back of thigh. my thought was herpes and went to another std clinic for exam, doctor didnt think so but gave 5 day supply of acyclovir 400mg 3x and took herpes test, hiv and urine culture. During the next 4 days things started to dissipate except i got swollen lymph nodes in neck for about 1.5 days, no swollen lymph nodes in groin.From the 2nd week into the 3rd week had lingering symptoms of pins and needles feeling in groin especially when seated, slight burn irritation when urinating. Now I am at 3.5 week post exposure and almost all symptoms gone in groin, but some tenderness and irritation in skin between legs to anus and pins and needles like feeling off and on in general groin/buttocks area, never had any sore or lesions - examined by 4 doctors plus self exam.
Is this an std? or was an std and lingering symptoms during healing process?, or atypical herpes symptoms which would have been an initial outbreak with no lesions which i hear is very rare? or is it a dermatological condition?
i still have 1 test outstanding which taken today, a viral culture swab in urethra for any possible virus, which doctor believes to come back negative atleast concerning herpes which is my biggest concern. Any ideas or suggestions to what is going on are greatly appreciated!
TEST RESULTS
(test taken at 2 weeks post exposure) test came back all negative
HSV HERPESELECT
HSV1 IGG .25
HSV2 IGG .14
HSV IGM NOT DETECTED
HIV1/2 NON REACTIVE
i went to the local std clinic and was visibly diagnosed with Chylmedia given 1 g anthramycin, 2 days later the symptoms got worse and included pain or fullness in area between belly button and pubic area, tingling all over genital area including pins and needles feeling when trying to sit down and clammy wet feeling in boxer shorts like i just ran for an hour cardio workout, but no visible signs of sweat or any discharge.
test soon came back from the clinic negative on chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis or hepatitis (tested 5 days post exposure) went to a urologist who thought UTI or lingering bacteria infection and was given uribel, doxycyclin and ofloxacin.
soon started experiencing chills with sleeplessness and nerve like pain under testicles that ran along the back of thigh. my thought was herpes and went to another std clinic for exam, doctor didnt think so but gave 5 day supply of acyclovir 400mg 3x and took herpes test, hiv and urine culture. During the next 4 days things started to dissipate except i got swollen lymph nodes in neck for about 1.5 days, no swollen lymph nodes in groin.From the 2nd week into the 3rd week had lingering symptoms of pins and needles feeling in groin especially when seated, slight burn irritation when urinating. Now I am at 3.5 week post exposure and almost all symptoms gone in groin, but some tenderness and irritation in skin between legs to anus and pins and needles like feeling off and on in general groin/buttocks area, never had any sore or lesions - examined by 4 doctors plus self exam.
Is this an std? or was an std and lingering symptoms during healing process?, or atypical herpes symptoms which would have been an initial outbreak with no lesions which i hear is very rare? or is it a dermatological condition?
i still have 1 test outstanding which taken today, a viral culture swab in urethra for any possible virus, which doctor believes to come back negative atleast concerning herpes which is my biggest concern. Any ideas or suggestions to what is going on are greatly appreciated!
TEST RESULTS
(test taken at 2 weeks post exposure) test came back all negative
HSV HERPESELECT
HSV1 IGG .25
HSV2 IGG .14
HSV IGM NOT DETECTED
HIV1/2 NON REACTIVE
I'd see the neurologist at this point, not test for more infections. you need to rule out a nerve issue causing your pain.
Grace no I'm talking with my gp to do that I also think I should see a urologist as well to cover all possibilities and maybe do some other ID tests that are not STD related more autoimmune in nature. Trying to get to the bottom of this.
your testing is fine and no real reason to repeat it.
have you seen a neurologist yet?
have you seen a neurologist yet?
I recently took my 12 week igg herpes elect with the following results
hsv1 .15
hsv2 .10
By these results I am neg for herpes but I have all the symptoms and still have random itching burning as well as neuralgia bruised buttock feeling nerve pain down right thigh tingling in bottom of feet.
My question is if I would be having delayed seroconversion would my numbers be this low ( they were the same or close to my 6 week result) or would they have been increasing since then. I know Terri Warren suggests testing 12-16 weeks, did I test too early? Should I followup at 6 months with a western blot ? I have read igg can miss 1 in 10 of hsv1. If not herpes I am at a loss what it could be I am currently though pursuing yeast as a possible cause or fungus infection. My ID doctor has written it off I will need to find a new doctor as this is somewhat a complex issue involving skin, genital and neurological symptoms, which have greatly subsided over the lad 3 months from the initial infection but flare up moderately since.
hsv1 .15
hsv2 .10
By these results I am neg for herpes but I have all the symptoms and still have random itching burning as well as neuralgia bruised buttock feeling nerve pain down right thigh tingling in bottom of feet.
My question is if I would be having delayed seroconversion would my numbers be this low ( they were the same or close to my 6 week result) or would they have been increasing since then. I know Terri Warren suggests testing 12-16 weeks, did I test too early? Should I followup at 6 months with a western blot ? I have read igg can miss 1 in 10 of hsv1. If not herpes I am at a loss what it could be I am currently though pursuing yeast as a possible cause or fungus infection. My ID doctor has written it off I will need to find a new doctor as this is somewhat a complex issue involving skin, genital and neurological symptoms, which have greatly subsided over the lad 3 months from the initial infection but flare up moderately since.
acyclovir once daily is a waste of time and money dear.
you shouldn't be taking any acyclovir or any other herpes antiviral at all at this point!!
you shouldn't be taking any acyclovir or any other herpes antiviral at all at this point!!
i received my 6.5 week results and hsv2 was negative, for some reason they did not test for hsv1, i left that medical center due to their lack of knowledge in this area and seen a std specialist, he reviewed my past testing and symptoms and journal with photos of my issues so far, suggested another round of testing at 3 month period, igg type specific type 1&2, follow up hiv testing - which was neg, and full panel std just for followup.
i am wondering we spoke about the acyclovir affecting test results,it is 8.5 weeks now since my initial contact and have the 3 month test in 3 weeks or so, if i stop taking the acyclovir now should i get a more accurate result, and how long should i have been off acyclovir for an accurate result, i have been taking 400 mg 1xday and recently today 3x day due to tingling, soreness which i suspected another ob.
i am wondering we spoke about the acyclovir affecting test results,it is 8.5 weeks now since my initial contact and have the 3 month test in 3 weeks or so, if i stop taking the acyclovir now should i get a more accurate result, and how long should i have been off acyclovir for an accurate result, i have been taking 400 mg 1xday and recently today 3x day due to tingling, soreness which i suspected another ob.
Its been 6.5 weeks since my initial outbreak - since I started acyclovir at 5 weeks every symptom seemed to subside, what i do have is latent itchiness and slight pain in testicles, i just took another IGG at 6.5 weeks and am awaiting results. I spoke with the experts on here in the pay forum and they mentioned my use of acyclovir my affect my results, do you agree with this? Also I heard after the first outbreak it can take weeks for the skin pain to subside and/or a second flare up could occur right after the first as your immune system has not yet got it in control. I still feel slightly fatigued and random muscle soreness not sure if this is real or anxiety. i also took a full std panel at 6.5 weeks to recheck any other possibilities as I am trying to figure out what i have aquired
Grace
In my original post you mentioned if the symptoms continue for another week or two to follow up with my doctor, its been 1 week and things are still showing up, which i mentioned in this follow up post, At what time do you think I would know if this is herpes or another std, meaning when should i get retested even if things clear up soon. I was told at 4 months IGG will give close to 100% accurate result, I plan on a 6 week igg test and follow up with the 4 month test.
If it is herpes I would need to prove that with the test results to get put on antiviral medication, because it seems to be hard to diagnose in me through visual examination- if thats what it is at all. praying it is not, but want to take the right steps to control this if it is reoccurring.
thanks 238 guy
In my original post you mentioned if the symptoms continue for another week or two to follow up with my doctor, its been 1 week and things are still showing up, which i mentioned in this follow up post, At what time do you think I would know if this is herpes or another std, meaning when should i get retested even if things clear up soon. I was told at 4 months IGG will give close to 100% accurate result, I plan on a 6 week igg test and follow up with the 4 month test.
If it is herpes I would need to prove that with the test results to get put on antiviral medication, because it seems to be hard to diagnose in me through visual examination- if thats what it is at all. praying it is not, but want to take the right steps to control this if it is reoccurring.
thanks 238 guy
we've discussed this earlier in your other post. why are you posting again about it?
grace
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