Low positive HSV 2

[M2KDC]

Arrrg.  This is so frustrating. 4 Days after fooling around (oral sex, fingering, genital rubbing) I get what I think is a yeast infection, maybe a bladder infection.  I get treated for both,  then lover boy tells me he might have herpes, but he doesn't know, so he will go and get tested.  I decide to get tested at Lab Corp.  So almost 3weeks after I get a full panel std done, everything is negative except HSV2, which comes in at 1.25 (IgG test).  This is a very low positive, any chance it is a false positive? HSV 1 is negative.  First test done a week ago, blood drawn again this morning with my primary provider.  

I have not heard his status yet, he will know next week.  

Should I wait to get tested a third time? Should I request a different kind of test?

[gracefromHHP]

I'd pursue these symptoms further with your provider. these are not typical side effects of herpes antivirals.

you can try switching to famvir twice a day too to see if you have same issues on that.

[M2KDC]

It's come and go, but mostlly settled in.  Now on the second month of acyclovir.  

What about tingles and no sores?  I seem to get random pin pricks in random places, but also around the thigh area, and lips/mouth.  Comes and goes, lasts for several days.  Quite annoying.  Is this the meds, the herpes itself, or something else.

Thanks a bunch.

[gracefromHHP]

I'd just stay on it at this point and see if it gets better.  usually it does if it's the cause of it.

[M2KDC]

Hi Grace,

I have been taking acyclovir, 400mg 2x a day for a little over a week.  Now I have very loose bowels, and have read that this could be a side-effect.  It also could be stress.  I'm sure you have heard of this before.  

Do I request a med change?  Should I stop taking for a while and see if it all clears up?  I am taking for supressive reasons.   Thanks,

[M2KDC]

well, the results came in today from the University of Washington.  Positive for both HSV 1 and 2.  At least I know and can plan accordingly.  

I am  not sure where I got it.  10 years dormant?  Or still dormant since I don't have symptoms.  Or someone is not being truthful.  

Not sure what to do now.

[M2KDC]

Kit arrived yesterday from U of Washington.  Took it in to the Dr. office and had them complete the blood draw, then went straight to FedEx.  I think the FedEx folks were a little put off, my guess is hey don't ship blood serum often.  

I will post results when I receive them.