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Positive for cold sores?
I've just took a herpes blood test and just got my results back on the 3rd. The nurse who red me my results told me I tested positive for cold sores but not herpes? So does this mean I tested positive for hsv1 but not hsv2? The nurse didn't really seem to concerned and didn't provide any medication to help contain the virus or anything like that, so I'm concerned on how serious this is. I haven't been sexually active for about a month and the last unprotected exposer I had was the 26th of April and have been worried about contracting herpes ever since. I never had a cold sore or anything that looked like herpes on my mouth or genitals so I'm wanting to know how accurate these blood test are. I just need to know how to not spread this virus and didn't get any information from the nurse who have me my results. I have been trying to get back into a relationship with my previous girlfriend and told her last night that I tested positive for cold sores. She lives states away and we haven't had any sexual contact for a few months but I plan on seeing her this weekend. She still decided to see me which I'm grateful for but I just don't want to pass anything to her if anything happens and need to know what to do to keep it with just me. Also when will the lesions/cold sores appear? I've been on here before and talked about pricks tingles I have had around my mouth neck legs and body so at the time I thought it was the first symptoms but have not had any bumps appear. Any help would be great. Thanks
I'll try but it's tough. I know all she is thinking about is me passing this on to her but hopefully she'll see that I'm still me
You have nothing to lose. Go in with passion and say what is on your mind. It isn't anger, its just being passionate, firm and decisive about what you want in life. Most people respect, admire that... quite a few are attracted to it as well. Tell her exactly how you feel about her, the nice stuff. Give her a chance to retract from the position she has taken. If it is worth having a future with her as you say, she will come around. If not, you won't die wondering.
Dang fleet that's what's up. I plan on seeing her this weekend she lives states away from me so I will talk to her when I see her and if she can't get over this then maybe she's not the one for me but I really appreciate you and life360 taking the time to talk with me. Y'all's info help a bunch
If she is worth pursuing, get on the phone and tell her 'Look, we are crazy if we don't look into working things out, I really care for you and my feelings are strong. HSV1 is an insignificant virus that doesn't deserve to get in the way of any aspect of anyone's life. If you have had a cold sore in the past then it is likely you have HSV1 and will for life. Please obtain an IgG antibody test for HSV1 as if we both have it, we are highly compatible and can focus on the real things that make us a couple.'
Yeah I think I had to ask for a specific one when I got tested but I remember her saying she had a cold sore when she was younger and makes me mad when she judges me now. I'm not scared of this virus anymore and accepted that a sore will come up someday but what should I do to jeep it from spreading? Like if I only had a sore present that's the greatest chance to pass it on? And a sore oral or genital
Testing for STDs almost always does not include herpes. When someone say they tested negative for everything, it usually means HIV, Syph, Gon, Chlam and Hepatitis only - a long cry from everything!
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
