Very confused and in a lot of pain.

[whywontyougoaway]

Hi,

So a couple of months ago I got several ulcers inside my mouth on my gums and cheeks. I thought they were just plain, run of the mill mouth ulcers from trauma or something. However, earlier this month I got multiple ulcers inside my mouth again. This time I went to the doctor because the back of my throat also had ulcers. The doctor swabbed one of the ulcers and said she was gonna send it to be tested for herpes and for shingles. She said if they didnt call then the tests were negative. So I didn't get a call, the ulcers slowly went away, and I was relieved. However, in the past week and a bit the ulcers have been reappearing, and the glands in my neck are swollen and painful. With a flashlight I am able to see that I have 5 ulcers on my cheeks and gums and multiple ones on the back of my very red throat. So I guess my question is:

Is it possible that the test the doctor did could be a false negative? I have never had a cold sore ever, and I am not getting them now either, just the ulcers. Is it possible to have herpes and only have ulcers inside your mouth rather than on your lips? Does this sound at all like herpes? Any help would be appreciated.

P.S. I know I should go get re-tested but I am in a different country and will be returning home later this month [I have free health care at home, and not here], so I am trying to wait it out until I get home, but I am just curious as to whether I should actually be concerned about herpes and my first test being wrong.

Thanks

[gracefromHHP]

it would be unusual to have this many recurrences inside the mouth with herpes.  at this point I recommend following up with an ENT specialist for a more thorough work up.

grace