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do i have herpes?

I recently saw a friend, he gave me oral and we had protected sex with no skin to skin contact (he had his boxers on) he didn't tell me until a few days later that he is HSV1 positive. I have been going crazy thinking I have it. around 2 weeks after I discovered a lump on my vulva, I went straight to the clinic and they swabbed it, my test came back negative! I was so relieved but I have OCD so I have no choice but to do more research, I had a few more scares since, I've been to the clinic 3 times and the doctors twice its been 6 weeks since the event. I have a blood test booked for 5 weeks (3 months from event) time, but have noticed a slight tingling at the top of my right thigh near the groin area, also I have slight leg pain all over. I have checked every day for signs and symptoms but luckily not found any more I am concerned I have it and I still have 5 weeks until my blood test, if anyone has any info or help to offer id really appreciate it.
thanks
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Thank you for your time and help I really do appreciate it you are doing a world of good on this site
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3149845 tn?1506627771
It would be conclusive and no need to retest
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Hi just a quick check  update I got my IGG blood test results back I did the test as 7 and a half weeks
I've been told they are negative
Hsv1- 0.101
Hsv2- 0.500
I just wanted to check do you think this is conclusive or should I re test?
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that's good to hear thank you for your reply I was just worried because I read that leg sensations can occur as a symptom or as a warning, and his hsv1 has never been present In his mouth just genitals, but I cannot take his word for it. thank you for your time
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Hi, the odds you contracted he genital hsv1 from a one time affair where he did not have any lip sore at the time would be close to zero. Also any outbreak from this would be in your vaginal area for a fist time infection, not your thigh.
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