question about symptoms

Is it possible for herpes symptoms to present themselves nonstop for a month and a half straight and still not be away? No blisters, no scabs, nothing, just really irritated, dry blotchy looking skin nonstop..

An awful lot of people seem to have nonstop symptoms that present themselves not like herpes at all. Is it possible this is like an unknown strain that never goes away and no one knows about.....?

[cbenj]

...?

[gracefromHHP]

those symptoms do not sound at all like herpse. sounds more like a fungal infection or irritation more than herpes.

[cbenj]

I don't have a fungus and would an irritation last a month and a half?? It seems like many ppl describe similiar symptoms and don't have a diagnosis, possible unknown std? Or a herpes strain that doesn't create blisters but just these nonstop symptoms?

[bobrope45]

If you are so afraid this could some highly atypical herpes going on, it's better to be seen by a doctor and get such lesions swabbed. It's the most certain way to learn if this is herpes going on.

Many people report non-stop atypical symptoms, but if you follow their posts you'll see that the vast majority will never get a diagnosis of herpes, meaning it's not herpes.

There's no such thing as a strain that won't cause blisters. Herpes is a highly variable virus mainly because everyone's body and defenses are different, and react in a different way to outbreaks.

[petal130]

We get posters on the forum who want to convince themselves they have herpes when they almost certainly don't. Many fall into the "atypical" herpes trap, which really is a misnomer. Here's a great post by Dr. Handsfield regarding the topic:

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Herpes-or-something-else--confused/show/1612970

As to your "many people" describing similar symptoms, I think it's safe to say it's maybe a handful here and there, and again, if it doesn't walk like a duck or talk like a duck well guess what - it isn't a duck.  Move on from herpes and the see your doctor if you have symptoms - preferably a dermatologist at this point. I believe in your other post you said that at least one doctor saw nothing - well trust me with herpes you'll see something, and not dry flaky skin. None of your symptoms sound herpes related.

Also, you might want to change your icon/sex to male - it's listed as female.

[cbenj]

I've been to like 2 clinics and 3 doctors already

[petal130]

Well clearly an online forum cannot replace you being examined by 2 clinics and 3 doctors. Not much more we can do but say that if you are concerned be seen. None of this sounds herpes related, just as the doctors stated.

[gracefromHHP]

sometimes you have to go back multiple times to be seen. pick one provider and return regularly to them as needed. a dermatologist is perhaps the best provider to follow up with at this point.

[cbenj]

I'm getting into dupont like I said. I just wish someone had like an idea of what It might be or like why its on going. Its almost like raw skin just feels raw and real vulnerable to everything, I'm not saying its herpes at all I'm just wondering if anyone had a thought of what it could be know what it could be because its just ongoing.

[Griever3000]

Im telling you and i most likely think its chemical damage from when you put mouthwash all over your genitals.

[gracefromHHP]

we've discussed your situation in detail in your original post on this. really nothing else we can add at this point.

sometimes the best thing you can do is turn off the computer and vow to keep busy for a week and go from there. sitting too much puts pressure on the pelvic area which doesn't help and reading posts online obsessively just adds to anxiety.  As I've said many times now, your anxiety is just as much an issue as your actual physical symptoms are.   force yourself to go do things that will keep you from thinking about your genitals.

[cbenj]

Okay. Ill just give up I guess until I get into dupont. I mean its improved and maybe it was just a chemical burn and all the creams made it worse and took a while to heal? I'm praying that's what It is cause I still don't feel like myself.

[Nwk333]

Im with you on that the tip of my penis has been non stop red. Do you have burning urination at all? I do but i have taken multiple urine test and there clean.

[cbenj]

No burning really maybe u have balantitis?