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so angry about hsv-1 diagnosis
I have had terrible mouth sores since early childhood. My parents took me to various doctors. I am 40 years old, married 15 years. About 2 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with hsv-1, orally and have transmitted it to my genitals. The only reason I was tested for herpes was due to my own research. After experiencing some oddities in my vaginal area, things i thought were simply related to a fun weekend with my spouse, i noticed a couple of spots that reminded me of my mouth sores...thats when i got scared and began researching. i tested positive for hsv-1. why, why didnt someone suggest i be tested years ago when i was complaining to doctors about my mouth sores and fever blisters?!?! knowing i had herpes may have helped me prevent it from spreading to my genital area. now i'm worried my spouse has it or that i will transmit it to my child. i've never been a promiscuous person, but that shouldn't have eliminated that idea from tesing me. i cant believe a doctor didnt suggest it! i'm so mad and scared. any words of comfort?
thanks so much for answering my questions. i never had a full examination. my symptom (the spot i thought looked like a mouth sore) disappeared after a day or so. i only contacted the doctor for that reason. i will research it further and hope for the best.
of course your blood test will be hsv1+, you have hsv1 orally.
so your provider never did any sort of genital exam and testing on your genital area? good grief - you need to start with a full exam for starters. Do you still have symptoms? You need tested for yeast and bacterial infections genitally too. Also hubby still needs tested too because if he's had hsv2 and never knew it and recently transmitted it to you, it won't show up on your blood test this early.
No need to wash your hands obsessively either! Really it's not that easy to transmit at all. You've had hsv1 orally for awhile now it sounds like - you've taken minimal precautions and you've never spread it anywhere right? Just wash your hands after using the bathroom and touching yourself intimately genitally - that's all the precautions it takes for genital herpes. With oral herpes almost the same thing just after having your hands in your mouth, wash them.
keep asking questions :)
grace
so your provider never did any sort of genital exam and testing on your genital area? good grief - you need to start with a full exam for starters. Do you still have symptoms? You need tested for yeast and bacterial infections genitally too. Also hubby still needs tested too because if he's had hsv2 and never knew it and recently transmitted it to you, it won't show up on your blood test this early.
No need to wash your hands obsessively either! Really it's not that easy to transmit at all. You've had hsv1 orally for awhile now it sounds like - you've taken minimal precautions and you've never spread it anywhere right? Just wash your hands after using the bathroom and touching yourself intimately genitally - that's all the precautions it takes for genital herpes. With oral herpes almost the same thing just after having your hands in your mouth, wash them.
keep asking questions :)
grace
oh, one more question...if i cant transmit the virus from my mouth to my own genitals, then how is it that it can be transmitted to another part of the body by simply touching an active blister? everything i'm reading says i should be washing my hands all the time...i got the blisters in my mouth on a regular basis (have had for years), i'm now a had washing maniac because i'm terrified i will transmit it to my child, my spouse, my own eyes or nose. if you can help me here, i seriously appreciate the blunt honesty. i'm in the dark.
Thanks so much for the information. Sorry if i seemed like i was arguing with grace, i wasnt. its just that there is so much conflicting information i'm not sure what is real. if i should get a culture, then i'm confused as to why i'm not getting this guidance from my doctor. i asked the nurse at my obgyn's office if someone should at least look at my genital area for a complete examination, and she said "no, a blood test will tell us if you have herpes". when i got the results, i began researching online and all of the information is conflicting. i'm just frustrated and confused. thanks again for the help.
Did you read grace's response?
"you didn't transmit an oral herpes infection from your own mouth to your own genitals. I can absolutely guarantee you that!! "
If she says absolutely, then she means it.
Unless you had a positive swab/culture on the genital lesions, you are making an assumption as to your symptoms (you can't self-diagnose). Many things can mimic genital herpes. At this point, if symptoms return, you'd need to get in asap for a swab/culture of symptoms.
Hubby should be tested as well. IgG type specific blood test.
Promiscuity (or lack there of) has nothing to do with having herpes. And most of us don't make it to the old folks home without oral herpes; by that age. Anywhere from 50-70% of the adult population has oral herpes.
"you didn't transmit an oral herpes infection from your own mouth to your own genitals. I can absolutely guarantee you that!! "
If she says absolutely, then she means it.
Unless you had a positive swab/culture on the genital lesions, you are making an assumption as to your symptoms (you can't self-diagnose). Many things can mimic genital herpes. At this point, if symptoms return, you'd need to get in asap for a swab/culture of symptoms.
Hubby should be tested as well. IgG type specific blood test.
Promiscuity (or lack there of) has nothing to do with having herpes. And most of us don't make it to the old folks home without oral herpes; by that age. Anywhere from 50-70% of the adult population has oral herpes.
I have had a blood test. spouse hasnt been tested. i was wondering if i could have transmitted it to my genital area if i had intercourse immediately after giving oral sex. otherwise, is it true i could have only gotten it by receiving oral sex from someone who has hsv-1? i'm so ignorant to this. my doctor didnt seem concerned and i freaking out!
you didn't transmit an oral herpes infection from your own mouth to your own genitals. I can absolutely guarantee you that!!
What testing have you had done so far?
What testing has your spouse had done so far?
grace
What testing have you had done so far?
What testing has your spouse had done so far?
grace
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