Induration above shaft

[ohhboy]

So I have been going thorugh varies symptoms related/unrelated to HSV2. Recently (this morning), when scrathcing the area above my groin, noticed an area slightly to the left above my shaft the size of a dime that although covered by hair, is slightly red/pink and indurated. The area is extremly tendor to touch, especially when pressed upon. If it starts to puss I am going to go see a Dr. but as I have already been so many times past few months, wanted to hear if anybody else has ever had a similar type of feeling w/ regards to herpes or any other sexually transmitted diseases. I still have yet to be diagnosed and so am 30 days to the 3 month mark for the definitive test. Also, was having a slight headache yesterday, sounds all too familiar with a the typical prodrome you hear occurung w/ herpes.

Thanks so much for any thoughts you may provide. Hopefully one day soon the HSV test will be as quick and reliable as HIV. I think for most of us, the anxiety of not knowing is so much worse than what the outcome of the test would be. Thanks all :)

[ohhboy]

So I went to the doc and he looked at the inflammed area, told me it was folliculitis. Skepitical, but until I take the IgG test at 3 months (4 weeks away), know I will continue to be. Seems so coincidental, just wanted to keep you'all updated. I will take the medication prescribed and try to stay positive. If I am wrong and the Drs are right, I will be one happy boy :)

Side note: I truly believe Drs don't like to diagnose HSV2 unless obvoius lesions are concerned. Not saying that I have it, as of know, all examinations say I don't, but I get the feeling Drs would rather not diagnose or assume such unless it is obvious. I talked to my Dr. a little about it and he said it was such a common disease that you shouldn't be worried about it if you had it and don't worry about it unless you have lesions. Anybody have thoughts on this matter?

[ohhboy]

I feel you on that. I actually wanted to ask you a specific question. What type of symptoms did you present with? This induration is the most striking symptom I've had yet, but have also had a cut on groin initially w/ burning/redness and once on pinky finger w/ burning, same finger I use if I was to lift up my groin for an inspection. I am so depressed recently, without knowing. If I knew, I could take suppresive therapy and move on. Exactly what I will do. From what I hear, suppresive therapy has no long term effects. Plus, 20 years from know if still on suppresive therapy, could be a cure. Who knows...

I'm glad you now know. You should be happy that your husband is not affected. Be thankful that you are married and this is just one more bond for you and your husband to be closer about. Take it as it is. I have read that since he is HSV1 positive, could be partly immune to HSV2, makes it harder to get affected. This is probably what is happening, but just a guess. Since he is partly immune, if you take suppressive therapy you can lesser the chance of him acquiring the disease. Or, don't do anything. 14+ years and not infected, seems you are doing something right. It seems like you wish he was infected, I think this is the wrong outlook. Be thankful that he isn't, weird as it may seem, and work on keeping the status quo. Just because you now know you are infected, it shouldn't change anything about your relationship, except hopefully to make it stronger. That would be the positive outlook, witch is so important with this disease. I know, easier said than done. Take Care, God Bless :)

[estrellab]

You can say that again. I was there for yrs and told oh no, just dryness, skin sensitivity, etc. Finally I got a blood test and it is hsv 2. I have taken it hard but that is dumb cuz I have probably had it as long as I can remember. What makes me wonder is my husband doesn't. He has hsv 1, as he was kissed by his mom as a kid. I still can't get over, if I have this awful stuff, why, having been with him for 14 yrs, he does not have the hsv 2. Anyway, it sucks but at least if it is and you know it, you can take some suppressive meds and if it isen't, count your blessings and move on my friend.