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Vaginal Cuts and Herpes
Grace,
I have recently been diagnosed with Herpes 1 (not a suprise) and Herpes 2. Since then, I have poured over the doctors and others comments on false positives, symptoms (or lack there of), etc. I have been married for the 10 years and with my husband for 13 and feel very strongly that he has not cheated on me. So I'm figuring if I do indeed have it, then I've had it for at least 13 years. I'm definitely coming to terms with it after the inital shock, but there are many questions still lingering based on all that I've read and understand about this very complex STD. Here's my "story": For many years, I have struggled with "paper cuts" in my labial folds (always right on the crease)that have seemingly become more frequent and more uncomfortable in the past few years. Some heal quickly, others not so fast. During these times, my labia is often swollen, the interior red and it is often accompanied by itching. My husband, on the other hand, has never had a noticeable outbreak. My husband told his Doc that he may have been exposed, but was told if he's never had an outbreak than he doesn't have it so don't worry abou getting tested. We're going to test him anyway through my doctor, but here are my questions and test results from the Herpes Select Test.
Results: Herpe 1- 5.2, Herpes 2- 3.0
1) Does it seem strange that my husband hasn't had a noticeable outbreak after all these years?
2) If he tests negative, would it make my positive result more likely to be a false positive after 10+ years of unprotected sex?
3) Why, if the tendency is to have less outbreaks over time, do I seem to be having more? (Do my kids really give me that much stress?? :)
4) Should I be retested along with my husband or just wait for his results to come back and then decide?
I have recently been diagnosed with Herpes 1 (not a suprise) and Herpes 2. Since then, I have poured over the doctors and others comments on false positives, symptoms (or lack there of), etc. I have been married for the 10 years and with my husband for 13 and feel very strongly that he has not cheated on me. So I'm figuring if I do indeed have it, then I've had it for at least 13 years. I'm definitely coming to terms with it after the inital shock, but there are many questions still lingering based on all that I've read and understand about this very complex STD. Here's my "story": For many years, I have struggled with "paper cuts" in my labial folds (always right on the crease)that have seemingly become more frequent and more uncomfortable in the past few years. Some heal quickly, others not so fast. During these times, my labia is often swollen, the interior red and it is often accompanied by itching. My husband, on the other hand, has never had a noticeable outbreak. My husband told his Doc that he may have been exposed, but was told if he's never had an outbreak than he doesn't have it so don't worry abou getting tested. We're going to test him anyway through my doctor, but here are my questions and test results from the Herpes Select Test.
Results: Herpe 1- 5.2, Herpes 2- 3.0
1) Does it seem strange that my husband hasn't had a noticeable outbreak after all these years?
2) If he tests negative, would it make my positive result more likely to be a false positive after 10+ years of unprotected sex?
3) Why, if the tendency is to have less outbreaks over time, do I seem to be having more? (Do my kids really give me that much stress?? :)
4) Should I be retested along with my husband or just wait for his results to come back and then decide?
i too have the cuts but I didn't actually know for years. i use to get a prickly feeling now and then. its only after reading this forum that I have become more aware and had a look. And lo and behold cuts. What i want to know is how often do these cuts come. Does one also get the classic symptoms of herpes. its real strange for me because all this time i really did not realise. its amazing what having a peek can do,
I also have slight pain in my legs. I workout most days and would usually pass it as my over zealous worouts. but now because of this I tend to be blaming everything onto it.
I would just like to now more about these cuts. I now years ago I was diagnosed with herpes. But i was never told which type. Is it possible to be reinfected? I was diagnosed around 26 years ago. and I would say that i got to the stage where nothing much was noticeable. but I have a feeling that i was reinfected if possible. Are the cuts from HSV1 or HSV2?
I also have slight pain in my legs. I workout most days and would usually pass it as my over zealous worouts. but now because of this I tend to be blaming everything onto it.
I would just like to now more about these cuts. I now years ago I was diagnosed with herpes. But i was never told which type. Is it possible to be reinfected? I was diagnosed around 26 years ago. and I would say that i got to the stage where nothing much was noticeable. but I have a feeling that i was reinfected if possible. Are the cuts from HSV1 or HSV2?
got the results back (waaaahhhh) popped pos again on herpes select for type 2 hsv. Well, what else would cause the cuts all these yrs?? Plus, the acyclovir seems to be working as I haven't had any irritations since I started taking it close to two months ago. You? Retest! Feels better to know you tried again, just to make sure. back atcha soon, EB
yeah, I saw that post and saw Grace's response. Can't believe people try to get rich in these ways. I have to say though, I am not opposed to using holistic methods if others aren't working. You just have to be careful how you go about it that's all. I did see something on the internet claiming it had the cure(based on bible verses, etc.) And all you have to do to find out the herb used to cure it was pay $24.95 or whatever it was. Whatever. Check ya later.
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That is just not cool. Judgemental and awful. Report it. Hey, seriously, go to planned parenthood and have the herpes select done. They are professional, confidential and you don't even have to mess with going through your own doc. I think I will hear in another few days on my second test result. It takes 3-5 days from what they say. They pissed me off the first time, or I should say the nurse practitioner pissed me off as she said she would call me with pos results and the sooner the results come back the more likely they are pos and the longer it takes the more likely they are neg. Well, two weeks went by at least and I didn't hear. I was so busy that I really didn't care and just waited patiently and figured no news must be good news. Sure enough, I get a message on my cell phone and my heart dropped to my toes. I called this NP back and she said your result is pos for type 2. She said she could not reach me. Bullshit, I gave them my home and cell numbers. Anyway, I told this other branch office and NP to please call my cell right away when they get the results. She said she would and I told her what happened and how here I was thinking I was fine with no news being good news and then to hear I am pos afterall two weeks later. Just kindof pissed me off. I do think it will come back pos this time as what else explains the swelling, tearing, redness, itchiness, etc?? Anyway, try planned parenthood. It will be confidential and professional. The first time the test was $100 and second time only $66 as I was not a new patient anymore. Trust me, I will let you know as soon as I know what test #2 shows. Yes, I feel supported here too and like to check in daily. Check out my post on Kevin Trudea and see what you think. I put it on during the weekend. Ok, take care and back atcha soon new found friend, EB
yeah, that's funny, huh? me...pacific time! :) this site is like a daily ritual now...look it up, see if there's anything new from my "new friends". Crackin me up. How many more days til you get your results? and...do you know the reliability of a site called www.stdweb.com? Someone suggested it in an old post. thinking about ordering up a biokit test. I know I could go through my dr and all, but i'm just feeling like they'll think I'm being a freak or something. Not to mention, I want to make sure I'm getting the best test for the situation since she didn't seem to convinced that it could be a false positive even after I gave her the info from HHH. I guess I'd like to have it done, and with any luck, go back in and say, "oh, BTW, it was a false positive. Now, why am I getting these cuts??" Not to mention I'd like to stick it to the office manager that was totally convinced my husband gave it to me...hinted at a possible affair, etc. b/c, after all, he is military and they "get around". I really resented that little comment. And if I didn't trust my husband as much as I do, she really could've had me going, but I was more pissed that she lumps all military into one promiscuous corner. Anyway, I'm rambling. I'll get off my soap box now!
talk to you soon!
talk to you soon!
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