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herpes, systemic symptoms
Doctor,
I was exposed to a woman who has had herpes for 12 years, her last outbreak was 2 years ago. We engaged in genital-to-genital rubbing with her underwear as the only barrier. I recall having some friction burns that subsided within a day.
2 days later, I became extremely exhausted and light-headed and started to notice some swelling on the left side of my penis. The following day I made an appointment with a urologist and was diagnosed with penile thrombosis. However, I was still physically exhausted, most notably my legs. A few days later, I noticed a small red spot that was sensitive, but they disappeared within a day.
Three weeks post exposure, I became really sensitive in my groin area, this was very alarming to me so I made an immediate visit to a dermatologist. The doctor said there was no signs of herpes and commented that the likelihood of transmission from my exposure was low since there was no intercourse. However, the doctor did prescribe valycyclovir (500mg 2x day/5 days). A few days later after engaging in some more fully clothed genital-to-genital stimulation, I noticed some lesions that looked like friction burns around the crown of my penis. These lesions disappeared within the next two days, not sure if this was due to the valycyclovir.
Its been 35 days since exposure; My legs and buttocks are still achey and weak, in addition, my groin (inguinial lymph nodes?) have become tender, hip joints sensitive and occasional twitching in my right leg muscle. To top it off, I have on occasion felt what seems like a short pinch on my penis.
This has caused me a lot of anxiety, I can barely sleep, and since exposure have examined my groin area at least 20x day.
I have not had the typical water blisters/scabbing but all these systemic symptoms often attributed to herpes occurring after being exposed seems more than coincidental.
Thoughts?
I was exposed to a woman who has had herpes for 12 years, her last outbreak was 2 years ago. We engaged in genital-to-genital rubbing with her underwear as the only barrier. I recall having some friction burns that subsided within a day.
2 days later, I became extremely exhausted and light-headed and started to notice some swelling on the left side of my penis. The following day I made an appointment with a urologist and was diagnosed with penile thrombosis. However, I was still physically exhausted, most notably my legs. A few days later, I noticed a small red spot that was sensitive, but they disappeared within a day.
Three weeks post exposure, I became really sensitive in my groin area, this was very alarming to me so I made an immediate visit to a dermatologist. The doctor said there was no signs of herpes and commented that the likelihood of transmission from my exposure was low since there was no intercourse. However, the doctor did prescribe valycyclovir (500mg 2x day/5 days). A few days later after engaging in some more fully clothed genital-to-genital stimulation, I noticed some lesions that looked like friction burns around the crown of my penis. These lesions disappeared within the next two days, not sure if this was due to the valycyclovir.
Its been 35 days since exposure; My legs and buttocks are still achey and weak, in addition, my groin (inguinial lymph nodes?) have become tender, hip joints sensitive and occasional twitching in my right leg muscle. To top it off, I have on occasion felt what seems like a short pinch on my penis.
This has caused me a lot of anxiety, I can barely sleep, and since exposure have examined my groin area at least 20x day.
I have not had the typical water blisters/scabbing but all these systemic symptoms often attributed to herpes occurring after being exposed seems more than coincidental.
Thoughts?
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
