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Possible misdiagnosed?
I had a lump in my genitals near my vagina. It started of small and eventually grew bigger. It became quite large and really hard and made it impossible for me to walk or sit comfortably. I tried to pop it one day and managed to get some puss drained from it, however the pressure from me trying to squeeze it left 2 red marks at the site. The next day the pain was even worse, so I made and appointment to see a doctor. She was very busy and honestly only really spent about five minutes with me, she looked at it and immediately told me it was herpes. I was shocked as I have been in a committed relationship, and am certain he did not fool around. I'm just wondering if the doctor may have misdiagnosed me, as I haven't had and real symptoms of herpes. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Agreed that this does not sound like herpes. How big was the lump, and where exactly is it located? If it's located near the vagina, research bartolin's cyst. But you really shouldn't be trying to drain a cyst by yourself!
By the way, if you prefer, you can have a blood test to check for herpes antibodies. If you've been with your boyfriend for eight years, then the infection would be old enough to show up on a blood test. If it comes back negative, you can go on living your life knowing you're herpes free.
By the way, if you prefer, you can have a blood test to check for herpes antibodies. If you've been with your boyfriend for eight years, then the infection would be old enough to show up on a blood test. If it comes back negative, you can go on living your life knowing you're herpes free.
If possible, I think you should absolutely seek a second opinion. It really doesn't sound much like herpes at all, so it would probably be good to ask someone else.
(Also if you have not heard back about the viral culture, try contacting them again.)
(Also if you have not heard back about the viral culture, try contacting them again.)
i have been diagnosed with herpes as well i get raw spots that are extremely painful and then a white coating goes over them. which dosent seem like yours maybe did you check into a cyst?
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I never had any blisters or sores of any kind. When I went to see the doctor I honestly though it was a cyst or boil. Also my doctor did a viral culture and I still haven't heard back about the results yet, and its been almost 3 weeks.
On another note I was very honest with my boyfriend of 8 years about what the doctor said. I think he's having a hard time dealing with this. Any advice?
On another note I was very honest with my boyfriend of 8 years about what the doctor said. I think he's having a hard time dealing with this. Any advice?
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