genital herpes recurrence

[spep]

I am currently experience my primary "outbreak".  I quote the word because I am self-diagnosing based on risky behavior three days ago. Now, (last 24 hours) I'm experiencing some dull aching pain on one side of my buttocks near my rectum.  I don't feel pain when I touch the area and I can't notice bumps, etc, but it's such a difficult area to see.
Given this is the beginning of a primary outbreak, and seeing how it plays out over the next few weeks, my question is- Is there a relationship between the severity of one's primary outbreak and the number of recurrences he may have?  Or does one have nothing to do with the other?
Thanks so much for your help and service to all people in the forum.

[spep]

I'm going to call my provider this week.  I wanted to wait for the testing, so I could go in with the results which would either define it as herpes so let's now address it, or rule out herpes so we can look for other sources.
Thanks,

[gracefromHHP]

It's highly unlikely that herpes is causing this. It's either a dermatological issue or perhaps strep b or yeast going on.  Being on steroids sets you up for yeast too.  Hav eyou followed up on this rash with your provider yet?

grace

[spep]

Grace,
Thanks for your help and suggestions.  I just received my 15 week test HSV 2 IgG from LabCorp.  It was less than .91, or negative.  I was prepared for a positive result as I continue to get anal rashes around my rectum on a regular basis (once every 1 1/2 for a few days, then it clears after 2-3 days).  It begins by itching like crazy for 30 minutes then just lives as inflamed and annoying for 2-3 days.  I know 15 weeks is a good indicator, but I'm wondering about it.  Due to moderate-severe asthma I'm on a two-three week regiment of prednisone every 6-7 weeks.  That keeps my immune system rather low, but I manage.  In your opinion would the regular use of steriods affect a 15 week test result.  The rash and the onset seems so classic to me.  
Any thoughts?

[gracefromHHP]

You should never, ever use the same razor that you use on your face on your genital area or vice versa for reasons far beyond herpes.

You have new symptoms, you need to be seen for them.

grace

[spep]

I'm very concerned.  It's been 10 weeks since my possible exposure.  I continue with harsh buttocks pain, pain/tingling in my feet, and burning feeling on my tailbone.  The pain is mostly on my right side now.  I took a Herpes Select Igg test at 4 weeks.  It was HSV 2 negative.  HSV 1 was positive, but knew it would be from previous testing years ago.  I know 4 weeks is too early but I couldn't wait.
My questions lie with auto inoculation.  Without thinking II used a razor to groom my southern region, then used it to shave my face.  This was yesterday.  Twenty-four hours later, the left side of my face is numbing.  I've never experienced that before.  
I know auto inoculation occurs most often with primary outbreaks.  Would 10 weeks be too long to be considered a primary outbreak?  I know I didn't come in contact with any southern lesions, since if I had any they would have been on the back side, and I groomed the front.  Could I transfer HSV 2 to my face if I was just shedding?  Is the use of a razor an easy mode of transference?  Is 24 hours too soon for me to experience the effects of an auto inoculation transference?
I'm going to get tested again, but waiting for my 16th week date.
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Spep

[gracefromHHP]

You should've went to be seen immediately when you noticed symptoms to get a lesion culture and typing as well as a baseline herpes igg blood test. I encourage you to go and be seen this week to have other causes ruled out as well as get the baseline herpes test so you have something to compare future tests results too since it's too late for a lesion culture to be done.  You are making a lot of assumptions at this point which is never a good idea.

grace

[spep]

No, I haven't yet.  Will definitely do so, but exposure was just a week ago, so I think it's too recent for a blood test.  So, like everybody while I wait I'm trying to gain a better understanding.
Thanks,
spep

[gracefromHHP]

Have you went to be seen yet? Have you had any sort of exam and testing done?

grace

[spep]

i just finished my non-primary outbreak on my anus.  Day two after exposure I had pain on my left buttock near my anus, the next day anal fissures, then day five I noticed a scab in the morning by evening it was gone.  Yet, I still have general itching on my buttocks, anus, testicles, penis and pain in my buttocks too.  When after scabbing does this stop?  Does this mean a second outbreak is near?
Thanks for any help,
spep

[gracefromHHP]

I wouldn't assume anything based on what you've described. The best thing to do is to go and be seen and find out what is causing the pain you are having.

No, the severity of the primary ob has nothing to do with the number of recurrences.

grace