Advice for newbie

[dancarr]

I was diagnosed with genital herpes type 1 about two months ago (blood test and a swab). I never had blisters, only a redness/a rash on my backside which has long since gone away. Never had "flu-like symptoms," but the rash did hurt a lot.

My question now is - I've been having prodromal symptoms really every day since then. Sometimes tingling on buttocks our up penis, sometimes burning around anus, sometimes a mild pain almost like a prostate problem. It's not debilitating, just very annoying and a constant reminder. Questions:

1. Should I try to go on antiviral (I don't take anything) or is this just my body adjusting and I should let that happen? Is the tingling the virus getting stronger or my body fighting it?
2. Does this mean I'm constantly shedding? The only info I can find about prodromal symptoms is re: recurrences and as a warning sign for a new ob?

Thank so much for any help... this forum gives me much comfort.

[dancarr]

Yes, lesion culture positive for HSV 1. Thanks for your help.

[gracefromHHP]

just to confirm - your lesion culture was hsv1+?

Your initial ob will have run its course by now. Since it's hsv1 genitally, recurrences are likely to be few and far between. most likely what is going on now isn't related to hsv1. Time to follow up with your provider to try to get a better idea of what is causing these symptoms. I wouldn't waste time or money on an antiviral. No reason to think you are constantly shedding either.

grace