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Hello people. Ok here we go. My wife and I tried the swinger thing we thoughtcwe have been careful but I had some burning and what I thought was STD symptoms that started about at least a month ago. Person I wad with had no symptoms or sores. It was unprotected sex. The encounter was about 2 months ago. So I've I got tested and it came back positive at 1.30 for hvs2. I've been reading online that someone could have this for years and not know it, is this true???? Im trying to trace this back so I can talk to the right person.  Does the number mean when you got it? High the number longer you had it? ? Please help there is so much info out there and you read so many different storied about this.   Thanks signed confused two
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101028 tn?1419603004
most people who have genital herpes aren't noticing signs of ob's which is why igg blood testing is helpful and is needed for both partners.

the gardasil shot series helps to protect against 4 of the most common hpv infections genitally.
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Ok thanks grace. What is gardisal shot?? And no she hasn't been checked. I've never had a sore come out, is that normal?? Could that mean its not herpes??
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101028 tn?1419603004
many things can cause these symptoms which is why proper exam by a medical professional is in your best interest. If you are going to be in the swinging lifestyle, you need to be very vigilant with your health.  

you can get full std testing since you had unprotected sex. you can test for chlamydia , gonorrhea, ngu and trich anytime after 1 week post encounter. syphilis after 6 weeks. herpes, hiv and hepatitis after 3 months.  

have you had your gardasil shots? has your wife?

always wear a condom for sexual contact with other partners - it's the best way for you and your wife to protect yourselves! Don't be naive about others status and testing unless it's a situation where all of you have exchanged test results and have promised to have no other partners but who is in your group . Also we don't test for hpv in males at all and we only test for certain types of hpv that infect the cervix in females so it's well worth wearing condoms regardless when having multiple partners.

your hsv2 igg is a low positive and will need further confirmation to know if it's a real positive or not. The recommendations Petal gave are what you should follow. has your wife been tested yet to know her own status?

grace
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The sore back, butt and down into my thighs related to hepres outbreak.
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My symptoms have been burning when I peed but it went away. The sore back, butt and down into my thighs. And I've had what feels like swelled glands in my groin. All but glands have gone away. I never got any sores.
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We don't judge anyone here - we just need to know the facts of the encounter to assess your risk and guide what to do about testing, etc.
No reason to tack on shame or dirtiness to any STD.

What in fact are your symptoms? Were you seen and properly tested for them?

Your IgG is a low negative and could very well be a false positive. You also tested too soon - you need to wait 4 months post encounter and repeat the IgG. If a low positive again, then you'd follow up with a Western Blot. And if symptomatic, be seen for a proper swab of symptoms. Yeast and bacterial infections can cause burning too, and herpes won't stick around for a month. Lastly, you could ask the person you were with to be tested for herpes - if negative, you know you're in the clear. And even if they are positive, a one time encounter is low risk for herpes. Has your wife ever been tested as well? Assume nothing for either of your herpes status if you've never been tested and have had prior sexual partners.
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Im not proud of what we do and I hope I'm not judged to harshly.  Im honestly hoping it is anything but an STD. I feel dirty and ashamed.  
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