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HSV-2 Transmission
I’m a 38 y.o. female diagnosed with HSV-2 10 years ago by blood test and again diagnosed 1 year ago with igg hsv 2.57 result. Currently, I am dating someone (the only person) who tested negative for both type 1 & 2. He knows that I have it and we use all the precaution. I am taking Valtrex 500 mg everyday and we use condom every time. I do make sure I use antibacterial wipes to clean him after each time.
In the past, I had painful cut like spot at the bottom of my vaginal area which I assumed was the OB. This cut like spot was not experienced in a long time. I check myself everyday and before sex to make sure I do not have this symptom.
Because I have not been tested positive by culture test, I cannot tell exactly when/where I am having OB. Last Thursday, after sex I noticed again one small red bump (it itched a little bit but not much, looks like pimple and had this in the past) where my leg meets the groin area in the fold area. I do also get mild sharp near that area. I do like to mention that I felt prickly all over before and have milky odorless discharge. I believe I have an off-ph balance during my ovulation and it was during my ovulation period.
When I search for HSV pictures, all the pictures look so horrible that I worry excessively that he would have symptoms like the pictures on the net.
I am wondering if the red bump is an OB that moved to a new spot. Did I expose my date HSV? What is the chance of him getting infected? I was not type tested, and wondering if I should get the Western Blot testing done? How do I tell which are OB?
Thank you.
In the past, I had painful cut like spot at the bottom of my vaginal area which I assumed was the OB. This cut like spot was not experienced in a long time. I check myself everyday and before sex to make sure I do not have this symptom.
Because I have not been tested positive by culture test, I cannot tell exactly when/where I am having OB. Last Thursday, after sex I noticed again one small red bump (it itched a little bit but not much, looks like pimple and had this in the past) where my leg meets the groin area in the fold area. I do also get mild sharp near that area. I do like to mention that I felt prickly all over before and have milky odorless discharge. I believe I have an off-ph balance during my ovulation and it was during my ovulation period.
When I search for HSV pictures, all the pictures look so horrible that I worry excessively that he would have symptoms like the pictures on the net.
I am wondering if the red bump is an OB that moved to a new spot. Did I expose my date HSV? What is the chance of him getting infected? I was not type tested, and wondering if I should get the Western Blot testing done? How do I tell which are OB?
Thank you.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
We aren't at all clear that cleaning after sex has any impact, but if non-irritating, it probably doesn't hurt. Outbreaks can show up anywhere in the nerve group area. Some people have them in the same place all the time, others have the outbreaks move around.
But this isn't about outbreaks because you can certainly infect him between outbreaks.
You have told him the truth, he wants in, you've done all you can do. I say take your daily therapy and live your life fully. He can make his own decisions about this = now let him!
Terri
But this isn't about outbreaks because you can certainly infect him between outbreaks.
You have told him the truth, he wants in, you've done all you can do. I say take your daily therapy and live your life fully. He can make his own decisions about this = now let him!
Terri
Dear Terri-
As to the baterial wipes, it's a plant based non-alcoholic kind and he shows no signs of irritation. Does this help at all? I do remember reading that cleaning/showering after sex would help.
I guess what I am wondering is does OB move to new spots within the dermatome? I thought it's ususally at the same place.
I will get the WB testing done, but I do remember that 16 years ago, I was extremely sick with high fever and swollen lymph nodes so severe I could not breathe. I was never ever sick before or after. I do believe that this was the initial OB.
I worry all the time that I will infect him cuz I cannot tell when to abstain. I even tried to break up with him cuz I don't want to expose him unknowingly. Is there anything I can do about it? My doctors are now treating me like a hypochondria.
Thank you.
As to the baterial wipes, it's a plant based non-alcoholic kind and he shows no signs of irritation. Does this help at all? I do remember reading that cleaning/showering after sex would help.
I guess what I am wondering is does OB move to new spots within the dermatome? I thought it's ususally at the same place.
I will get the WB testing done, but I do remember that 16 years ago, I was extremely sick with high fever and swollen lymph nodes so severe I could not breathe. I was never ever sick before or after. I do believe that this was the initial OB.
I worry all the time that I will infect him cuz I cannot tell when to abstain. I even tried to break up with him cuz I don't want to expose him unknowingly. Is there anything I can do about it? My doctors are now treating me like a hypochondria.
Thank you.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
The only way to know if this is an outbreak is to get it swab tested. You might ask your provider for a swab test kit to take home so you can gather a swab from any lesion that is suspected to be herpes.
And definitely, I think you should get a western blot confirmation! I had a 2.75 not confirm with western blot about a month ago. I think it is important to base your future behavior with partners on very accurate test results. I can tell you might still have some doubts in your mind about this diagnosis. If the WB is positive, then you can get down to sorting out any symptoms.
You are doing all the right things about transmission. I'm not so sure about the bacterial wipes after sex, is he OK with this?
Terri
And definitely, I think you should get a western blot confirmation! I had a 2.75 not confirm with western blot about a month ago. I think it is important to base your future behavior with partners on very accurate test results. I can tell you might still have some doubts in your mind about this diagnosis. If the WB is positive, then you can get down to sorting out any symptoms.
You are doing all the right things about transmission. I'm not so sure about the bacterial wipes after sex, is he OK with this?
Terri
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