Prodrome?

[shish2891h]

What does a "typical" prodrome feel like? I got this tingle on my chin/lip for a few seconds...went away, then a few hours later got another tingle for a few seconds, then gone again. A bump appeared underneath my lip near this tingle, but I'm pretty sure it's just a pimple (I popped white pus out of it). I always thought a prodrome lasted longer. Also, does herpes always appear in the same spot? For example, would it always appear in huge exact spot it originally did?

Thanks

[shish2891h]

Bump

[shish2891h]

i will, and you think the result will be negative?

[gracefromHHP]

already said your symptoms don't sound like they are herpes related.

follow up on your testing for peace of mind if you need it.

[shish2891h]

I know you said I most likely didn't contract it bc of no symptoms; however, I do have oral hsv1 since a child and I heard having hsv1 can cause hsv2 to not have symptoms so it worries me. Thank you for your time

[shish2891h]

Bc I was at risk, no?

[gracefromHHP]

why are you still worrying so much about this?

[shish2891h]

Bump

[shish2891h]

Please help grace?

[shish2891h]

Bump

[shish2891h]

I've read that hsv2 sometime won't show a symptom if you already have hsv1

[shish2891h]

My already hsv1 infection wouldn't stop hsv2 from actually showing an infection?

[shish2891h]

So testing isn't needed?

[gracefromHHP]

if you haven't had any obvious symptoms, not likely you contracted hsv2 orally.  your symptoms don't really sound hsv2 related.

[shish2891h]

One more question Grace! Sorry to bug, just don't wanna make an entire new post. I know HSV2 orally is rare, but what about thorough giving oral sex to someone who has genital hsv2 during an outbreak but you couldn't see it bc the lights were off, only later did they tell you they were having an outbreak? What are the chances (percentage) of acquiring hsv2 orally? This happened to me, but I haven't had any sores on my mouth, other than what seemed like pimples (had white pus) and angular chelitis.

Thanks

[gracefromHHP]

depends on the test. we recommend waiting at least 12 wees for testing though really no difference between testing at 10 weeks or 12.

[shish2891h]

Also, how accurate is an hsv2 igg blood test at 10 weeks post encounter?

[shish2891h]

But from your expertise, this isn't herpes related?

[gracefromHHP]

http://www.ashastd.org/std-sti-works/Herpes/oral-herpes.html  has terrific info on oral herpes for more reading.

[shish2891h]

Yes and I know I have hsv1 orally but I haven't gotten a cold sore since I was about 13, I'm now 22

[gracefromHHP]

these don't sound like herpes symptoms.  prodromal symptoms are constant, not just brief here and there like you have experienced.

have you ever been tested for herpes?

grace