HSV2 Exposure

[Tre107]

HI there,

I experienced a burning sensation in my genital area and some slight pain when urinating.  These symptoms occurred about 2.5 months after having unprotected sex.  I had a full STD panel done and the nurse informed me that I had chlamydia and was exposed to HSV2.  She said that it did not mean that I had herpes, but to come back to see them if I noticed any blisters.  I was prescribed an antibiotic (for the chlamydia I assume) and I don't experience anymore pain when urinating.  

Unfortunately, I am still experiencing the burning sensation.  It is not excruciating but very annoying.  The intensity fades in and out and usually gets stronger when stressed or anxious.  I have not experienced any blisters or any other symptoms.  It has now been about 3.5 months since my last sexual encounter and I don't know where to go from here.  I'm not understanding how one could have been "exposed," but not infected by the herpes virus.  Do I need to wait a little longer and have another test done?  I don't know what type of test was performed and I did not see the results.

Tre

[gracefromHHP]

there's no such thing as being exposed to herpes - you either have it or you don't.  Definitely call monday and ask them to read you your herpes test results, write them down and then post them here - ie hsv1 igg 4.3 and hsv2 igg 2.3 or whatever they are.

since you are still having symptoms, you need to follow up on them too with another exam.

grace

[laci25]

what you might want to do is ask the dr who did the tests to tell you all the info on the test you had done and what all of your results were.  If you are not satisfied with what they tell you then ask to be retested bc you don't feel you were tested for everything possible!  You have the right to know all of your results and all of the tests you have done!