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Herpes All Over Body?
Hi! I was wondering if you could help me with a problem I've been having for a few months now. About five months ago, in April, I tested positive for having the HSV virus through my OBGYN. I had gone in for a pap-smear and for possible hormonal imbalance blood testing that I thought might have been causing small bumps on my lower buttocks/thigh area. The bumps were small-dime sized and itched, especially if I sat on one wrong. I had the bumps starting early in March and they lasted until April, but cleared up before I went to my gyno, and only scars were left. She then had me tested a month later, which is when I came back positive for HSV. She said that I had come in contact with the virus sometime in the past year, and it would be another year until we would be able to effectively test to see which strain I had. (HSV-1 or 2). I was devastated, but my partner was very reassuring and caring about the whole situation. Over the last 4-5 months I have felt like I have been dealing with this issue a LOT though. I have had two distinct "outbreaks" where I will get headaches/feverish before I "break out." But usually a breakout consists of itching ALL over the body and no rash besides between 15-25 spread out (all over the body) TINY bumps that look smaller than flea bites. Hardly noticeable. They never appear in clumps or groups like "normal" herpes pictures suggest. And mind you, I will be itchy for days ALL over my body. Head, ears, inside the nostrils, face, neck, behind the ears, vagina (internally and externally) chest, arms, stomach, back, buttocks, thighs (front and back), calves (front and back) and even top of feet. At the time I had been diagnosed with HSV, it had been a year since I had gotten Chicken Pox for the first time. My symptoms of break out seem to be VERY much like my chicken pox symptoms, just my bumps are not "blistery," as they look more like tiny bug bites. Most of the time I'm just itchy EVERYWHERE... the area may not have a bump on it at all!! I am constantly scratching. Recently, about a month ago I had an outbreak, and after it recovered a week and a half later I had another outbreak! Very frustrating. My question is, could this virus have more of a correlation with my Herpes Zoster virus? Could you test positive for HSV if it's the Herpes Zoster virus? Or do the tests detect two completely different things? If it was the Herpes Zoster virus, does this sound like the symptoms? I am almost 19, and I thought that adults with the Herpes Zoster virus got more of painful, shingle symptoms, not so much itchy, scattered bump, chickenpox like symptoms. Please let me know what you think! Or if you just think this is normal herpes spread all over my body. Or if it's possibly something else? Please let me know! Thanks!
What has come of these symptoms? I have been experiencing this too. Please help?
I have the exact same thing - it most certainly IS related to Herpes. It seems to have followed my the path of my lymph nodes. It did not exist before having herpes and having had chicken pox a few years before and how it traveled thru my body - this follows the same paths. It is like the herpes became ramped up and broke out of the genital nerves. I have been taking Valtrex, it does not seem to have any affect. I do believe stress and lifestyle contribute to the outbreaks as Fairyfloss mentions above. I have heard of Herpes Universalis but it is hard to find anything on other than some old medical book references - at least online. I too am considering going to a contagious disease specialist to get some closure to this diagnosis. Before dismissing this they should be doing a biopsy of these bumps - I am positive the results would be positive for herpes.
One more reason to be mindful of our health - stay positive.
One more reason to be mindful of our health - stay positive.
Hi guys,
I have had HSV2 for approx 12 years, and on antivirals for most of that time. I also have been suffering the same condition as noted by others- an extremely itchy "rash" which resembles flea bites. It is all over the body and does not respond to antihistamines. Mine lasted for several weeks.
I think you have hit the nail on the head with IMMUNITY. My first episode of this rash was during the very stressful buildup to Christmas. At this time, I was also dealing with resignation and an international relocation.
After things settled down, I began taking care of myself again- eating better, exercising and getting more sleep- symptoms resolved completely.
With a stressful episode over the weekend and a lapse of all habits, the rash is once again in full swing!
Typical Herpes symptoms do not need to be present for this rash to appear (have had once with and once without)
The BOTTOM LINE: I believe we need to look after ourselves better to reduce frequency and severity of these episodes.
I dont think a GP will have any answers, but I may consider seeing a specialist for advice as it may make them realise there is more to Herpes than meets the eye- and it may just help them treat others with the same condition.
Best of luck to you all.
I have had HSV2 for approx 12 years, and on antivirals for most of that time. I also have been suffering the same condition as noted by others- an extremely itchy "rash" which resembles flea bites. It is all over the body and does not respond to antihistamines. Mine lasted for several weeks.
I think you have hit the nail on the head with IMMUNITY. My first episode of this rash was during the very stressful buildup to Christmas. At this time, I was also dealing with resignation and an international relocation.
After things settled down, I began taking care of myself again- eating better, exercising and getting more sleep- symptoms resolved completely.
With a stressful episode over the weekend and a lapse of all habits, the rash is once again in full swing!
Typical Herpes symptoms do not need to be present for this rash to appear (have had once with and once without)
The BOTTOM LINE: I believe we need to look after ourselves better to reduce frequency and severity of these episodes.
I dont think a GP will have any answers, but I may consider seeing a specialist for advice as it may make them realise there is more to Herpes than meets the eye- and it may just help them treat others with the same condition.
Best of luck to you all.
Yes! Thank you for your input!
This virus is most certainly evolving and causing much more than the regular symptoms would suggest.
I have recently been diagnosed with it (unfortunately from an inanimate object like a razor) which is also "unheard of" or "like getting stuck by lightening & winning the lottery on the same day" but after taking the medication to make the initial breakout below disappear, it seemed better.
I stopped taking the meds and went back to focusing on life, when about a month later (perhaps time for another breakout) of which i had only one sore below... i have had a rash all over me and spreading from within my skin whenever i scratch it for weeks now!
i took a steroid shot and pills thinking it was all poison ivy (of which i am also extremely allergic to).
And still the rash has not subsided, my skin is cracking from dryness and peeling and now my eye areas are getting swollen!
... about to go see if i can get a Zoster Shingles vaccine and if it does indeed lessen this side effect.. from which i am nearly positive is part of HSV-2. Therefore i consider myself extremely allergic to HSV2
This virus is most certainly evolving and causing much more than the regular symptoms would suggest.
I have recently been diagnosed with it (unfortunately from an inanimate object like a razor) which is also "unheard of" or "like getting stuck by lightening & winning the lottery on the same day" but after taking the medication to make the initial breakout below disappear, it seemed better.
I stopped taking the meds and went back to focusing on life, when about a month later (perhaps time for another breakout) of which i had only one sore below... i have had a rash all over me and spreading from within my skin whenever i scratch it for weeks now!
i took a steroid shot and pills thinking it was all poison ivy (of which i am also extremely allergic to).
And still the rash has not subsided, my skin is cracking from dryness and peeling and now my eye areas are getting swollen!
... about to go see if i can get a Zoster Shingles vaccine and if it does indeed lessen this side effect.. from which i am nearly positive is part of HSV-2. Therefore i consider myself extremely allergic to HSV2
I have similar symptoms to you all.
I feel it is disseminated herpes but only affecting nerves and not organs (at least thus far).
Did anyone figure out what these pimples or bug bites are? Did anyone get them swabbed?
I get them on my fingers, face, scap, mostly lower back, bum, thighs, calves. I feel like I am a walking petrie dish. Has anyone figured out what these are yet? Any help or insight would be appreciated....I'm going crazy!
I feel it is disseminated herpes but only affecting nerves and not organs (at least thus far).
Did anyone figure out what these pimples or bug bites are? Did anyone get them swabbed?
I get them on my fingers, face, scap, mostly lower back, bum, thighs, calves. I feel like I am a walking petrie dish. Has anyone figured out what these are yet? Any help or insight would be appreciated....I'm going crazy!
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