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Herpes Immunoblot test.
Had unprotected oral (received on Aug 13) Symptoms lasted for 4 + months. Had HIV, syphilis, 3 gono/chlam tests, Hep C done...was diagnosed with NGU, and no antibiotic worked for the burning in urethra.
Was on Z-Pac 2grams, 400mg suprax, 1g daily x14 days Cipro, 200mg x14 days Doxy, 2 weeks of 1.5g of Flagyl and 4 pills of Difucan....over the 4 months. If anyone checks my previous posts its has been a giant pain dealing with this.
Well to update I have received my HSV 1 and 2 results. I had the test done 5 days shy of the 16 week mark. (exposure was august 13th, testing was Dec 8th).
Immunoblot IgG HSV1 - Negative.
Immunoblot IgG HSV2 - Negative.
Boy did this take the weight off my chest. What is the accuracy of this test? I think I found a post with Grace stating that its 92-98% accurate. Also I am assuming that testing a few days before the 4 month mark should not invalidate thhe results?
This taught me a lesson what total lack of judgment and having the "little head" doing the thinking for the big head can get you into.
Any feedback would be welcome, thank you.
Was on Z-Pac 2grams, 400mg suprax, 1g daily x14 days Cipro, 200mg x14 days Doxy, 2 weeks of 1.5g of Flagyl and 4 pills of Difucan....over the 4 months. If anyone checks my previous posts its has been a giant pain dealing with this.
Well to update I have received my HSV 1 and 2 results. I had the test done 5 days shy of the 16 week mark. (exposure was august 13th, testing was Dec 8th).
Immunoblot IgG HSV1 - Negative.
Immunoblot IgG HSV2 - Negative.
Boy did this take the weight off my chest. What is the accuracy of this test? I think I found a post with Grace stating that its 92-98% accurate. Also I am assuming that testing a few days before the 4 month mark should not invalidate thhe results?
This taught me a lesson what total lack of judgment and having the "little head" doing the thinking for the big head can get you into.
Any feedback would be welcome, thank you.
^^ Wow that is interesting. It only proves what I have been saying all along.....But of course the "experts" on this forum don't want to believe something like this for some reason.
It would also explain why this virus is spread so easily and why so many people have it. How many people get false negatives????? and go on living like they don't have it because of these negatives. Also, how many low positives can there be???? It seems like every other case is a low positive. Of course, yes take the WB test. WB is "unfalliable". Two low positives and a WB negative, congrats equals a negative.
There is a person on the experts forum right now who tested negative through various tests for the first 13 weeks. Apparently he had symptoms throughout this time and on a 34 week elisa test got a low positive for HSV 2.
And if you go to Herpes forums there are other cases.
It would also explain why this virus is spread so easily and why so many people have it. How many people get false negatives????? and go on living like they don't have it because of these negatives. Also, how many low positives can there be???? It seems like every other case is a low positive. Of course, yes take the WB test. WB is "unfalliable". Two low positives and a WB negative, congrats equals a negative.
There is a person on the experts forum right now who tested negative through various tests for the first 13 weeks. Apparently he had symptoms throughout this time and on a 34 week elisa test got a low positive for HSV 2.
And if you go to Herpes forums there are other cases.
Grace,
Found an article from April 2003.
http://journals.lww.com/stdjournal/Fulltext/2003/04000/Time_Course_of_Seroconversion_by_HerpeSelect_ELISA.7.aspx
Basically stating that HerpeSelect ELISA or WB are only good when a person serconverts.
HSV-1
By HerpeSelect: 73% of people seroconvert by 3 months, and 78% by 6 months.
By Western Blot: 72% of people seroconvert by 3 months, and 80% by 6 months.
HSV-2
By HerpeSelect: 93% of people seroconvert by 3 months, and 98% by 6 months.
By Western Blot: 73% of people seroconvert by 3 months, and 100% by 6 months.
This is is for primary infections. This is scary that 32% of people may not either seroconvert by 6 months for HSV1 or at east not be detected by the HerpeSelect test, 20% not detected by WB is not good at all. i thought the 95% rule at 6 month applied for these tests for detection. I Found similar numbers on other med journal/papers. There was a case in this paper for someone who tested NEG for 8 subsequent blood tests for HSV-1 and only tested POS using the WB test never for HerpeSelect ELISA even after over 300 days.
Are these tests that bad, or do our bodies flop back and forth between high detectable Igg titlers and low undetectable numbers?
Found an article from April 2003.
http://journals.lww.com/stdjournal/Fulltext/2003/04000/Time_Course_of_Seroconversion_by_HerpeSelect_ELISA.7.aspx
Basically stating that HerpeSelect ELISA or WB are only good when a person serconverts.
HSV-1
By HerpeSelect: 73% of people seroconvert by 3 months, and 78% by 6 months.
By Western Blot: 72% of people seroconvert by 3 months, and 80% by 6 months.
HSV-2
By HerpeSelect: 93% of people seroconvert by 3 months, and 98% by 6 months.
By Western Blot: 73% of people seroconvert by 3 months, and 100% by 6 months.
This is is for primary infections. This is scary that 32% of people may not either seroconvert by 6 months for HSV1 or at east not be detected by the HerpeSelect test, 20% not detected by WB is not good at all. i thought the 95% rule at 6 month applied for these tests for detection. I Found similar numbers on other med journal/papers. There was a case in this paper for someone who tested NEG for 8 subsequent blood tests for HSV-1 and only tested POS using the WB test never for HerpeSelect ELISA even after over 300 days.
Are these tests that bad, or do our bodies flop back and forth between high detectable Igg titlers and low undetectable numbers?
My GP seems to be reluctant to give me Difucan or Nizoral, it might have to be a clinic. I am getting a pelvic Ultrasound this week for the pain and irritation in my groin that I have been having for a month now. Its right above the penis on both sides, burning, inflamed sensation non stop. Started after intercourse with wife a month ago., GP stated that my left groin side is swollen a bit. I jog and bike, she thinks it MIGHT be hernia, but the penis tip/urethral irritation (feeling aas if something is there) is not hernia related. Testicles seen fine for now, and ejaculations is uncomftable yet still pleasureful.
If it is yeast in my urethra (and the underside of my penis itches like hell sometimes) I think I need a way stronger dose of oral antifungals.
Will keep you updated on what happpens.
If it is yeast in my urethra (and the underside of my penis itches like hell sometimes) I think I need a way stronger dose of oral antifungals.
Will keep you updated on what happpens.
I just hate having to go to a new doc, plus the wait for a urologist s 3 months if I get a referal. I just cannot believe that this is still lingering from my exposure 7 months ago, even if it is from the pills I took..........ugh. wish they could throw me on meds and just wait it out....yay public health care.......... :-/ Im guessing topical cannesten or monistat do not cure a postatic or urethral yeast infection?
definitely if you are still having symptoms, it's time for another work up.
fungal infections can be a real booger to get rid of for men and for women :(
grace
fungal infections can be a real booger to get rid of for men and for women :(
grace
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
