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Herpes- related pain?
Hello everyone!
I am very curious about a particular form of pain I have and whether it might be herpes-related. It began about six years ago. I have never had any traditional herpes symptoms - i.e. cuts or blisters, but occasionally I get 'flashes' of pain in different areas of my vulva. These last for about a second, but happen quite randomly (i.e.may happen on random days for one to two months). I have recently been diagnosed with chronic thrush and have vulvodynia caused by this - but this pain began long before I had the thrush! The reason I wonder if it is herpes is that I believe a boyfriend once performed oral sex on me with a cold sore. I have asked doctors about this and they seem reluctant to peg it on herpes!
What a wonderful and supportive community you have here - Jane
I am very curious about a particular form of pain I have and whether it might be herpes-related. It began about six years ago. I have never had any traditional herpes symptoms - i.e. cuts or blisters, but occasionally I get 'flashes' of pain in different areas of my vulva. These last for about a second, but happen quite randomly (i.e.may happen on random days for one to two months). I have recently been diagnosed with chronic thrush and have vulvodynia caused by this - but this pain began long before I had the thrush! The reason I wonder if it is herpes is that I believe a boyfriend once performed oral sex on me with a cold sore. I have asked doctors about this and they seem reluctant to peg it on herpes!
What a wonderful and supportive community you have here - Jane
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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.
