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Herpes type 2 leg pain
Hello. I was diagnosed with HSV2 back in April. As yet I haven't had any classic outbreak symptoms such as blisters or sores. I have had ongoing headaches that are quite debilitating sometimes and kind of an ongoing feeling of unwellness. I have also had a stinging sensation in my urethra, I was diagnosed with prostatitis years ago and it feels very much like that. About 5 weeks ago after a long flight my left thigh started to hurt, I put it down to be sat down for a long time and tight hamstrings but it continued and got worse. I looked up about HSV2 symptoms and sure enough found this thread and more. I saw my Sexual Health Doc and he said he hadnt heard of such symptoms without a rash. I started taking valtrex and after a few days the pain went away. I saw him again and again he said that it was unrelated to HSV2 and suggested I stop taking Valtrex so i did. Sure enough the pain came back after 2 days.
So can I draw the conclusion that the pain is HSV2 related? And two is it normal to have the pain for so long? (ie 4-5 weeks).
So can I draw the conclusion that the pain is HSV2 related? And two is it normal to have the pain for so long? (ie 4-5 weeks).
I have now stopped the antivirals and the leg pain has come back. So its now since the beginning of august. Both times it started after a 3plus hour flight so I am hoping that it was that which started it...I am 6'2'' so its always rather cramped.The bad headaches also reappeared today...so about 3 days after finishing the antivirals. I dont seem to have any other signs of an OB...but would love some re-assurance from somewhere. I knw the doc said he thought it was unrelated but it just seems strange that the pain goes away when taking the antivirals and comes back when I stop....any thoughts anyone??
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If anyone can offer some advice I would be very grateful. Thank you
I agree with your Dr on this one.
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I am taking the antivirals and the pain has gone away again. I will go for another test in a week. Do antivirals impact the results?
Ok. Lwg pain in the absence of an outbreak is rare but it isn't impossible
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Many thanks. Still no signs of an outbreak. My doc said the leg pain also wasn't HSV2. His answer to my question..."Your pain was not in a dermatomal distribution and does not correspond to any rashes"
I do feel generally unwell though...feel like a head cold and slightly sore throat. This feeling has been going on for months. I have had separate blood tests and nothing showed...could it be my immune systeme fighting HSV2 constantly?
I do feel generally unwell though...feel like a head cold and slightly sore throat. This feeling has been going on for months. I have had separate blood tests and nothing showed...could it be my immune systeme fighting HSV2 constantly?
Do you remember the numeric value and which test? Igg or igm?
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i think igg
3.5 i think...
How were you diagnosed?
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Blood test...I have questioned the accuracy and the doc says 99% sure. I will get tested again I think
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