IgM

[Concerned_N_TX]

Is HSV 2 IgM test accurate after 12 days from exposure? Is it too soon to test?

[Concerned_N_TX]

Thanks

I will report back, really appreciate your time.

[HowardH]

"could painful arms and hands result from type 2"  Absolutely not.

That's my last comment, until maybe you report a final diagnosis after further professional evaluation.  Good luck.

[Concerned_N_TX]

Thanks.

One last question, could painful arms and hands result from type 2. Never experienced this before, it was bad enough to keep me awake last night.

Thanks again!

[HowardH]

There's a subspecialty of dentistry called oral medicine. Check with your dentist about referral to an oral med specialist. They aren't a dime a dozen, but many metropolitan areas have them, or if there is a dental school in your area.

[Concerned_N_TX]

Thanks Howard, doc doesn't see to have any answers. May need a new doc.

Not sure where to go, what kind of doc?

[HowardH]

Same reply as on the STD forum. This is too complex for you to rely on a community forum.  Follow up with your doctor.

[Concerned_N_TX]

Can you please list common-early symptoms of type 1&2, I feel awful, was on 9th day when I started Valtrex, and felt like I was dying.

Really appreciate your response.

thanks

[Concerned_N_TX]

Thanks for replying, I feel so bad, the arm and hands pain last night and now lead me to believe I have herpes, so fatigue, can't concentrate, or sleep.

How do folks deal with this feeling, can't seem to get on top of it

[gracefromHHP]

nothing you have posted about sounds like oral herpes going on. sounds like you have caught some other viral illness which is quite common even during the summer months.

since you took valtrex, you should wait the full 3 months before retesting with a herpes igg blood test if you need the peace of mind. The risk of contracting herpes from a one time encounter is very low.  Since you were totally hsv negative prior to the encounter, odds are that you would've had a very obvious and "classic" presentation of symptoms of which you have not.  

do not restart the valtrex unless you get obvious blisters that you first get cultured!!!

grace

[Concerned_N_TX]

Was felling a little better on day 15 after exposure, stopped taking Valtrex, now starting day 18 not feeling as good, no noticeable rash and no blistering.

Energy level dropped, very fatigue, can't sleep, no appetite, slight sensation in penis, uretha seems hard. Glands swollen in groin area! Very tender.

Had the same symptoms before taking Valrex, seemed to all go away while on the medication. Is this telling me I have some virus in my system that the Valtrex knocked down?

Started medication for thrush, hope this clears up too.

New : last night arms and hands start painful tingling/burning, couldn't sleep, sore throat, my glands are swollen and hurt is this starting a breakout? Can't feel much worse.should I start the Valtrex again?

Thanks for reply

[Concerned_N_TX]

Was felling a little better on day 15 after exposure, stopped taking Valtrex, now starting day 18 not feeling as good, no noticeable rash and no blistering.

Energy level dropped, very fatigue, can't sleep, no appetite, slight sensation in penis, uretha seems hard. Glands swollen in groin area! Very tender.

Had the same symptoms before taking Valrex, seemed to all go away while on the medication. Is this telling me I have some virus in my system that the Valtrex knocked down?

Started medication for thrush, hope this clears up too.

[Concerned_N_TX]

Visit Urgent Care yesterday, doc wasn't sure, didn't mention yeast infection, only reaction to something I ate. Received steroid shot, which doc said should reduce swelling, it has done nothing.

There is no white spotting in mouth or on lips, could sit still be yeast infection as one mentioned in earlier thread, due to two weeks of Doxycycline?

Thanks for response.

[Concerned_N_TX]

Lips remain swollen, inside of mouth is red, irritated and raw looking.

Stopped Doxycycline yesterday, mo improvement since.

There are no white areas in mouth, could it be yeast infection as mentioned in earlier thread?

[Concerned_N_TX]

Thanks Howard, I'm a bit stressed

[HowardH]

"What should I do?" Keep working with your doctor. You'll never get final answers on this forum or anywhere else online.

[Concerned_N_TX]

Lips are swollen since yesterday, inside of mouth is irritated and red.

I'm losing it, been 14 days since exposure. No blisters on body or lips, have sore throat, with a few blisters back of throat.

What should I do?

[HowardH]

"I've had all early symtoms I have read about, no blistering yet":  Visible sores and "blistering" are the earliest symptoms.  Others typically don't start until visible sores have been present a few days.  There are exceptions, but uncommon.

See this thread from yesterday for some comments about IgM testing: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Herpes/Clarification-of-HSV-test-results-with-a-known-HSV-I-infection/show/2239500

All things considered, try to relax. From what you have said so far, it appears unlikely you caught HSV.

[Concerned_N_TX]

Thanks, I will lay off the Valtrex, didn't know what to do, just following doctors orders.

Thanks for continuing to respond, I'm not handling this very well, not one to talk with about what's going on, and you're right, long painful wait.

[TiminBoston]

It could.  No question.

And you need to stop taking it as soon as you can.  Its only gonna delay you finding out the truth.  Antivirals have been proven to stunt the development of IgG antibodies...

[Concerned_N_TX]

Too late on valtrex, taking 3 times a day for last 4 days. Could this be why no blisters have appeared?

[TiminBoston]

Have the next rash cultured by a doc.  You have to do it within 24 hours for best results.

And DO NOT take any Valtrex, if you can help it.  The antivirals slow your bodies response and cause more false positive tests with early infections.

[Concerned_N_TX]

Thanks, I feel terrible, been 13 days since exposure, had many early symptoms, a few rashes and pimples that popped up on back, but no blisters yet. Not sure how folks deal with this? It's driving me crazy, can't get it off my mind. I'd did see another doc yesterday, he saw no visible areas of concern. My glands are swollen in groin area and have terrible sore throat.

[TiminBoston]

If she has HSV2, there's a 99.9% chance that she has it on her genitals.

Your risk is a little higher with this new knowledge.  Get tested at the appropriate times and not sooner. The waiting sucks, but we've all been there before.  You'll make it.

Obviously, if you DO experience anything that you think may be an outbreak, get seen same-day and get the area cultured.

And she probably has type1 orally and type 2 genitally.  Very common.

[Concerned_N_TX]

She tested positive for 1 & 2, could she have 2 in her mouth already?
Just received this news?

Can a person have 1& 2 in the mouth?

Thanks for answers I'm going crazy thinking about this.