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[Concerned_N_TX]

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

[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.