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Is it Genital Herpes?
Back in Feb I was stupid and had unprotected sex with a 28 year old white male with no history of drug use. two weeks later I had swelling, redness, and soreness of the vagina. I went to my doctor where she ran many tests all of which came back negative. She didn't run a herpes test because she said since I didn't have any lesions it wasn't herpes. last month I found out that myboyfriend (started dating in Feb after the encounter) was diagnoses with genital herpes (hsv1) and had his first outbreak last month. I feel as though I am to blame for this even though I was not diagnosed.
Last week I broke out with the same redness and soreness. This time it only lasted a few days (5) and wasn't as red and swollen as last time. Again there were no lesions. Does this sound like it could be hsv1? And also, if I have this, could I also have hiv from this one encounter? He didn't finish inside me but it was red and I was sore after. Any help/advice is appreciated as I am scared and alone. Luckily my boyfriend is right here with me the entire way.
Last week I broke out with the same redness and soreness. This time it only lasted a few days (5) and wasn't as red and swollen as last time. Again there were no lesions. Does this sound like it could be hsv1? And also, if I have this, could I also have hiv from this one encounter? He didn't finish inside me but it was red and I was sore after. Any help/advice is appreciated as I am scared and alone. Luckily my boyfriend is right here with me the entire way.
at this point you'll need to get a type specific herpes igg blood test to see what your status is.
what testing did your partner have done?
You've asked more than enough hiv related questions on the hiv forum.
grace
what testing did your partner have done?
You've asked more than enough hiv related questions on the hiv forum.
grace
I just found a smallcut on my anu. I'm not swollen or red there though, just on my vagina. It also bled a little bit. Is this more likely a hemroid or irritation or could it be a lesion that doesn't really hurt? I didn't think they were supposed to bleed.
you would need to be seen to try to figure out what is causing your currently symptoms.
My doctor is out until next week and they didn't want to see me as I had no lesions and they said it was jusr irritation. I find that hard to believe. But I was really just looking for information until my doctor does get back as to whether it could develop far away from where the soreness and irritation is and if it would bleed a little. It doesn't hurt when I go to the bathroom or touch it more than just a normal cut.
Based upon the symptoms I gave them and telling them it felt the same as when I was there in feb and had all std testing minus herpes bc there was no lesion. No new unsafe partners. I'm so confused and feel 100 percent misguided by what they are saying and what I find which is why I've ended up here.
Based upon the symptoms I gave them and telling them it felt the same as when I was there in feb and had all std testing minus herpes bc there was no lesion. No new unsafe partners. I'm so confused and feel 100 percent misguided by what they are saying and what I find which is why I've ended up here.
all you can do at this point is to continue to follow up when you have symptoms. make sure that they are testing you for yeast and bacterial infections vaginally too when you are seen.
has your partner been tested too?
has your partner been tested too?
Yws my boyfriend was diagnosed with hsv 1 last month or two months ago. He has always been faithful and this was his first episode. Bc of what happened to me in feb I believe I must be the cause of this. Although that doesn't matter now, I'm still unsure as to what is wrong with me as they keep saying with no lesions I wouldn't have herpes.
He may have had HSV-1 for a long time. Without a previous negative type specific igg test there is no way to know his true status. Some people can go long periods of no symtoms and then getting a cold sore.
How was he diagnosied with HSV-1?
How was he diagnosied with HSV-1?
He was diagnosed after a culture of his genital lesion was taken. I am extremely red but don't necessarily see any lesions. Its burning and feels like my skin is falloing off. Are there any other diseases that have these symptoms?
most of the time, hsv1 genitally is acquired through oral sex. It can be passed from genitals to genitals but the risk of that is fairly low in general.
can you recall ever having had a cold sore?
grace
can you recall ever having had a cold sore?
grace
Yes but is it weird we would both have it genitally? Could this be a symptom of something else? There is no discharge, no smell. Its the same feeling I had back in feb and all my yeast and std tests came back normal but I can tell you this is more than irritation
It's even the same areas that are bright red and the skin is thin. I'm scared it could be something else.
What else could it be though if I have had all std and yeast testing? I know you don't want me to ask this but its in a very serious manner, does hiv present itself this way suring sero conversion without any fever? Is it possible? And its the second time in 6 months...nothing more, but certainly niot less
We can tell you what it isn't. What it is more difficult. YOu need to be seen and work with your providers to investigate it.
usually it's vaginitis going on though it can be irritation or even allergic reactions. being seen monday is the best thing you can do at this point.
Thank you for your patience with this and answering my questions. I'm so nervous that I have put myself at risk for Herpes and other STD's back in Feb that I could have broguht forward. I woke up this morning and one of my eyes is sore and much more gunky than normal. I'm not sure if this is related but I am so scared. My doctor isn't back in office until Tuesday. I'm driving myself crazy right now, searching the internet and just crying.
If it is herpes, could that have cause the case of pink eye I have right now or is that unlikely?
pink eye is usually just a virus ( though it can be a bacterial infection too ) and not herpes.
really, the best thing you can do is to turn off the computer and keep yourself busy. the more you read online, the more you'll convince yourself this is more than it probably is.
really, the best thing you can do is to turn off the computer and keep yourself busy. the more you read online, the more you'll convince yourself this is more than it probably is.
you're right, I'm just convinced this is herpes even without a visible lesion based on the timing of the first reaction (2 weeks after possible exposure), and even though I'm red and irritation down there, this time isn't as bad as the initial, and there is a specific area that feels like is the 'culprit' area. Whenever I had yeast infections in the past it was an all around uncomfortable feeling, but no one spot seemed to hurt.
I've also never had pink eye, which is making me nervous as well. these put together are scary. I appreciate all of your input, when I can really only talk to my boyfriend about this, it helps to have someone els' s point of view.
I've also never had pink eye, which is making me nervous as well. these put together are scary. I appreciate all of your input, when I can really only talk to my boyfriend about this, it helps to have someone els' s point of view.
I went back to my doctor and she didn't even test me for herpes, she said she didn't see any lesions to culture. I don't believe it, as I have one spot that is more red and a few bumps, but not lesion bumps or fluid filled looking bumps. Anyway, these are clearing up and I'm feeling better, however I have my period right now and I noticed I feel swollen on the inside, using a tampon was not as easy to put in and take out. Has anyone else experienced this? is it normal?
Also, my eyes are still the same, still a little gunky (more than normal). Is this in any way related to herpes?
Also, my eyes are still the same, still a little gunky (more than normal). Is this in any way related to herpes?
I feel for you. It is horrible when you finally get to go to the doc and then they don't even take a swab. Argh. Just keep making a bother of yourself and turn up every time and demand one! Good luck and keep us up to date with things. I hope it turns out not to be herpes. Glad you are feeling better.
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