8 month hsv2 igg negative. I feel better about my "symptoms" now and am finally beginning to trust the test results... not convinced yet, though, as the HSV testing in general has so many good vs bad reviews. Hope my story at least gives someone else a little hope, which is why I keep updating it. Good luck to all.
14.5 week igg negative. Symptoms persist. I've had what I think are 3-4 outbreaks since decembers initial outbreak. What is the longest seroconversion time for HSV2 when someone already has hsv1? Western blot being drawn next week which will be week 18. What do I trust? I CANNOT believe my igg for HSV2 was negative. I just don't believe the result. And it was clear negative with results <0.91. Thanks for you guys support.
Ok, I am really confused right now.:(
Me either. Hell, after my WB was drawn at 18.5 weeks, I even had another igg drawn at 22 weeks, again negative for hsv2. Im thankful for negative tests, omg am I ever, however, where did the vaginal issues arise from? And why do my symptoms persist????? I am hsv1 positive, have been since I was a little girl, so that I'm not even considering. It's hsv2 that concerns me. I followed up with my gyn who thinks it could be hsv2 and has asked me to come back when I have one of my issues. Ill post a follow up with that as soon as I know.
18.5 week WB negative...symptoms persist :(
His number is 6.7. They started him on valtrex today. I am so screwed.
Hsv lesions can very on healing time. It can take a week but usually a herpes lesion will take on average ten or so days.
Your igg test will definitely at least serve as a baseline. Three weeks could lead to a positive from this but it usually would take longer. You do run a risk of a low positive having hsv1.
If I were you I would do the igg test and have your partner get another one if he can't get the results.
The seat warmer thing I wouldn't worry about as it does the same thing to my genitals. Lol
Low false positives with hsv2 igg tests are NOT extremely rare. In fact they are quite common. Anything less than a 3.5 has about a 50/50 chance of being a false positive. It's comm9n enough for many hsv experts to recommend not randomly testing for hsv when no symptoms are present. Hsv2 igg blood tests are sensitive and cross over from hsv1 antibodies is common. So is the test picking up odd protiens of the same weight. The numeric value is l8ke a confidence number. The lower the number the less the test is certain.
Also 4 weeks is not a good indicator 7-8 weeks are. Especially when a person has hsv1 as well.
Your other advice on pcr testing is spot on.
You should have any lesions like the one you described tested with a Herpes PCR culture (Swab), as your GP to bring home cultures that you can Swab areas of concern that pop up over time in case you can't make it to the doctor within the correct window period perferably 48hrs- a few days a most when the lesion pips up. As far as Herpes igg blood tests it's hard to say when the value will be positive or not, a lot of people say that the serological give false positives for type two well that is extremely rare.
I am someone that gets herpes serology every 6 months and was very practical, safe, and open with partners but it's on the other person as well. I'm sorry you're going through this.
Your 6 weeks igg antibodies serology for herpes will be a very good indicator if you in fact have type 2 or not, usually 4 weeks is enough time but may take up to 10-12 weeks in some cases.
You've had previous type 1 oral infection which will show, -and your partner says he tested for only HSV 2..? That's nlt possible if it was a proper herpes serology test for igg antibodies - this test gives you values and wherher you are reactive for both types of the virus HSV 1 and HSV 2. The herpes igm test just detects antibodies for the herpes virus alone and doesn't type between 1 or 2 (usually genital herpes but he could also have type 1 genitally if he didn't already have it orally). So I would have him call back the nurse on speaker phone (honestly) or go in with him to have the results discussed. If he has had igm he needs to retest for igg, if it comes back positive for just type 1 and he says he's had no active blisters (not knowing of the infection) then he doesn't have genital herpes.
I will also say while the waiting is horrible, I'd recommend again to check on your partners blood test as his will be accurate and then take home cultures for spots that may or may not pop up and 12 weeks and you still only have type 1 it's safe to say you didn't catch herpes.
But honestly it's a very manageable condition, I've dated someone with herpes that was honest with me (type 2) from the very start and we always just had protected anal and on protected oral I dated him a 1yr and a half and never contracted herpes type 2, but he as aware of the condition and being responsible. As I. Taking antivirals, not having infancy with an active outbreak or if he thought he was getting one.
I actually received herpes 1 genitally just recently through a partner that wasn't honest and I already had type 1 orally, bc he didn't use protection (not wanted by me) -me had an active outbreak literally blisters on his bum the day we had sex no lie, that selfish.
So If you do contract herpes it's very manageable, and people will respect you if you are always open and taking precautions. it will just be a skin condition that pops up 2-3 times a year normally at first maybe 6 times a year and decreases the longer you have the virus, with antivirals you may eventually never get an outbreak actively again.
I really hope this helps. Good luck :)
If you had a primary outbreak you would most assuredly know own it. Try to stay grounded on this as the risk was very small. Let me know own when you get the results. If he can't get them then retest with an igg type specific blood test for hsv2
Sorry but grace rarely comes by the forum anymore.
First thing we need is what tests were given to your boyfriend and what were the positive numeric value of the test. This is very important as hsv testing has some issues and a lot of the medical community is clueless about said issues.
Now any single unprotected exposure to a known positive partner is roughly a 1 in a 1000 chance of contracting the virus. Your few unprotected exposures were a very low risk. That being said your risk will obviously grow as being in a relationship with a positive partner exposes you more often. Anti vitals and condoms offer really good combined protection.
Don't jump to conclusions until all the facts are in. I need his actual results and testing given to assess his status. Does he have hsv1 as well?
Also- no ANYTHING else can be seen. No rash or redness or ulcers or anything. I have checked downstairs about 300 times in two day, specifically the spot of pain, and I see nothing. Could it be a scratch or tear and due to my checking and the yeast it stays irritated? I'm grasping at any hope or wing of prayer at the moment :( I am and have always been SO careful. I cannot believe this is happening. All parterners have been tested, as well as I, before intercourse.