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It is time for me to get tested.

Hello,
I have had a HUGE HSV2 scare almost a year ago and AuntieJessie genuinely helped me get over the fact that no i did not ever contract HSV2.
It all started when I got tested once for HSV2 and i came back positive my number was ( 1.13) by my clinic.
My physician dismissed my results and said it is nothing. yet he never told me to retest.

More research revealed to me how there is always a high chance for a false positive especially when a person has HSV1 moreover, low positive results lean more likely to a negative. Plus, in reality 3.5+ result is actually considered a positive HSV2 result.
Keep in mind, i never had HSV2 symptoms.
Now,

I have been seeing this man after a year from refraining from sex ( i got sexually traumatized) and I am afraid i have given him the virus. I got tested and I am waiting on my results to actually know if I am carrying it or not. What should i expect?

i still do not believe that i do not have genital herpes due to that one damn test i got absolutely traumatized.

AuntieJessie... I am freaking out again. I do not have the strength and emotional power to see something again on my result sheet... what should I expect?

Please keep me in your prayers.... i want to settle.
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What makes you think you gave him a virus you don't have?

Let's break this down.

Your doctor dismissed your test results (and that was appropriate, given the super low positive you had, the CDC guidelines that say anything below a 3.5 could be a false positive, and you were .3 over the positive range), and you had no symptoms.

Does he have symptoms? What makes you think you gave it to him again?

Keep in mind that there may be a chance you test positive again if you tested with the same type of test. Some people just tend towards getting false positives on the IgG tests. If that happens, you should get a western blot.

It's time to talk to your doctor and/or a therapist about your anxiety. This is undoubtedly stressful, but it's time to talk to someone since you are so panicked by this.
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Hello,
I got my results back from CityMD in NewYork , and this is what I got :


HSV 2 (IGG),TYPE-SPEC AB 1.04  (index)

Index          Interpretation
                                   -----          --------------
                                   1.09          Positive




hence, I am in the equivocal range. CityMD doctor has reviewed my results and I told her how I was positive a year ago with no symptom, and she then did not know what to say because it did not make sense to her. I know that once you have herpes it is going to stay positive and not switch ranges or decrease antibodies matter of fact when it is once positive the antibodies are going to increase especially if it has been A YEAR it won't decrease.  

I keep annoying my previous partner about his results yet he keeps telling me he is NEGATIVE. I am surprised he still responds.

and no the new guy that I have been seeing, has not had any symptoms neither do I.

I showed him the results since he is a medic and he told me a positive is 1.09 you have 1.04, so you are not positive. His support and me telling him the truth and putting him in the image makes me feel SO much better.

help please.
Not sure why the result interpretation was not copied properly.

But yes AuntieJessi. I will speak to a psychiatrist about this. I have had 2 mental breakdowns yesterday.
I cannot believe how this has traumatized me yet 99% of me believe that I do not have HSV2 but this 1% this very little percentage that wrecks me lol!

Sorry I am such a headache but I would not have made it without you.
Get a western blot. There are some people who will just have wacky tests on the IgG, and you may be one of them.

I think you need to see something that confirms it either way so you can just come to terms with it. I personally don't think you have herpes, I suspect your doctor agrees with me, your previous partner doesn't have it, so yeah - get the western blot.

Your doctor can order it so insurance will pay.

http://depts.washington.edu/herpes/pages/frequently_asked_questions#faqCat-4

Your doctor has to order it from the University of Washington.

And DEFINITELY talk to a psychiatrist. Your reaction to this is not in proportion to what herpes is. You know this. Your mental health is important. Let me know what happens.
Thank you for the constant support, you are such an angel.

I think at this moment, I am fine without digging deeper (knock on wood).
At some point, I might get the western blot. So thank you for your recommendation for my peace of mind. And yes love, my physician does agree with you.

I just need to point my finger at the first doctor who gave me the faulty diagnosis. He has ruined everything for me. I cannot have a normal relationship anymore.. it is mixing my fear of catching something with trust issues ( even though I would know my partner is tested and my partner might be loyal ) My mind is messed up. Trying to get an appointment with a Psychiatrist.

I cannot stress enough on how this is a HUGE responsibility on these medics who are dressed in white coats.

Aunt Jessi, you are going to laugh at this one!
I went to CVS for a medication pickup, and curiosity killed the cat, I and went to the consultation window to show this " Pharmacist/doc " my "Equivocal" results. And his interpretation is going to blow your mind.

He said " You are YOUNG, you have the antibodies at borderline YOU CAN TREAT IT. Follow my lead and take the medicine TO BRING IT DOWN TO A NEGATIVE RESULT." I said, when it has been a year, antibodies would only go up! once you are positive, you're always positive.
He would not listen. But would only try to hook me on to medication.

My 19-year-old self who has never been to Med school looked at him in absolute disgust. How ignorant can you be? How can such none sense come out of your mouth?
1, the fact he said yes you're positive. 2, he said yes, we can treat it. I was in SHOCK. I could not believe how uneducated he is on it.

I am sick to the stomach. Someone take their position away.

What are your thoughts to this none sense?
Oh dear God. This kind of stuff makes my blood boil.

First, a pharmacist isn't a medical doctor, and has no business diagnosing anyone, or dispensing medical advice. (And clearly, this one shouldn't be talking to patients at all.)

The only thing he should have said was, "I'm not a doctor. You need to talk to your doctor. If your doctor thinks you have it, Valtrex is really safe..."

Herpes isn't that hard to understand. The tests for it can be tricky, but the virus itself isn't that hard. You have it, or you don't. It's incurable. You don't take meds to bring the result down. What crap.

Okay, that said...

Once you get through this, you will be able to have a normal relationship.

Pay attention to the words you're telling yourself. It's important.

"He has ruined everything for me." That's not really true. You're still healthy, you're still able to do everything you did before, right? If I remember correctly, you're a student. You can still attend classes. You can still do all the same things for fun, right? Whatever your family relationships were like before, they're probably the same, good or bad.

As far as relationships, you just have a new normal now. You know more things. There's a reason why they say ignorance is bliss, but if we're using cliches, what you don't know CAN hurt you. Now you know. You are armed and more powerful with information, and can use that information to protect yourself.

If you let the first doc ruin anything for you, you are giving him all your power and control. Don't let him do that. Take your power back and decide that yes, you are young, you are awesome, and you can have an amazing sex life armed with the knowledge you now have.

Definitely find the psychiatrist. That will help a lot.

Keep me posted, okay? Hang in there - you're going to be fine. :)
Oh yes. It boiled mine too. Pure IGNORANCE. There should be more awareness.

And what you said is absolutely beautiful. Thank you SO much from the bottom of my heart. This mental strength is everything... and your perspective is like a breeze of fresh air.

I will keep you posted indeed. -Take care <3

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