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Need advice, symptoms and test results
I originally posted on the free forum but have not received any more correspondence. So I thought I would ask here
Here is the link to my original post.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Herpes/Question-about-tests-and-symptoms/show/1778564
(please don't judge, I already know I don't deserve any help, the single worst mistake I have ever made in my life)
Just to add an update to that post I did get my results for the swab test on what I thought were sores. It was negative. I expected that as the sores disappeared by Saturday. I also did get my 12 weeks blood tests done today so I am hoping to have the results Friday or Monday.
Basically all of my tests (for everything) have been negative except for the type specific igg hsv1. Both times I was tested for hsv1 (5 weeks and 7.5 weeks) the results were 1.6. And my type specific igg hsv2 tests (all three) have been <.2.
I guess my question would be does this sound like herpes? My doctor says it is not and I do have an appointment with a dermatologist Wednesday. I have never had any "classic" symptoms, no blisters I guess I should say. I have however noticed lately that I have sores in my mouth that could be canker sores but some of them look like blood blisters or cuts with dried blood but I dont remember biting my inner lips or cheeks. But that doesnt mean it doesnt happen I guess.
So what do you think? If my bloodwork is negative (12 weeks, well actually 11 weeks 6 days, does that matter? close enough to 12 weeks?) is that conclusive enough?
Here is the link to my original post.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Herpes/Question-about-tests-and-symptoms/show/1778564
(please don't judge, I already know I don't deserve any help, the single worst mistake I have ever made in my life)
Just to add an update to that post I did get my results for the swab test on what I thought were sores. It was negative. I expected that as the sores disappeared by Saturday. I also did get my 12 weeks blood tests done today so I am hoping to have the results Friday or Monday.
Basically all of my tests (for everything) have been negative except for the type specific igg hsv1. Both times I was tested for hsv1 (5 weeks and 7.5 weeks) the results were 1.6. And my type specific igg hsv2 tests (all three) have been <.2.
I guess my question would be does this sound like herpes? My doctor says it is not and I do have an appointment with a dermatologist Wednesday. I have never had any "classic" symptoms, no blisters I guess I should say. I have however noticed lately that I have sores in my mouth that could be canker sores but some of them look like blood blisters or cuts with dried blood but I dont remember biting my inner lips or cheeks. But that doesnt mean it doesnt happen I guess.
So what do you think? If my bloodwork is negative (12 weeks, well actually 11 weeks 6 days, does that matter? close enough to 12 weeks?) is that conclusive enough?
Thanks Terri for all of your expertise.
If I could ask one last question and I swear that is it, just want to rule out one last thing. On this site I have read where people have tested positive by culture or swab and not tested positive on blood test, possibly falling in to that 5% or so that never will test positive on blood tests. Even after a long time of blood testing, I mean like several months.
So my last question is since I have tested positive for HSV1 does that pretty much rule me out of that 5%? Does that 5% mean you will never test positive for either even if you have them? Or can you test positive for one and never test positive for the other even if you have it?
Thanks again for your insight and help. You really do provide a great service here. I will post my western blot results when I get them as well.
If I could ask one last question and I swear that is it, just want to rule out one last thing. On this site I have read where people have tested positive by culture or swab and not tested positive on blood test, possibly falling in to that 5% or so that never will test positive on blood tests. Even after a long time of blood testing, I mean like several months.
So my last question is since I have tested positive for HSV1 does that pretty much rule me out of that 5%? Does that 5% mean you will never test positive for either even if you have them? Or can you test positive for one and never test positive for the other even if you have it?
Thanks again for your insight and help. You really do provide a great service here. I will post my western blot results when I get them as well.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I think the tests at this point are very conclusive! The tiny variations in the herpes tests are completely normal - I don't think they are hardly ever exactly the same as each test is compared to a control value which is always different.
If the western blot is negative, you should consider yourself negative. Period. This is my last post on this thread.
Terri
If the western blot is negative, you should consider yourself negative. Period. This is my last post on this thread.
Terri
Terri
Got my results back from the online testing.
Everything, except for HSV1, is negative.
Did have kind of a freak out moment because my first result for the Syphilis RPR said 1:8 Abnormal but then the confirmatory FTA-ABS test said I was non-reactive.
Sorry to keep asking but these tests were taken 15 weeks 4 days past possible exposure. How conclusive are they?
Also my results for HSV1 were 1.58. Down from the 1.7 and 1.6. Still going to do the western blot tomorrow. That will be 16 weeks 1 day.
Going back to the swab of a sore area. It feels like the sore area on the penis shaft may be back. At least it feels sore (although not as sore as it has) and irritated in the same spot but does not appear to be as red. The small blood vessels appear to be inflamed but still no lesions or wounds or fluid. It has been this way for three days now. SHould I go in and have them swab the area?
Got my results back from the online testing.
Everything, except for HSV1, is negative.
Did have kind of a freak out moment because my first result for the Syphilis RPR said 1:8 Abnormal but then the confirmatory FTA-ABS test said I was non-reactive.
Sorry to keep asking but these tests were taken 15 weeks 4 days past possible exposure. How conclusive are they?
Also my results for HSV1 were 1.58. Down from the 1.7 and 1.6. Still going to do the western blot tomorrow. That will be 16 weeks 1 day.
Going back to the swab of a sore area. It feels like the sore area on the penis shaft may be back. At least it feels sore (although not as sore as it has) and irritated in the same spot but does not appear to be as red. The small blood vessels appear to be inflamed but still no lesions or wounds or fluid. It has been this way for three days now. SHould I go in and have them swab the area?
Ok got my western blot test kit in the mail today. Going tomorrow morning for the blood draw.
Tomorrow will be 16 weeks to the day.
Still waiting on my herpeselect test results, hopefully today or tomorrow. I realize the western blot takes a while to get results but I was wondering how conclusive these results are if they are negative?
I realize that my HSV1 could still be a true positive though.
Tomorrow will be 16 weeks to the day.
Still waiting on my herpeselect test results, hopefully today or tomorrow. I realize the western blot takes a while to get results but I was wondering how conclusive these results are if they are negative?
I realize that my HSV1 could still be a true positive though.
I had a herpeselect test done today along with a full panel for stds (hiv, syphilis, gon, chlamydia, heb b, hep c) mainly because it was cheaper to do all than just herpeselect, hiv and syphilis. I used getstdtested.com and went to a quest lab. It is 15 weeks and 4 days post encounter. Will these tests be conclusive?
The HIV is a western blot as well.
My latest pcr swab was negative as well.
Also my western blot kit for hsv should be here this week. Thursday will be 16 weeks. I plan on taking it after that. How conclusive will those results be?
The HIV is a western blot as well.
My latest pcr swab was negative as well.
Also my western blot kit for hsv should be here this week. Thursday will be 16 weeks. I plan on taking it after that. How conclusive will those results be?
The Bio Rad test I guess is the BioPlex HSV. The website for ASHA has it listed on some herpes testing chart.
I had another type specific test done and again it was <.2. But I may try to get the herpeselect test. I am ordering the Western Blot test today. My doctor signed off on it. If that is negative at 16 weeks how conclusive is it? Have you seen anyone test positive after taking it at 16 weeks? This is killing me.
The rash in my groin has come back full on (not that it ever really went away). Doctor did a swab of some spots yesterday so i am hoping to hear Monday about the results. He thinks it is folliculitis. He gave me some antibiotics. He also does not agree with the derm that it is psoriasis. Not sure what he thinks it is though. He told me to use Domeboro powder as well for the creases in the groin.
I had another type specific test done and again it was <.2. But I may try to get the herpeselect test. I am ordering the Western Blot test today. My doctor signed off on it. If that is negative at 16 weeks how conclusive is it? Have you seen anyone test positive after taking it at 16 weeks? This is killing me.
The rash in my groin has come back full on (not that it ever really went away). Doctor did a swab of some spots yesterday so i am hoping to hear Monday about the results. He thinks it is folliculitis. He gave me some antibiotics. He also does not agree with the derm that it is psoriasis. Not sure what he thinks it is though. He told me to use Domeboro powder as well for the creases in the groin.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
