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Symptoms/questions regarding HSV2
Thank you in advance for your time. I had posted originally within the Std section, and Dr Hook answered some questions. Since my fear is mainly herpes now, I thought this section to be more appropriate as i dont want to waste anyones time over there. Here is a brief description of what's I've been experiencing:
July 4th- unprotected vaginal sex that lasted all of 30 seconds. A few days later extreme burn and itching, and was seen at my gyno a few days after that with a nasty yeast infection. Was given oral pill for infection.
Following week: still extreme burning and discomfort in my vagina. Went back to dr, and tested negative for all bacterial stds as well as yeast and BV
After that, unexplained vaginal irritation and discomfort. Started to develope lower back ache and leg muscle fatigue slight fever that wouldn't subside. I also got a uti during this time and was put on cipro. Dr order bloodwork and said possible recent mono exposure. Flu symptoms lasted a week after diagnosed with the uti.
I am now 6 weeks post exposure, and my vagina has not felt the same. It is always red and feels swollen. My normal discharge has vanished, and now it is pure watery discharge when I do have it. My legs are constantly sore, and the past few weeks I have nothing but tingling below my calves and my feet. Went to gyno again and was tested for HPV, HIV, Hep, and HSV. All negative expect for Hsv1 (IGG 2.5). My HSV 2 was negative at <.91. I must note that I never saw any lesions or sores, just the extreme swelling and numbness.
I know that a bloodtest at this point isn't really reliable, but I cannot help but feel like I have contracted hsv2. Too many symptoms happening all at once that cannot be attributed to anything else. Is it common for new infections to have the sacral symptoms of nerve pain along with all my other symptoms almost 6 weeks post exposure? Thank you so much for your response.
July 4th- unprotected vaginal sex that lasted all of 30 seconds. A few days later extreme burn and itching, and was seen at my gyno a few days after that with a nasty yeast infection. Was given oral pill for infection.
Following week: still extreme burning and discomfort in my vagina. Went back to dr, and tested negative for all bacterial stds as well as yeast and BV
After that, unexplained vaginal irritation and discomfort. Started to develope lower back ache and leg muscle fatigue slight fever that wouldn't subside. I also got a uti during this time and was put on cipro. Dr order bloodwork and said possible recent mono exposure. Flu symptoms lasted a week after diagnosed with the uti.
I am now 6 weeks post exposure, and my vagina has not felt the same. It is always red and feels swollen. My normal discharge has vanished, and now it is pure watery discharge when I do have it. My legs are constantly sore, and the past few weeks I have nothing but tingling below my calves and my feet. Went to gyno again and was tested for HPV, HIV, Hep, and HSV. All negative expect for Hsv1 (IGG 2.5). My HSV 2 was negative at <.91. I must note that I never saw any lesions or sores, just the extreme swelling and numbness.
I know that a bloodtest at this point isn't really reliable, but I cannot help but feel like I have contracted hsv2. Too many symptoms happening all at once that cannot be attributed to anything else. Is it common for new infections to have the sacral symptoms of nerve pain along with all my other symptoms almost 6 weeks post exposure? Thank you so much for your response.
Terri,
I am so sorry to attempt to bump this thread another time, but I could really use your expertise again.
Would you be so kind as to evaluate my last question regarding the HoSV1? When my first test came back with a value of 2.5, I wasn't overly shocked because I'd always have gotten a bump that appears on my lip a few times a year. The area gets warm before it appears. The bump never lasts very long, and Ive never had a cold sore. Does this sound like an oral HSV1 infection? I'm concerned that maybe that isn't classic symptoms of an oral infection and I may have it genitally?
Also, with a herpes discharge, is there ever any sort of odor associated with it? Not necessarily bad odor, but just stronger smelling than usual?
I am wanting so badly to try to let this go! But, I am constantly feeling odd sensations down there (burning feeling in butt, daily lower back pain, random tingling in vagina, still a different discharge).
Please Terri if you could weigh in on these last few items, then I will try to curb my fixation with this until at least my next test date.
Thank you!! As always, you are appreciated!
I am so sorry to attempt to bump this thread another time, but I could really use your expertise again.
Would you be so kind as to evaluate my last question regarding the HoSV1? When my first test came back with a value of 2.5, I wasn't overly shocked because I'd always have gotten a bump that appears on my lip a few times a year. The area gets warm before it appears. The bump never lasts very long, and Ive never had a cold sore. Does this sound like an oral HSV1 infection? I'm concerned that maybe that isn't classic symptoms of an oral infection and I may have it genitally?
Also, with a herpes discharge, is there ever any sort of odor associated with it? Not necessarily bad odor, but just stronger smelling than usual?
I am wanting so badly to try to let this go! But, I am constantly feeling odd sensations down there (burning feeling in butt, daily lower back pain, random tingling in vagina, still a different discharge).
Please Terri if you could weigh in on these last few items, then I will try to curb my fixation with this until at least my next test date.
Thank you!! As always, you are appreciated!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
The bump on your life periodically could certainly be HSV 1 infection, yes.
The discharge with genital herpes infection is watery and usually without odor.
Terri
The discharge with genital herpes infection is watery and usually without odor.
Terri
Terri,
Thanks for the reply. I'm just so lost and scared right now! Dr HHH didn't think the bump on my lip sounded like oral herpes, so I'm not sure what's going on. I'm so worried that maybe I acquired hsv1 genitally, and I am having atypical symptoms.
Since there was no oral with my exposure, what is the rate for genital to genital transmission with no ulcers present?
I have had that watery discharge off and on since this ordeal has begun. It is literally pure water, and my Drs cannot find a cause of it (bacterially). It has thickened up a bit at times, but not by much. It is nowhere near my normal discharge, and I am becoming increasingly concerned that no cause can be found.
Again, please let me know if it would be more appropriate to begin a new thread by paying. I have gotten more than my money worth from this one.
Please, and insight or reassuring thoughts would be so appreciative!!
Thanks for the reply. I'm just so lost and scared right now! Dr HHH didn't think the bump on my lip sounded like oral herpes, so I'm not sure what's going on. I'm so worried that maybe I acquired hsv1 genitally, and I am having atypical symptoms.
Since there was no oral with my exposure, what is the rate for genital to genital transmission with no ulcers present?
I have had that watery discharge off and on since this ordeal has begun. It is literally pure water, and my Drs cannot find a cause of it (bacterially). It has thickened up a bit at times, but not by much. It is nowhere near my normal discharge, and I am becoming increasingly concerned that no cause can be found.
Again, please let me know if it would be more appropriate to begin a new thread by paying. I have gotten more than my money worth from this one.
Please, and insight or reassuring thoughts would be so appreciative!!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
The likelihood of acquiring hSV 1 genitally from intercourse is quite small, much more likely with receiving oral sex.
Your HSV 1 antibody result is pretty low, have you considered a western blot?
Honestly, the discharge with HSV is watery, but it doesn't just keep on and on. It is present most often with first infection, but then goes away, and we don't see it often with recurrences. I think the fact that yours is going on and on suggests it is NOT due to herpes.
My final recommendation is that you retest when four months have passed, for HSV 2 or get a western blot at the time to confirm your positive HSV 1 status.
Terri
Your HSV 1 antibody result is pretty low, have you considered a western blot?
Honestly, the discharge with HSV is watery, but it doesn't just keep on and on. It is present most often with first infection, but then goes away, and we don't see it often with recurrences. I think the fact that yours is going on and on suggests it is NOT due to herpes.
My final recommendation is that you retest when four months have passed, for HSV 2 or get a western blot at the time to confirm your positive HSV 1 status.
Terri
Terri,
Once again, thank you for your reply! If I could ask a few follow up questions, then I promise I will hold off on posting further until I get test results. These last few things are just weighing me down, so your input would be so appreciative!
1) With the watery discharge, how long generally does that last? Does it usually appear within the time frame of the first onset of genital symptoms (or within the first few weeks of exposure)? Is the fact that it began almost a month after my exposure and after the onset of my genital symptoms change anything?
2) In all your years working with patients, have you ever seen a case where daily backaches and soreness (in tailbone area) were present in patients with genital herpes? Or other manifestations such as numb or tingling feet below the calf daily?
3) I am in the process of visiting a urologist to address my white blood cells in my urine. They did send in a culture, and it was inconclusive findings. The recommendation now is to catheter me to get a sample to test for wbcs. Since bacteria has yet to be found, and inflammation is the likely cause, could there be a connection with herpes causing urethral or bladder inflammation? I've read a case study where this has been seen as a very atypical presentation of herpes.
4) Earlier in this thread you stated that I should let go of the anxiety slowly, and I've been working hard to do that with the help of medications. You also stated that you feel it's about 85% likely that I'm not infected, so I am trying so hard to hang on to that number. Do you still feel this is an accurate percentage?
5) in regards to the western blot, I was thinking of waiting to see what my 16 week results show. I will indeed be seeking one out should I get a low positive range for hsv2 or if the number for hsv1 has changed significantly. Do you think this is a good approach? Or should I be seeking one out now??
Again, thank you so much for your time. If you could be so kind as to address these 5 points, then I will hold off on further postings until I retest, if that's okay?
I am so appreciative of your expertise, time, understanding, and patience. You have been a positive aspect in approaching my fear with this. Thank you! You truly provide a priceless service here!!
Once again, thank you for your reply! If I could ask a few follow up questions, then I promise I will hold off on posting further until I get test results. These last few things are just weighing me down, so your input would be so appreciative!
1) With the watery discharge, how long generally does that last? Does it usually appear within the time frame of the first onset of genital symptoms (or within the first few weeks of exposure)? Is the fact that it began almost a month after my exposure and after the onset of my genital symptoms change anything?
2) In all your years working with patients, have you ever seen a case where daily backaches and soreness (in tailbone area) were present in patients with genital herpes? Or other manifestations such as numb or tingling feet below the calf daily?
3) I am in the process of visiting a urologist to address my white blood cells in my urine. They did send in a culture, and it was inconclusive findings. The recommendation now is to catheter me to get a sample to test for wbcs. Since bacteria has yet to be found, and inflammation is the likely cause, could there be a connection with herpes causing urethral or bladder inflammation? I've read a case study where this has been seen as a very atypical presentation of herpes.
4) Earlier in this thread you stated that I should let go of the anxiety slowly, and I've been working hard to do that with the help of medications. You also stated that you feel it's about 85% likely that I'm not infected, so I am trying so hard to hang on to that number. Do you still feel this is an accurate percentage?
5) in regards to the western blot, I was thinking of waiting to see what my 16 week results show. I will indeed be seeking one out should I get a low positive range for hsv2 or if the number for hsv1 has changed significantly. Do you think this is a good approach? Or should I be seeking one out now??
Again, thank you so much for your time. If you could be so kind as to address these 5 points, then I will hold off on further postings until I retest, if that's okay?
I am so appreciative of your expertise, time, understanding, and patience. You have been a positive aspect in approaching my fear with this. Thank you! You truly provide a priceless service here!!
Hi, I was hoping.someone could help me. I a.eighteen and about a month ago I had several bumps appear on my vaginal area and on my bum they did not break onto sores AMD they healed up and disappeared all by them sevels a few weeks later. I never felt any pain. They didn't pop.like a zit but if squeezed some times they woud bleed. I tried to forget it. About that time I was std testes and cleared. Now I have a bump on my lip ?? Was it definitely herpes ??? I am.so scared. Please help me.
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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.
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