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Urethra herpes

Ex girlfriend had herpes, she was on daily 1000mg valtrex and we almost always used condoms. Broke up with her 2 months ago, and have had 2 new partners since. I got tested last in january and was neg for hsv2. Got tested again yesterday and waiting for results. But I have a concern, I've noticed a redness in the meatal.opening. I have shown a dermatologist this spot before when it got red and he said just normal anatomy. I had sex on the beach with no condom the other day, and
I'm thinking this proly irritated it pretty bad. My general doc said 'that doesn't excite me' but then proceeded to say it was proly just irritation.

In appearance it hasn't changed but is appearing to get somewhat better, had no pain while peeing but maybe a slight sting. Grace or anyone, would urethral herpes really be painful? I have a feeling it's proly nothing, but the hypochondriac in me is winning this battle.
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.....slowly stepping away from all lights, myself, and the internet.
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101028 tn?1419603004
put down the bright lights!!! Back away slowly from them!!
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Another quick question , I've noticed what appears to be 2 or 3 very small (can't see em without using bright sunlight or flashlight) circular white spots  right in the metal opening. Probably 1-2mm in size but they are not tender or hurt at all. they don't appear to be getting worse or better.

Do you still think it sounds non herpetic or am I just over examining?
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Oh, don't I know it. I've been regularly (or irregular you could say due to my paranoia) since I first started having sex (this includes hsv1/2 igg that I had to demand each time). I seem to be the only one -_-
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101028 tn?1419603004
since you've had unprotected sex, you can cover your bases with the proper testing at the right times. you can test for chlamydia and gonorrhea anytime after 1 week post encounter. syphilis after 6 weeks. herpes, hiv and hepatitis after 3 months.

most folks aren't getting proper std testing. assume nothing and ask questions!  herpes testing also typically isn't a part of routine std testing even when they are seeking out testing for std's.
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Yes, they both were which I immediately felt guilty because I'm aware of my hypochondria. I know I tested too early for these encounters but it was mainly from dumping my ex. Our last encounter was over 2 months ago. One girl has been an on/off partner for the past couple of years (whenever my ex and I took a break) another is a long time friend who only had one partner for the past 4 years which she was tested during their relationship.

Other than redness, there are no obvious lesions other then what looks like rough skin. At one point during the beach encounter, there was sand all over my penis. Dont remember much after that and it all started a day or two after when I began to feel guilty about not being tested after I dumped my ex.
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101028 tn?1419603004
no reason to think this is herpes.

you blood tested too early for herpes.  were your 2 most recent encounters unprotected?

grace
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