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Some questions I have about type 2
Okay so doctor just confirmed my fear today, I have type 2 herpes.
I've had 4 sexual partners in my entire life. Two were virgins, one was with a condom, and the last one (my current bf) has had a very colorful sexual history. He remembers the names of around 11 or so of the girls he has slept with over the years. He's had both protected and unprotected (normally unprotected with the girls he was with for awhile). He's also had a bunch of one night stands with girls he doesn't remember. He says he used protection as far as he remembers but he admitted that a lot of his one night stands were when he was drunk back when he was being reckless so he may not have always used protection.
He says he is at the point now in his life that he is tired of one night stands or flings and wants to settle down and eventually get married. That's why when I told him that my doctor was pretty sure I had herpes, he didn't seem freaked out at all. He was pretty calm while I was the one freaking out because I was scared.
He says he doesn't think he has ever had an outbreak but he is also sure that he passed it onto me since this is my first outbreak. He says he feels terrible about it and he's been trying to comfort me, but he knows I take things too hard. When I first found out I was pregant, I freaked out while he remained calm about it. I'm the overworrier and he's the voice of reason.
He says that he hasn't cheated on me. I feel bad even suspecting, but I know I didn't cheat on him so I don't know how else I could have gotten it but from him.
We've had a ton of unprotected sex since I found out I was pregnant and this is the first time I've gotten a herpes outbreak, so my doctor says I just recently was infected.
My question is, could he have possibly had the infection for awhile now, due to past flings and one night stands and not have known it? The only other girl he slept with was back in march when I broke up with him after freaking out about the pregnancy. He got tested before we got back together (he said he used a condom with that girl and she was his ex before me) but all his tests came back clean. We did find out he may not have been tested for herpes, since most places don't test for it. I had a culture done, and that is how I found out it was type 2. He just went to his doctor's yesterday for the bloodtesting typing test.
What would happen if both his are negative? I read that bloodtests can give false negatives if tested too soon. How soon is too soon?
Sorry about all these questions, just really scared.
I've had 4 sexual partners in my entire life. Two were virgins, one was with a condom, and the last one (my current bf) has had a very colorful sexual history. He remembers the names of around 11 or so of the girls he has slept with over the years. He's had both protected and unprotected (normally unprotected with the girls he was with for awhile). He's also had a bunch of one night stands with girls he doesn't remember. He says he used protection as far as he remembers but he admitted that a lot of his one night stands were when he was drunk back when he was being reckless so he may not have always used protection.
He says he is at the point now in his life that he is tired of one night stands or flings and wants to settle down and eventually get married. That's why when I told him that my doctor was pretty sure I had herpes, he didn't seem freaked out at all. He was pretty calm while I was the one freaking out because I was scared.
He says he doesn't think he has ever had an outbreak but he is also sure that he passed it onto me since this is my first outbreak. He says he feels terrible about it and he's been trying to comfort me, but he knows I take things too hard. When I first found out I was pregant, I freaked out while he remained calm about it. I'm the overworrier and he's the voice of reason.
He says that he hasn't cheated on me. I feel bad even suspecting, but I know I didn't cheat on him so I don't know how else I could have gotten it but from him.
We've had a ton of unprotected sex since I found out I was pregnant and this is the first time I've gotten a herpes outbreak, so my doctor says I just recently was infected.
My question is, could he have possibly had the infection for awhile now, due to past flings and one night stands and not have known it? The only other girl he slept with was back in march when I broke up with him after freaking out about the pregnancy. He got tested before we got back together (he said he used a condom with that girl and she was his ex before me) but all his tests came back clean. We did find out he may not have been tested for herpes, since most places don't test for it. I had a culture done, and that is how I found out it was type 2. He just went to his doctor's yesterday for the bloodtesting typing test.
What would happen if both his are negative? I read that bloodtests can give false negatives if tested too soon. How soon is too soon?
Sorry about all these questions, just really scared.
I'm currently 27 weeks pregnant. I did talk to my doctor about the lower doseage and she said she feels that is the best one for me.
I'm still not feeling any better sadly and hoping that when I go back to work tommorow I can at least manage to stand.
My doctor and I have already talked about having a c section. She thinks it might be the best option since I alredy have issues with my back and stuff since I am small.
I'm still not feeling any better sadly and hoping that when I go back to work tommorow I can at least manage to stand.
My doctor and I have already talked about having a c section. She thinks it might be the best option since I alredy have issues with my back and stuff since I am small.
Sorry to hear of your confirmed diagnosis.
Your rather severe symptoms are typical for a new infection, so your partner probably has HSV2, probably for a long time. This isn't unusual, in fact it is the most common situation in new herpes: infection from an infected but unaware partner. In other words, this doesn't necessarily mean either of you has had other partners recently. You can expect your blood test to be negative and your partner's positive. Don't wait: you should have a blood tested right away, if not already done.
You and your Ob will need to be on the alert for outbreaks as the delivery date approaches, and probably will prescribe acyclovir to take continuously during the 2-4 weeks before delivery. How far along are you?
Are your symptoms improving? As we discussed in your other thread, you are on a lower than usual dose of acyclovir for initial herpes.
Your rather severe symptoms are typical for a new infection, so your partner probably has HSV2, probably for a long time. This isn't unusual, in fact it is the most common situation in new herpes: infection from an infected but unaware partner. In other words, this doesn't necessarily mean either of you has had other partners recently. You can expect your blood test to be negative and your partner's positive. Don't wait: you should have a blood tested right away, if not already done.
You and your Ob will need to be on the alert for outbreaks as the delivery date approaches, and probably will prescribe acyclovir to take continuously during the 2-4 weeks before delivery. How far along are you?
Are your symptoms improving? As we discussed in your other thread, you are on a lower than usual dose of acyclovir for initial herpes.
Very interested in your story. Please post the blood results for both you and your boyfriend.
I do suspect he has HSV2 based on the above and the blood test should confirm that, as it seems he was the carrier.
I do suspect he has HSV2 based on the above and the blood test should confirm that, as it seems he was the carrier.
I think what I am worried about is him testing negative because of being infected too soon. If 3 months is about the earlist it shows up, then his bloodtest should come back positive. I'm currently waiting on my bloodtest results. Just gave the blood yesterday, so it will be a bit before I get the results. I'm pretty sure the blood will be negative, as does my doctor since we are both really sure this is my first ever outbreak.
If his is negative, I don't know what I'll do. He knows I'd never cheat but if he's been unfaithful to me since we got back together and he is negative, he may refuse to talk to me since I'd be pretty sure he slept with someone else.
If his is negative, I don't know what I'll do. He knows I'd never cheat but if he's been unfaithful to me since we got back together and he is negative, he may refuse to talk to me since I'd be pretty sure he slept with someone else.
Is he the father of the baby? If so, I think he wants to be in ur life. Are u scared that if he tested neg, he might leave u? If that's the case, why do u even want him around? I am leaning toward that he is positive but whatever the outcome may be... You will be fine! Congrat on ur baby :)
I read that pregnancy may bring forth the outbreak bc of stress and hormone level changes... Plse be sure that ur obgyn is aware so at the time of delivery, if u have ob, they can find alternative.
I read that pregnancy may bring forth the outbreak bc of stress and hormone level changes... Plse be sure that ur obgyn is aware so at the time of delivery, if u have ob, they can find alternative.
Testing prior to 3 months post any exposure would be to soon for confirmative information but 8 weeks would be a good indicator. You might want to have a herpes blood test as a low number would indicate a recent infection.
Its important to know this as if youve had herpes for a while, you would have built antibodies that would be temporarily passed to the baby for prevention. If its a recent infection, insufficient antibodies would be in your system to help prevent passing it to the baby at birthing. A swab would not indicate recent or old.
Test are 90% accurate and it will show up for him. If hes been faithfull and he has it, it would be an old infection as dont believe he would get it from you considering your sexual history.
Its important to know this as if youve had herpes for a while, you would have built antibodies that would be temporarily passed to the baby for prevention. If its a recent infection, insufficient antibodies would be in your system to help prevent passing it to the baby at birthing. A swab would not indicate recent or old.
Test are 90% accurate and it will show up for him. If hes been faithfull and he has it, it would be an old infection as dont believe he would get it from you considering your sexual history.
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