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IgM Vs. IgG
So at 20 weeks past possible exposure of having protected sex with a stripper I finally got some herpes testing done. I have never had any type of outbreak but i sure have had other symptoms, I had the flu a few weeks after exposure, i had back aches, knees aching, a dry cough which lasted over a month, some burning, ithcing and redness in the penis and testicle area, My test results were herpes 1 igg 4.79, herpes 2 igg 0.28, herpes 1 igm 0.76, herpes 2 igm 2.64. My doctor said I had herpes and it was a recent encounter which he was obviously was wrong since it had been 5 months since the last time i had any type of sex. I did my homework on the IgM vs the IgG test only to find out how terrible the IgM test was. This site has been amazing and really help ful I want to thank everyone for their support. Just this week which was 25 weeks past exposure I had seen a Disease specialist and asked to get tested but only with an IgG test. My results for HSV - 2 IgG .02 That is even less then the first test I have gotten. My doctor said not to worry and to let it go and if I had seen any type of outbreak to come back an see him. I'm hoping my example can help anyone out there or have some type of closure to their Postive IgM results. I have still been having many issues, such as blurred vision, little insect bit lookin bumps on my head and a couple on my body but not in my genital area, pain and some redness in the shaft and testicles, neasua and headaches, I guess i have to start lookin into other issues and hopefully push herpes behind me. Good Luck and God Bless
I know Grace I just thought i'd put a follow up of my results, I am still having issues down there redness, pain, the head has some swelling and thats what makes me go back to thinkin its herpes again. What else could cause penis issues down there?
you've posted here and also on Terri's board. we've given you the answers you need. there is nothing else we can add.
if you can't put your fear of having herpes to rest, consider professional counseling to help you work through this at this point.
grace
if you can't put your fear of having herpes to rest, consider professional counseling to help you work through this at this point.
grace
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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.
