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lingering pain typical for genital hsv-1 primary infection?
I am female and acquired genital hsv-1 about 5 weeks ago, via oral sex. It was a typical primary infection, however, I have noticed that although the lesion is gone (as of 3 weeks ago), there remains some pain or sensitivity on that spot as well as a little itching at times. Is that normal and does it indicate that I am still "symptomatic" - in other words, still in a very contagious state? I had protected sex with a partner the other day and I am worried about transmission. Furthermore, I realize that I haven't built antibodies yet (negative on the blood test a month ago), therefore should I absolutely abstain from sex throughout the next few months for risk of transmission? I understand all of the statistics concerning genital hsv-1, however, I am very weary of my contagious state at this stage - soon after the primary infection.
Has anyone experienced any neuro pain at all with your first ob? My legs are tingly and my left hand is slightly numb. This occurred more with my second ob after New Years. I got sick and had another ob after having my first in November. I also had some tremors. Thanks in advance for your replies!
I was diagnosed in the begining of November 2012, I had an outbreak at the time of being tested. I'm now having a second outbreak January 2013. It's not nearly as painful as the first OB, but it's bothersome still. Mostly mentally / emotionally it hurts. Three days in, & i'm convinced it's the ghsv-1 that's reacuring. So I called in my prescription & I hope it'll just go away! I've been sick twice in 3 weeks, now this.. and I still am sick. So i'm thinking that because of being sick it may have triggered it. I contracted it from my current boyfriend, of nearly 3 years. Yet didn't get it until a couple of months ago. Ugh, I hate this! I would really just like someone to talk to, and maybe exchange experiences or just support eachother a little. I need a friend :(
no thank YOU for responding to me. i really feel so sick about this. i feel so far from normal now. it turned my life upside down. i cant imagine living life constantly feeling those sensations and worrying. im the last person to stress or worry about anything in general. i live such a relaxed life and now this comes and boom i dont feel myself at all. its scary its like a part of me has died. if this continues i dont know what ill do. i need answers so i can ease off the worry and sadness. you and i have been diagnosed so close together. i actually feel connected now and wow yea thank you for replying. cause now i can see if you have the same thing going on and itll vanish for us together soon. i have read that the first 3 months are the most contagious and viral. so im hoping so badly that its just our bodies trying to fight off this new virus. have you had an outbreak since your primary?
I feel the same as you. I was just diag. with HSV 1 Jun 15th. I was in shock for a long time. I think I am still in shock. I suffered for 6 days before getting any meds. It was the most painful experience I can ever remember. Worse than giving birth.
I continue to feel some discomfort and pain and tingling. Some times more than others. Just when I think I am over it, I start feeling the symptoms again. I too thought from all I have read, researched, that once you have that primary ob of hsv1 it is said to happen less often than hsv2.
I am basically writing to let you know you are not the only one experiencing this. And to say thank you for writing so I know I am not the only one experiencing this.
I continue to feel some discomfort and pain and tingling. Some times more than others. Just when I think I am over it, I start feeling the symptoms again. I too thought from all I have read, researched, that once you have that primary ob of hsv1 it is said to happen less often than hsv2.
I am basically writing to let you know you are not the only one experiencing this. And to say thank you for writing so I know I am not the only one experiencing this.
hi grace i have questions regarding genital hsv1. you are incredibly knowledgeable and i need you and all you know!
1.) my primary outbreak was this past june 26th 2012 for 10 days i was on 1000mg of valtrex. i have experienced tingling and sensations down there but didnt break out. until july 24th i did again. with 2 sores. i couldnt believe it. i live a very healthy lifestyle and dont know how i could have yet another outbreak. so close together. and now i believe i have another one coming on. it is august 10th. im so confused i thought genital hsv1 was much less severe. please let me know if this is normal due to just being diagnosed. ive become so upset over this its unbelievable. thanks for your help
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1.) my primary outbreak was this past june 26th 2012 for 10 days i was on 1000mg of valtrex. i have experienced tingling and sensations down there but didnt break out. until july 24th i did again. with 2 sores. i couldnt believe it. i live a very healthy lifestyle and dont know how i could have yet another outbreak. so close together. and now i believe i have another one coming on. it is august 10th. im so confused i thought genital hsv1 was much less severe. please let me know if this is normal due to just being diagnosed. ive become so upset over this its unbelievable. thanks for your help
-h
The first 6 months to 1 year have the most shedding for hsv2. we don't have the same extensive studies for hsv1.
Hsv1 genitally on average doesn't shed much at all .
grace
Hsv1 genitally on average doesn't shed much at all .
grace
Just one more question about this time period...Is it true that there is significantly more viral shedding within these next few months after the 1st ob? Also can I expect if I don't have any more outbreaks (as is common with genital hsv1) that there is very little or no shedding in the future?
Thanks again for the responses and advice. It's much appreciated!
Thanks again for the responses and advice. It's much appreciated!
No, the virus isn't still active the whole time you have pain at this point. It's fairly normal for the area to be a little sensitive in after the 1st ob. Try things like soaking in the tubby with epsom salts thrown in for comfort. Also topical anesthetics like dermoplast spray ( the blue can, not the red can for the genital area ) are also helpful. Same with you can take ibuprofen several times a day for a few days and see if that calms those irritated nerves too.
It's less than 10% of hsv1 genital infections are acquired thru genital sex. It can happen but it's more likely not to happen.
grace
It's less than 10% of hsv1 genital infections are acquired thru genital sex. It can happen but it's more likely not to happen.
grace
Thank you for the response. The person who I have recently had sex with (an old boyfriend) is different from the one who gave it to me, and I don't know at this point whether he has hsv1.
So does the bit of pain on the spot where the lesion was indicate that it is still as infectious/contagious as when the actual lesion existed? I'm guessing not, but when people have mentioned on these posts to stay away from sex when there are any symptoms, is that one of them? I have read that some of the rare cases whereby genital hsv1 has been transmitted genitally involve having sex especially within the first few months of contracting the virus...that's a big concern for me. I realize there's no established timeline, necessarily, but I want to be as protective of any partners as possible.
So does the bit of pain on the spot where the lesion was indicate that it is still as infectious/contagious as when the actual lesion existed? I'm guessing not, but when people have mentioned on these posts to stay away from sex when there are any symptoms, is that one of them? I have read that some of the rare cases whereby genital hsv1 has been transmitted genitally involve having sex especially within the first few months of contracting the virus...that's a big concern for me. I realize there's no established timeline, necessarily, but I want to be as protective of any partners as possible.
This is normal from what you've described and it will get better in a few weeks.
no need to abstain from sex! your body started mounting a defense against herpes from the moment you were infected. You don't have to worry about transmitting the virus to other body parts at this point.
does your partner have hsv1?
grace
no need to abstain from sex! your body started mounting a defense against herpes from the moment you were infected. You don't have to worry about transmitting the virus to other body parts at this point.
does your partner have hsv1?
grace
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