lupus and hsv 2

[littlebitoo]

Hello I tested on Friday - igG for hsv 2:- results today 12.2. I also have lupus and recently stopped taking the prednisone and imuran. I recently ended a 7 year relationship. I met someone 2 months ago and recently had unprotected sex with him. He denies having herpes and says he has never had any signs or symptoms.....please help...I am so worried about my health.

[Life360_Dave]

Its good and glad your good!

[littlebitoo]

Thanks again for your reply. Because of the lupus, I have blood work and a urinalysis to monitor my levels and kidney function. I have done this for years...is that wrong? My Rheumatologist and my PCP states I am the picture of health.  

[Life360_Dave]

Most experts say that numbers mean nothing, only if its above the positive level means anything.But with the igg herpes select test, where above 1.2 is positive, a second test would be needed if it shows 3.5 and under, as maybe a false positive. So if you had a test where about 1.2 is positive, a 12.2 would be conclusive positive and may infer old as most labs stop at 5. The only way to know for sure if its recent is to have a positive swab test and a negative blood test as take around 8 weeks to show antibodies.
What to you mean your next step and what do you mean you have blood work drawn every other month?

[littlebitoo]

Thanks Life360 for answering so quickly, but maybe I am confused, since the igg number is high, that means that I have had this for a while. The higher number means my body has adjusted to hsv 2? I have never had a break out, could this be from my past? What should the next step be?

Shouldn't my doctors already know this, I have blood work drawn every other month!!

[Life360_Dave]

Hi, if you took the igg where any number above 1.2 is positive and you had a 12.2, it would appear youve had it a while. Has nothing to do with lupus.