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Hpv or what could it be

I got an abnormal pap test and was told it was from HPV.  After shaving -4 months ago and the pain is still there - I have pain in the bikini line and armpits that is a prickly pain that is worse if moisture is on my skin -  sweat or lotions or if I'm wearing tighter clothing.  I have a few tiny nearly unnoticeable skin tags the size and shape of the tip of a pen and skin color in the bikini area and in armpits.  I've been to three different doctors and they seem sure it's not an HPV outbreak but they could not tell me what it is from, and did no testing other than chlamydia and gonnorhea.  This has been going on over 4 months.  In the last month I've started to have canker sores inside my mouth and the tip of my tongue feels like it is burned.  For a few days I  had what looked like inflamed taste buds and at the same time a sore throat.  The mouth problems have been going on about one month but i have not called a doctor or dentist.
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657020 tn?1238037518
I agree fully with alexdelong's comment but would like to add that inflamed taste buds, sore throat and sore tongue could suggest acid reflux.
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Doctors can diagnose most cases of HPV through visual inspection very easily. There is no reason not to beleive the three doctors you saw.

I don't know what is causing the irritation, but heat (tight fitting clothing), and perfume sensitivity (lotions) would be my guess. Maybe lay off the shaving, change laundry detergets, body soaps, etc...

As far as the mouth, canker sores, sore throat, and a sore tongue do not suggest HPV.I would recommend seeing a doctor about your sore throat, I doubt it is sexually realted.

Try to relax a bit. If you look for irritation or discomfort, you will find it, but it doesn't mean it is related to HPV.
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