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Deserately Seeking Help
My husband and I have been in monogomous marriage and have been for several years. Neither of us has ever been in the high risk categories for any form of STD or ever had any symptoms of an STD.
Just a few days ago, we had intercourse with KY Jelly for the first time due to vaginal dryness. Within a few hours I had a large rash that burned and felt macerated on my inner left buttock. I thought I had an allergic contact dermatitis from the petroleum and applied OTC ointments (Desitin, Lotrimin, etc). Much to my dismay, the rash on my left inner buttock became unbearable and I went to a walk in clinic today because I was unable to get an appt. with my PCP. I was absolutely floored when the PA told me it appeared to be HSV-2 and drew lab work. You can only imagine how I felt, especially when I told my husband. We are both left very puzzled with this diagnosis. Is it possible I have been misdiagnosed and actually have a Staph or yeast Infection/Impetigo/or dermatitis??? I am mortified as I am a Advanced Practice Nurse and have always taught health promotion and STD prevention and practiced health behaviors! I do not get my blood test results until tomorrow afternoon. A culture or PCR was not performed. Please help with some advice as I am left just totally shocked! Four days and still no blisters, just red hard papules under the skin between left buttock fold that burn and slightly itch. HELP PLEASE
Just a few days ago, we had intercourse with KY Jelly for the first time due to vaginal dryness. Within a few hours I had a large rash that burned and felt macerated on my inner left buttock. I thought I had an allergic contact dermatitis from the petroleum and applied OTC ointments (Desitin, Lotrimin, etc). Much to my dismay, the rash on my left inner buttock became unbearable and I went to a walk in clinic today because I was unable to get an appt. with my PCP. I was absolutely floored when the PA told me it appeared to be HSV-2 and drew lab work. You can only imagine how I felt, especially when I told my husband. We are both left very puzzled with this diagnosis. Is it possible I have been misdiagnosed and actually have a Staph or yeast Infection/Impetigo/or dermatitis??? I am mortified as I am a Advanced Practice Nurse and have always taught health promotion and STD prevention and practiced health behaviors! I do not get my blood test results until tomorrow afternoon. A culture or PCR was not performed. Please help with some advice as I am left just totally shocked! Four days and still no blisters, just red hard papules under the skin between left buttock fold that burn and slightly itch. HELP PLEASE
Sorry Grace thank you for your continued services. I do not know how to respond to you other than posting a new comment??? Is there a reply button that I am overlookiing??
you've already posted this in the herpes community and received an answer. let's just continue to follow up on it there. thanks!
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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.
