There is no point in further testing. You can already be 150% sure you don't have HSV. Now you need to address why your mind is so laser-beam focused on this issue despite all rational evidence. If you cannot avoid thoughts that you might nevertheless be infected, you might need counseling.
Based on the above information and test results, would you recommend I re-test IgG levels? I know the IgM is not a reliable measure... but I guess I want to be 150% sure after 3 years of thinking I had it.
The test was done at least 6 months after possible exposure to the virus.
Thank you!!
Your test results are completely negative. As long as your last possible exposure to HSV-1 or HSV-2 was 3 months or more before the test was done, you have never been infected with either HSV-1 or HSV-2.
Search the forum for innumerable discussions about IgM versus IgG herpes antibody; use search term IgM for the most pertinent information. The bottom line is that only IgG testing is useful. IgM often gives false positive results, but that's not an issue in your case since your result is negative.
So there is no reason for "emotional turmoil". Whatever you had "down there" in 2004, it wasn't herpes. There is nothing to tell your current or future sex partners.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD