Hello
I am wondering what the window period for herpes 2 is. I was tested at four weeks and thought I was safe, only to find out that it may take up to 16 weeks to show up. The latest test was at three months with Herpes select IGG for 1 and 2 and both came back negative or less then .9 and also less then .9 for IGM combination. Most of the information I find assumes that you already have Herpes 1.
The problem I am having is the tip of my penis gets red and extremely sensitive. This lasts about two weeks and then goes away. Their is no discharge and all the tests are negative. I have been to my family doctor a dermatologist and a urologist, had many blood tests, urinalysis and swabs taken and no answers.
My question is
1. since I don't have Herpes 1 would the symptoms show up faster, if I had it?
2. I see that it is different for each person but is their a percentage that get affected within the 2 to 10 day time range? My problem started about a month later.
3. I went to the doctors last night which is five months later and he took a swab from inside my penis to test for herpes, chlamydia and a couple other things. When I get the results and they are negative can I finally put this to rest?
4. I have a hard time believing that I am doing this to myself because every time I start to relax it starts all over. How could I possibly cause my penis to get red enough that the doctor sees it, and even he is puzzled? I started taking Hydroxyzine for anxiety hoping that if I am doing this to myself it will stop.
Thank you for putting up with everyones anxiety and situations!