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mimi201717
mimi201717

I was diagnosed with genital herpese in 08/2016. Never had blister on my genital area but I have a constant heat/raw feeling with no pain.... I was wondering anyone experienced this??

I went thru all STD TESTS and I was negative expect for HERPESE. Now my doctor told me to take 1 500mg valacyclovir/ daily. It's been 2 weeks l see no changes

Please help ...

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus mimi201717

    Posted

    If you never had an outbreak to swab and only a positive blood test, it may not necessarily mean you have herpes. Depends on the type of blood test and how you scored. Were you tested for IgG antibodies or IgM antibodies? Do you have your index scores?
    • mimi201717
      mimi201717 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Hi

      Thank you for ur help

      yes I was tested positive for both

      index numbers below

      IgM 0.40

      IgG >5.00

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus mimi201717

      Posted

      IgM can be ignored, as it is not a reliable test for herpes. Is your IgG score for HSV1 or HSV2, or for both combined? Usually, you are tested for both HSV1 and HSV2 separately, so that the infection (if positive) can be typed. A combined result is less helpful.
    • mimi201717
      mimi201717

      Posted

      And IgG simplex 2 results were > 5.00

    • mimi201717
      mimi201717

      Posted

      These were not combined results
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus mimi201717

      Posted

      Hmmm, that would seem to indicate positives for both. Pre-existing HSV1 can in some cases interfere with the HSV2 IgG HerpeSelect test kit, which is why I asked, but the odds of that being the case with an HSV2 score of >5 are lower. If you are ever able to get a hold of a different test kit or the $$$ University of Washington western blot, it may nevertheless be worthwhile to check your HSV2 status again. Out of interest, why were you tested for herpes if you've never had a genital outbreak?

    • mimi201717
      mimi201717 FelizCastus

      Posted

      I made a bad decision and had unprotected sex someone that I trust... I never had a break out but since September l have a constant burning sensation that it doesn't seem to go away so that's why my doctor prescribed me for daily, 1 valacyclovir 500mg pill but there's no relief and it's driving me insane..

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus mimi201717

      Posted

      The burning may not be herpes related (valacyclovir should help if that was the case), but could be due to a pH imbalance and resulting BV infection. Have you had that checked out? Try oral probiotics or eating other live cultures, etc.
    • mimi201717
      mimi201717 FelizCastus

      Posted

      BV was negative l take live cultures yogurts, pills no changes

      Do u know what supplements can help with PH balance ?? I could try that

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus mimi201717

      Posted

      You can research probiotic vaginal suppositories or lactic acid gels. There are also other vaginal gels designed to promote/maintain normal vaginal pH (which is acidic, fyi). Do not use a douche.
  • k64294
    k64294 mimi201717

    Posted

    I have had the feeling when you are walking it feels almost like your underwear are rubbing the sides of your legs. both my mother and I have herpes and what I have learned from her is when you feel like that some days it's good not to wear underwear and sweatpants become friends. Your medication that I am also one is good, my doctor gave me a choice of once a day or when I feel an outbreak. I do when needed so my body doesn't get used to the meds. Also it could just be due to the fact it's too hot the rubbing could be causing something under the surface a irritation

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