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harrij
harrij

Four years before I had sex..now I am having problem of urine retention tingling sensation on leg, toes,buttocks and sometimes on genitals continously from last two months. I tested for std all came back negative only positive for igg hsv 1/2..then I ordered type specific hsv igg test which came out negative for both hsv 1 and 2. I am bit confused about this test whether I am positive or negative for herpes???? I never had an outbreak but continously tingling sensation from two months. Is it possible to have this sensation without having outbreak????

My type specific igg results are

Hsv 1 igg . 21 (negative)

Hsv 2 igg .15 (negative)

Which one should I consider???

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  • feelbroken
    feelbroken harrij

    Posted

    How soon after sexual contact, did you have a blood test done?
    • harrij
      harrij feelbroken

      Posted

      I did protected sex..I had this blood test after four years...when I feel tingling sensation and urine retention problem..I heard only type specific igg blood test should be considered
  • feelbroken
    feelbroken harrij

    Posted

    And yes, it is possible to have those symptoms and actually never have a sore appear.
    • harrij
      harrij feelbroken

      Posted

      sensation lasting from last three month in feets lower limb, buttocks, thighs...accompanied with lower back pain...can after four years problem of urine retention can be caused by hsv 2???
    • feelbroken
      feelbroken harrij

      Posted

      I mean you have symptoms that can be herpes, but you haven't had any sexual contact since that last one 4yrs ago? And I ask protected and unprotected, including oral?
    • harrij
      harrij feelbroken

      Posted

      I haven't had sex from last four years..I did protected sex... no oral sex at all...and I did sex once in my life and that was four year ago..after four years I am having this problem...there fore I ordered blood test myself no doctor recommended for blood test...my combo blood test came out positive..then I approached for type specific to know which one I contracted, which came out negative.. I was totally confuse which test is to be considered..
    • feelbroken
      feelbroken harrij

      Posted

      IgG is the preferred standard. I recommend doing the western blot test, to know it out a doubt, but based on those results it says negative.

      Google Westover Heights clinic and they can send a test over to you. I'm going to assume you are not in the US?

    • harrij
      harrij feelbroken

      Posted

      Yes you are right I m not in US. Please tell me that western blot can provide me type specific result???i want to know that type specific igg is more reliable or combo igg( that cant differentiate between hsv 1 &2)????
    • feelbroken
      feelbroken harrij

      Posted

      Yes, it is the best test to test w herpes, bit it is expensive. So you've never found a bump or two in you?
    • harrij
      harrij feelbroken

      Posted

      Not a bump...but a red patch on glans that is lasting from two months, my doctors says it is yeast infection...plz tell can herpes sore can last for two months???
    • feelbroken
      feelbroken harrij

      Posted

      I've seen it happen, but not very common. Usually someone w a weak immune system, was neevr put on meds and was a primary OB. Can you post a pic of your rash?
    • harrij
      harrij feelbroken

      Posted

      I am new to this forum can you please tell from where and which option I can upload a pic so that you can examine it
    • feelbroken
      feelbroken harrij

      Posted

      Option is not available from your phone, you will have to hop on a computer.
    • harrij
      harrij feelbroken

      Posted

      Okkk... R u also living with herpes ???if you are please tell me about your symptoms and how frequently ob occurs???
    • feelbroken
      feelbroken harrij

      Posted

      Yes I am. It is different for everyone to be honest, because it's all about how our immune system handles the virus and our immune systems are as unique as our thumb prints. .

      I had a particularly bad reaction to herpes and it has taken me a yr to get it under control. Up until recently I had one internal sore during my cycles, I get a tingling sensation, along w crawling, itching, pins and needles, a burning sensation here and there on my genitals, buttock and back of thighs.

      I am on daily meds, so if I had an OB, it was from my period or if I drink more than 4 drinks of liquor. Now my obs are just a red bump or a couple.

      I really think you're letting your anxiety get the best of you. Did you take the Elissa test for the herpes IgG? I think you should stop worrying.

    • harrij
      harrij feelbroken

      Posted

      Thanks for sharing your experience..yes I did elisa type specific igg test...so how many days after sexual contact you got symptoms...and from how many years yiu are living with hsv?? reason for my anxiety is my parents forcing me for marriage I am in dilemma what to do
    • feelbroken
      feelbroken harrij

      Posted

      I think you shouldn't worry based on your last test results. You've not been sexually active at ALL for at least 6 months prior to take that IgG test right? If so then stop worrying. I would contact that Westover Heights clinic I told you about.

      I had symptoms faster than most... I had symptoms w in 2-3 days after sexual contact.

      I've had it for a yr now.

      I'm going to make the assumption you are of Indian decent?

    • harrij
      harrij feelbroken

      Posted

      Wow great how you come to know about that m from India...my only worry is about marriage how to tell about this to my family that I m having this virus. I cant spoil the life of anyone else...but it nice to talk with you u are a nice person, r u married or single ??? And what you do???
    • feelbroken
      feelbroken harrij

      Posted

      Your screen name was one indicator and arranged marriage was another one. I also know you guys are not really supposed to have sex outside of marriage, so there's a possibility you saw a prostitute and why you are so anxious about possibly having anything, am I right? I work w a lot of Indians, so I have some insight into the culture.

      I'll answer the rest of the questions in priavte message.

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