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A (hopefully) helpful post: My “herpes“ symptoms?

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rachel36479
rachel36479

So a week after unprotected sex I knew something was off. started with itchy legs. soon after, i started getting new bumps around my genital area, every. single. day. boils on my butt cheeks (eek). ingrown cysts and boils in my genital area. they werent typical herpes sores or ulcers as im very familar with those as i have oral herpes. but genital herpes can present itself any kind of way which leaves me clueless. and not only that, I would get single itchy bumps with holes in the middle on random spots of my body. i get a bump on my wrist, or my leg, or my arm, on my face, etc which made me suspect an hiv rash. (btw as far as i know as of now, i dont have hiv). the symptom that has been bugging me the most tho? my vulvar area. its inflamed! it sort of burns and is red and warm. itchy rarely but still very inflamed. i dont think its prodrome. its been a week. and to describe my discharge, it was thin, watery, and kinda smelly for a few days. so i was like 95% sure i had contracted type 2... up until yesterday anyway.

I was googling my symptoms the other day when i stumbled upon staph infection articles. ALL my symptoms check out for staph. the random bumps on my body, the boils and infected hair follicles. and staph does cause vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vulva/vagina). pretty much every symptom i have rn.

so im making this post just to document my symptoms see if anyone is experiencing similar. this post could possibly show that what you're experiencing can be a totally different thing other than herpes or even an std at all and not to freak out and assume the worst cause you never know. but if i do have herpes, it could show how different outbreaks can be, not just whats on google bc mine have been singular bumps that look nothing like what ive seen online. i also havent had painful urination or anything. this is intended to be informative. i will test for all std's and herpes type 2 soon. it will be atleast 4 weeks post possible exposure and sharing the results. if anyone wants to be updated on the outcome you can follow the post or leave a comment. i dont like it when people come on here to ask if they have herpes and say they're gonna get tested without updating on the results and just disappearing off the site, leaving anyone who may be experiencing the same symptoms totally in the dark.

anyway, im a little nervous but ill be alright. i've prepared myself for the worst so if it does turn out to be herpes i wouldnt be upset. not the end of the world. im choosing to have faith that ill be okay regardless of my results. if anyone wants to message me, feel free. updates coming soon. (sorry for the long post 😕)

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  • anonymous18076
    anonymous18076 rachel36479

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    WEIRDLY, I am having sorta the same issues. But its sorta more affecting my butt. I had an inflammed anus. I have an itchy butt check occassionally. I dont have unprotected vaginal & penis sex. I'm a girl btw. & sometimes I get a weird prickly stabby feeling in my pubic hair area and thighs. What could this be?? I suspected staph as well hoping that my partners dont have stds. However you cant trust anyone. It also sometimes makes my stomach hurt.

    • ann14932
      ann14932 rachel36479

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      well this is great!! now are you able to relax and quit worrying?!

    • rachel36479
      rachel36479 ann14932

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      oh you have no idea lol! i was stressed for two whole months. one thing's for sure, will never have unprotected with someone when i dont know their status again! the stress is sooo not worth it

  • anonymous18076
    anonymous18076 rachel36479

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    Btw I went to the doctor for an HSV 1/2 test & tested negative. My gyncelogist thinks its a nerve but she's also isnt a skin doctor. Because its on my skin so shes like its not a vaginal infection. Because Ive tested negative for gnorrhea, clamyhdia, & trich multiple times. When I showed her a bump I got from an image she claimed it didnt look like herpes, or syphillis. or hpv wart. but idk what is going on. Im tired of HIV but I dont think I put myself at risk for that being I only had unprotected oral. Idk what it could be but Im definitely gonna suck it up and take a full panel soon.

  • Cjj1256
    Cjj1256 rachel36479

    Posted

    i also have the same symptoms. commenting to see what your outcome is!

    • rachel36479
      rachel36479 Cjj1256

      Posted

      got results! negative for all std's including type 2 hsv

    • ann14932
      ann14932 rachel36479

      Posted

      did they test you for staph?! are you still ref and inflamed in your vaginal area?

    • rachel36479
      rachel36479 ann14932

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      well from what i know now, i have bv and no herpes so i havent yet set out to find out whats actually going on. im pretty sure its staph but ill have to see what happens. ill make another apointment and talk to her about it

    • ann14932
      ann14932 rachel36479

      Posted

      what meds did you get for BV?! Mine were disgusting and hard to take. good luck!

    • Cjj1256
      Cjj1256 rachel36479

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      idk if your doctor told you but the bv medication often gives a yeast infection! anytime ive had bv i always ask for fluconazole to take after my round of antibiotic for bv!

    • rachel36479
      rachel36479 ann14932

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      she gave me metronidazole but i read it causes neurological problems and i ALREADY have that so I didnt want it to get worse. i took one pill and noticed my clitoris started kind of burning! and then a little itch and cj is right, i think it does. after i started feeling that is when i looked up the pill and its side effects and no way. i stuck my fingers in my throat and threw the pill right up. (sorry lol tmi) but it scared me too much. im lucky that my bv is only mild and i dont have a smell. only lots of discharge. i had a smell for like 3 days and i think i just drank lots of water and the smell went away

    • rachel36479
      rachel36479 Cjj1256

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      i think i'll need something other than metronidazole. what were you prescribed?

    • Cjj1256
      Cjj1256 rachel36479

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      i also took the metronidazole. i need to find something else to take though because i an currently on my last day of taking it and my side effects are crazy. i have been taking 2 cranberry pills, 1 folic acid, 1 vitamin d-3, and 1 vitamin c for the past month which has helped tremendously as i was getting it monthly with the worst odor. drink lots of water and occasionally hot water with half a lemon squeezed. this really does help.

    • Cjj1256
      Cjj1256 rachel36479

      Posted

      i recently went to the emergency room because my arms and feet were going numb. she said i was showing early signs of perperal nerve damage. ive been consistently taking this antibiotic for bv for 3 years now... and seeing now that it can cause that maybe thats why i was feeling that way. i always get a yeadt infection while taking it. and i always get brain fog while taking it. also increased anxiety.

    • rachel36479
      rachel36479 Cjj1256

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      yeah. i read lots of people having neurologial disorders and damage on it. maybe theres a different medication yu can try or natural remedies, the earth is here to cure us all of most things man made medicine isnt the only answer to everything and can cause even bigger problems sometimes. im lucky that my bv never gives me odor so ill just deal with the discharge

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