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Bad candida or herpes? HELP pics included

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bellatoo
bellatoo

Around 7 months ago I had a really bad case of candida which resulted in the skin around my vagina breaking out and slowly spreading all the way to my buttocks. I ended up seeing 5 different doctors with 4 of them sure of it being a skin infection and not herpes- so I never got swabbed and it went away after 2 painful weeks. Around 1 month ago I again was diagnosed with candida and was put on antibiotic pills but still suffered from heavy discharge and really really sensitive skin especially around my anus. so sensitive that i couldnt walk for more than 10-20 mins before the skin starting to burn. I had my period a week ago and I used a new set of pads (I always use ones with no perfume but couldnt find any this time). At the end of my cycle i woke up with red skin around my anus and red spots on the skin close to it. this continued to develop into skin coloured pimples/spots and some burst due to its location & friction from walking leaving sores. Theyre not too painful and I can walk and sit just fine but they sting imageand the skin is very very tender. Ive seen 2 doctors and one says Herpes (I've been swabbed and waiting for my results) & one says skin irritation. Ive been put on antivirlas for 3 days now but no change, it might even be getting worse. I'm just so confused and scared and would like to hear your insights please!!! I've only had one partner, my current bf and we've both been tested for STI's which have come out clean but I know that it doesnt include a test for herpes. thanks for reading and please let me know your thoughts!!! image

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  • B19764
    B19764 bellatoo

    Posted

    it does resemble herpes, especially since it is reoccuring. but it could be irritation as well, please update the forum with your results

    • bellatoo
      bellatoo B19764

      Posted

      Yes I guess I'll have to wait. thank you and will do

    • B19764
      B19764 bellatoo

      Posted

      message me if you need someone to talk to! im recently diagnosed so i know the feeling

    • bellatoo
      bellatoo B19764

      Posted

      very sweet of you thank you! I hope you're hanging in there

  • dee10433
    dee10433 bellatoo

    Posted

    honestly with your story its hard to tell, ive been struggle with this for the longest i would get yeast infections all through high school and still do, im now pregnant and will have to be tested for herpes all my other test came back negative please keep us updated best of luck to you babe.

  • 1122233371
    1122233371 bellatoo

    Posted

    Were you able to find out what the diagnosis was? Take care

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