Can it be herpes?
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Hello. I'd like some opinions on here this has been causing me very high anxiety. 8 weeks ago I received unprotected oral sex from a woman that lasted for about 3 minutes if not less. 4 weeks after the encounter I noticed some redness on my penis foreskin right below the head. This lasted for about two days and then disappeared. Now at 8 weeks the redness came back 2 days ago and again it's gone again in 2 days. It's was slightly itchy, and there are no sores that appear anywhere on penis. The itching also happens in between my thighs, where it is slightly red also but itches more here than on penis. I am uncircumcised and do wash under foreskin every day where the redness occurs. This is also my first and only sexual encounter ever. I did a full std panel test at 4 weeks after the encounter and the Dr said everything was negative. How reliable would these tests be? Please, this has been causing me extreme anxiety and depression just thinking that I could possibly have herpes.
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Laurabe jose44866
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A lot of std panels do not check for herpes unless you specifically ask for them. My boyfriend got a panel done a few months ago but they did not check for hsv so he got a specific blood test for it last Thursday, because I may have herpes. I've been diagnosed with many things from a walk in clinic, but I scheduled an appointment with a gyno next week.
Next time you get the rash, you should go see a doctor to look at it. They can also run a swab test as well.
Even if it is herpes, don't be depressed! It's only an annoying skin condition with a horrible stigma.
jose44866 Laurabe
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Thank you the Dr said it would be checking for everything since she noticed I was very worried when I went in. She also took a look down there because I told her I had slight redness, she said it didn't look like any std. I do plan on going in next time the redness appears, just have to hurry before it disappears. Why do you think you may have it? As for the anxiety and depression I can't help it , I cry myself to sleep sometimes and whenever I'm alone.
FelizCastus jose44866
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If this were truly a first primary outbreak, you'd expect worse symptoms, plus 4 weeks is on the very late side. Usually first outbreaks occur within the first week, sometimes two weeks, of exposure. Four weeks would be less common. I would not worry so much, and should it return, get it swabbed asap if you're still concerned.
jose44866 FelizCastus
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Thank you FelisCatus I will try to get it swabbed, but I think my Dr mentioned I couldn't get a swab test if there were no sores present. Can I get a swab test without sores? I'm very concerned I can't control my anxiety.
FelizCastus jose44866
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