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Do I have herpes or molluscum contagiosum?

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HealthyC
HealthyC

I had oral sex with the man I am seeing, twice and after three days of the second time we did it I came down with a crazy fever (39 degrees and higher), sore throat severe headache and some bumps on my vulva. Oh and yes at first it hurt when I tried to urinate. I had recovered from a stomach flu the week before and thought this was odd. (I only get fevers once or twice a year) 

I got really scared and went to see a doctor and he said I have a throat infection and the bumps are molluscum contagium which is an sti but common in kids. He told me to drink a lot of water and take panadol... 

After that I have done a lot of googling and I can’t help but think it is herpes as the symptoms match up. I have burned the bumps with apple cider vinegar and treated it with tea tree oil and am taking vitamins at the moment with a towel on head trying to cool down my fever. I have even asked the dreaded question to the man I am seeing in a polite way asking if “he has had any issues in that area before” but he surprisedly said “no!” 

If anyone knows what this sounds like please let me know.

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  • victorywa
    victorywa HealthyC

    Posted

    Hey, I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through. Molluscum will have a white core. I'm thinking herpes blisters would eventually pop and then scab over just like a fever blister on your mouth. Best way to find out is to go get checked for both kind of herpes.

    • HealthyC
      HealthyC victorywa

      Posted

      They have a white core but scab over... 😞not sure what that means but thanks for the information. I am waiting for my lab results and not sure how to approach this man.

  • victorywa
    victorywa HealthyC

    Posted

    Try not to sweat it! Either way it's not the end of your life. I have experience with both. It will be okay.

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