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Endometriosis and Herpes

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AnxietyGirl
AnxietyGirl

I was diagnosed with Genital HSV1 early this month. I was so stressed that I missed my period. (Pregnancy tests have all been negative) I have pretty severe endometriosis (supposed to have surgery again next month) how can I tell the difference between hip/back/pelvic pain from an outbreak or from endometriosis? Anyone else on here have both problems thatcan shed some light? I am sexually active, on acyclovir, taking many supplements, and eating healthy . I just do not want to pass this to my partner. Also I recently shaved and worried I may have stimulated an outbreak. I have slight discomfort down there but no sores at all. I'm paranoid about everything.... I just want to know a true outbreak... and will I know it?

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  • Livelife
    Livelife AnxietyGirl

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    They are both completely different haha

    I have both

    Outbreaks cause more nerve tingly pain in legs and bum 

    Endo causes more dull pain around the stomach lower back and butt

  • AnxietyGirl
    AnxietyGirl

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    Before my first outbreak, I thought I was just having an endo attack. They felt very similar to me. I didn't get tingly , I got a dull concentrated ache. The back pain was almost identical. I also get "flu like symptoms" before my period from the endo. That's why I'm so confused .

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