1. Community
  2. Infections
  3. Genital Herpes Simplex

Genital herpes diagnosis

Posted , 4 users are following.

elizabeth95629
elizabeth95629

Can genital herpes be diagnosed by a blood draw?

0 likes, 11 replies

11 Replies

  • Regret
    Regret elizabeth95629

    Posted

    yes but you have to wait 3 months after the exposure to take a blood test. also it has to be an igg type specific test.

    • Regret
      Regret carla04812

      Posted

      not likely. it doesn't look for the virus but antibodies your immune system creates when you are infected. so the Igg blood test is pretty reliable. did you test?

    • carla04812
      carla04812 Regret

      Posted

      I did at 12 weeks. came back negative but all my issues started when I had protected sex with someone that was hsv+.

    • Regret
      Regret carla04812

      Posted

      can you describe your problems? was the 12 weeks after the hsv2 positive partner or before? 12 weeks should be a good indication you are not infected

    • carla04812
      carla04812 Regret

      Posted

      I had tingling then itchiness then rawness in the first week. then had an itchy butt for a while. as well as not having the urge to pee but only going when the pain of pressure hurt. burning sensation on thighs. all for about a month. itchiness on and off for the last 5 months. noticed what look like small sores. yes after .

  • compgeek
    compgeek elizabeth95629

    Posted

    This is all my doctor did, and a tech called to give me results. Called in a prescription of Valtrex. When I went back and finally got to see my doctor instead of a Physicians Assistant, I was told I didn't have it. I have just about lost my mind over this. She referred me to a regular medical doctor. I have been in living hell since 2008, since technician called me. All I had was rash on back of both thighs, no pain. Wish I could have got proper medical help then!

    • compgeek
      compgeek jodi80749

      Posted

      No, I have no insurance. Everyday brings something new!

    • compgeek
      compgeek Regret

      Posted

      One bump on left thigh, and one on lower back!

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.