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Genital Herpes: Useful info for those looking for answers like me!

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FelizCastus
FelizCastus

Ever since I suspected genital herpes (GH) and was recently confirmed to be going through a primary outbreak of HSV-2 (ugh, the "bad" one), I have been researching the topic like crazy! Guess that's a pretty normal thing to do, lol, and I'm sure many others here have done the same.

Anyway, I thought it would be helpful to share everything that I have learnt thus far, and I will continue to add to this thread as I come across more useful, interesting and/or relevant info.

Genital HSV symptoms https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1776485

Testing for HSV https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1776488

Does having one HSV type protect you against the other? https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1776489

Autoinnoculation (self-contagion to other areas) https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1776492

When is genital HSV most contagious? https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1776494

Genital HSV transmission risk https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1776497

Antiviral meds for genital HSV https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1776501

Natural treatments for genital HSV https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1776503

Genital HSV and increased risk of HIV https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1776505

Transmission risk via inanimate objects, swimming and blood https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1778698

Genital herpes and menstruation https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1778703

Genital herpes and BV and yeast infections https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1778708

Is there a vaccine for HSV-1/2? https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1778714

Possible complications of genital herpes https://patient.info/forums/discuss/comment?discussionid=482438&commentid=1782789

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  • jj22795
    jj22795 FelizCastus

    Posted

    PLEASE HELP!!

    Lost and confused!!

    Unprotected sex March 15,

    Tested by labcorp for HSV

    HSV1/2 Combo IGM 1.0 "h"

    Waited 3 months because "expert" Dr. Warren told me to get restarted since I didn't have any symptoms AND BECAUSE IGM IS UNRELIABLE...did so

    JUNE- Herpeselect Test

    HSV 1 IGG negative

    HSV 2 IGG negative

    Now it's October

    And in the past two months

    I've got these skin bumps that look like fordyce spots, but there in both sides of my penis, the inside tip of my urethra has almost purplish,reddish brushing cut....it stings when I urinate, wear my boxers, lightly touch it and masturbate...

    I'm not sure from what I've read if this is canadidias, prostatis, diabetes, cancer or maybe I actually do have herpes....

    Anyone go through this??? Thank you in advance for input 

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus jj22795

      Posted

      Doesn't sound like herpes, plus you tested negative for IgG at three months.

  • ricardo_70934
    ricardo_70934 FelizCastus

    Posted

    Dear Felix,

    I vê been having these chronic balanopostitis since early September. My penis (gland and foreskin) condition was bad, very bad. It began with intense itching, then one úlcera, then two, and then began to spread. I had no water bubbles like the one typical in herpes, just direct ulcers. And they don’t heal even with antibiotics. Tests came positive for herpes 1 (3,4) and negative for herpes 2 (less then 0,08), but both just IgG tests, not IgM (my last sexual relation was 40 days ago before I had the test). Negative for sífilis, negative for Hiv. Now, even 20 days after I had the test, the ulceration is still on going. Every day there’s a new one, some went away but new ones always come up. No fever. What do you think?? 

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus ricardo_70934

      Posted

      I don't think it's herpes, as I replied on your other post. It's been onging for too long, which is not typical of herpes, not even a first outbreak. Have you had it swabbed for herpes, other things? That would at least help rule things in and out. Still don't think it's herpes, though.

  • scott51154
    scott51154 FelizCastus

    Posted

    Hey! My friend gave me oral and two days later I had a discharge(white). Its hurts to pee here and there, but it doesnt hurt that bad. Ive also been pterry warm 97-98F. Is this herpes?
  • scott51154
    scott51154 FelizCastus

    Posted

    Ya cuz I was tested negative for gonorrhea and chlamydia.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus scott51154

      Posted

      Other bacteria can cause male urethritis, if that's even what it is, so it's not always herpes. Or gonorrhea or chlamydia.

  • lauren19959
    lauren19959 FelizCastus

    Posted

    Can you get it in your mouth too if you have it on your genitals?
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus lauren19959

      Posted

      If you have established (over 4 months) genital HSV1, then you shouldn't get it orally, but you could potentially get HSV2 orally, although that's less likely/common. If you have established genital HSV2, you shouldn't get any HSV orally. Note "shouldn't". Exceptions may apply, as nothing is foolproof, but that's the general understanding.

  • Guest
    Guest FelizCastus

    Posted

    Great info and links.  I am distraught over my diagnosis. Embarrassed and confused.  This initial outbreak has been so painful.  I am in week 3 and still having pain, cramping and hard to pee.  Blisters have healed.  Husband of 17 years says he must have been carrying hsv2 all this time.   Confused.   
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus Guest

      Posted

      It's certainly possible and always distressing at first. Were you diagnosed with HSV2 by swab, and have you both tested for HSV1+2 IgG?

    • Guest
      Guest FelizCastus

      Posted

      By swab. HSV2.  Not sure about IgG? I actually got tested at a walk in clinic after my obgyn refused to see me because a pee test I left him was negative for bladder infection or UTI....never even dreamed I had HSV2.  Just knew I was very sick with high temp for 3 days.  
  • scott51154
    scott51154 FelizCastus

    Posted

    i touch my penis and then i started to peel the dead skin off the corner of my lip( with the same hand, without washing it). a few mins later i felt a stinging pain in the corner of my lip! the next day i woke up and my lips had a burning sensation, so i kept on licking them.

    ive been to two doctors and they both have told me that these dots arent herpes. one of the doctors told me that i have Angular Cheilities. im not sure what to beileve! they have looked like that for almost two weeks now. what do you guys think?

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