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Herpes flare up or something else?

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Annfarr
Annfarr

I was diagnosed with Herpes 8 months ago and haven't had any problems unitl now. Two weeks ago I thought I was suffering from thrush because I was red and swollen and thought nothing of it as it cleared in less than a week. I started my period 5 days ago and pads always give me irritantion but I'm not extremely itchy, the skin around my vagina is peeling and I have sores where I've been scratching. The glands in my groin are also a bit sore which is why I'm on the edge of thinking this is a herpes flare up but I'm not convinced? 

 

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  • john71455
    john71455 Annfarr

    Posted

    Doesn't look heroes for me.

    What did test say? Genital herpes or combo test you did

    • Annfarr
      Annfarr john71455

      Posted

      Tested positive for Herpes type 2,8 months ago!
    • john71455
      john71455 Annfarr

      Posted

      first time someone has an outbreak they may also have flu-like symptoms such as fever, body aches, or swollen glands. Did you have any?

      Your doctor may give antiviral treatment and if sores sheds in 1 week means its herpes outbreak.

    • Annfarr
      Annfarr john71455

      Posted

      This would be my second outbreak, and I don't have any of those things this time. 

  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus Annfarr

    Posted

    It doesn't look like herpes to me, but that doesn't mean that it's not or is unrelated. Hard to say without any sores. Normally herpes doesn't cause peeling, but I have seen a couple or so people on here complaining that they peeled (no photos, so I can't compare), though usually during their first outbreak. When in doubt, it's best to err on the side of caution. If it happens like this again, go to a doctor asap and get it swabbed (internally as well) for your own reference.

  • bellaneybb01
    bellaneybb01 Annfarr

    Posted

    This was also one of the symptoms I experienced for the first time.

  • el22152
    el22152 Annfarr

    Posted

    hey, could you upload some clearer pics xx

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