Herpes or Not!
Posted , 5 users are following.
i was diagnosed with BV, but is this a herpes outbreak?
0 likes, 7 replies
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.
×
Notes on Herpes or Not!
autumn00297 Panache0716
Posted
hi there
it does look like it. are you able to go in and get it swabbed?
Justme85 autumn00297
Posted
how can you tell its herpes ?
Panache0716 autumn00297
Posted
i did a blood test & waiting to get results back. my symptoms of irritation cleared up once i started taking my antibiotics. also, i am very sensitive down there & prone to ingrown & acne.
SarahLou1234 Panache0716
Posted
It looks like it, i'm afraid.
Herpes doesn't always look like the standard clustered bumps.
Doctors often misdiagnosed herpes as they're not gynaecologists.. mine misdiagnosed me twice and said i had BV and gave me antibiotics which cleared up the unusual discharge but i was in so much pain that i went to the sexual health clinic and they confirmed that i had herpes (my blisters/spots looked sinilar to yours) gave me antivirals which healed my skin very quickly.
Get yourself to the sexual health clinic to get swabbed before the blisters/spots heal.. it'll be the best thing for you.
Do you have flu like symptoms.. body ache, fever, fatigue, swollen groin lymph nodes?
Justme85 SarahLou1234
Posted
Do you mean the pink spots in the vagina or black ones around please?
Panache0716 SarahLou1234
Posted
i went to my gyn while waiting for my blood work & bc the sores were already healed, she couldn't swab them. she did give me an exam & said despite the sores, she wasn't concerned that it was herpes. also, i am super sensitive & leading up to the irritation i started using new feminine wipes & pads.
once i started taking the antibiotic for bv everything cleared up. i read that if this was herpes the antibiotic wouldn't have done anything. also, i never had flu like symptoms, body aches, swollen lymph modes, & the sores or whatever it was is gone.
update blood test came back & i am negative for HSV 1 & HSV2
Tass83169 Panache0716
Posted
That is wonderful that your bloodwork came back negative BUT be mindful that if you test too early after exposure you can receive a false negative. The best timeframe to test is 3 months after exposure. If it was before the 3 months mark I highly recommend retesting.