HSV-2 only: Who else, and how often do you have outbreaks?
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Thought it would be good to have a discussion thread just for those with IgG/swab-confirmed HSV-2 (so not presumed cases).
For personal "research" purposes, lol, I'm also very interested to know:
1. How long you've had it.
2. How often do you have outbreaks.
3. Did you have a history of cold sores (even if only as a child) before you acquired HSV-2.
Other personal experiences regarding HSV-2 welcome. Cheers!
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35yearwife FelizCastus
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1. I was diagnosed through type specific blood testing recently.
2. I've never had an outbreak that I know of - maybe a UTI was in the past, maybe a bad yeast infection was...I don't know. I haven't even talked to my doctor yet.
3. I've had a few cold sores in my 20's-30's but have been married and faithful for 35 years. I've been told most likely my husband transmitted it to me. He has a history of strip club oral sex.
FelizCastus 35yearwife
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Was the test for IgM or IgG antibodies, and what were your scores? No symptoms ever and only a blood test to go on is suspect when it comes to herpes, especially if you already carry HSV1, which can cross-react with HSV2 in certain test kits. If your husband received only oral sex, the most he'd likely get is potentially HSV1, which you already have.
35yearwife FelizCastus
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I don't know what he received - he's not been monogamous for sure.
The blood tests were for both. IgG was over 13 for 1 and 5.5 for 2
35yearwife FelizCastus
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Also if the prostitute had just given oral sex to someone with HSV2 she could have easily passed it directly. Just because it's type 1 doesn't mean it's only in your mouth. Type 2 can be transmitted orally.
FelizCastus 35yearwife
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HSV2 isn't so common orally and rarely ever sheds when oral. Least infectious combination of the lot.
35yearwife FelizCastus
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Unfortunately I only know about what I've been told. Even if I was the carrier - he would most likely after 35 years test positive to both as well wouldn't he?
35yearwife FelizCastus
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I agree that an IgM test can show a false positive for type 2 when you only have type 1. But from what I've been told and IgG is accurate.
blessed21582 35yearwife
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35yearwife blessed21582
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We are in the middle of ending our marriage so I don't even speak to him. I don't know if he's ever been tested for anything.
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35yearwife Guest
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Thank you. I just found out on Friday and I see my doctor on Monday next week for an exam and other testing. I'll let you know what comes out of it!
blessed21582 FelizCastus
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1.how frequent are your outbreaks ?
2. What are your triggers?
3.Are you currently on antivirals?
4.What are some things you take to prevent outbreaks?
5. What kind of foods do you eat to maintain a strong immune system?
I knows those are a lot of questions but I just want to know these things.
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