Hsv1 and 2
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I was diagnosed with genital HSV1 5 years ago. My doctor told me I was probably never going to have a OB again. It was by far the worst pain ever. I couldn't even sit. I was put in captured for 10 days and symptoms were gone in about a week. However about 2 weeks ago I got the feeling of an OB. My lymph nodes felt swollen and tender. But I left it alone because according to my gyn I was probably never going to go through that again. A few days later BOOM. A few lesions on the Rhine of my vagina. I go to the doctor and test positive for having 1 and 2. I was shocked about the hsv2!
I been on valtrex for 2 weeks. The lesions went away. By my labia is still a little swollen and it's still painful. Can it still be the virus lingering around or could it be something else???? Anyone experienced this. I feel like it's been a while now. Should've been good by now. Any suggestions???
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FelizCastus Fetty
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Fetty FelizCastus
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They tested me with blood work.
Hsv2 igg 3.88
Hsv1 igg >5.00
FelizCastus Fetty
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If the test kit is HerpeSelect, as I suspect, then there's a possibility that your HSV2+ is false, caused by a cross-reaction from your definite HSV1. You can either try to find a clinic with different test kit, order a University of Washington western blot (not cheap) ... or swab the next outbreak.
Your doctor should really have swabbed you, since that is a direct and accurate test (if the lesions are new). The IgG antibody test is indirect, does not indicate location, and can be prone to cross-reactions in some cases depending on the test kit.
FelizCastus
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P.S. The higher your HSV2 score, the less likely it's false. 3-something is a medium score, so open to some doubt in the presence of pre-existing HSV1.
Fetty FelizCastus
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I really do hope the hsv2 is false. My gyn was so...... not helpful. I made an appointment at another place but I don't have an outbreak right now really just a little swollen Labia and discomfort. Thank you so much for your input!!