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I got these sores for the first time yesterday. Is it herpes?

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mack0730
mack0730

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hi so i got these sores for the first time ever yesterday. i went and got swabbed and did a blood test today to see if its herpes. when i google herpes sores, none of them look anything like mine so im not 100% sure that i have herpes. my results come in in about 4 days so im kinda scared because ive been with the same person for about 2 months so im not sure how to tell him that i might have herpes. idk how long i couldve had it for or anything. i had gonorrhea about 3 months ago and i read that it could also cause sores and my vaginal feels exactly like it did when i got gonorrhea. can anyone tell me if this is herpes or maybe something else?

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  • JustKasey
    JustKasey mack0730

    Posted

    It does look like herpes but I am not a doctor. You did the right thing by going and getting them swabbed. Please let us know how you go x

  • sbbu15
    sbbu15 mack0730

    Posted

    Unfortunately it does appear that you have genital herpes. The doctor should have put you on antivirals while you wait for your results. I would call them back and have them phone in a prescription for you. I know how painful and uncomfortable it is. I don't think it is gonorrhea based on the ulcers, they are in clustes and look just like my genital herpes outbreak. Good luck, message me if you have any questions.

    • mack0730
      mack0730 sbbu15

      Posted

      the pain is barely noticeable. when they first appeared yesterday i couldnt move without them hurting and then a few hours later the pain was almost all gone. i am kinda glad to hear that yours looked similar since i could not find any pictures that resembled mine. i just dont know how i got it since i had testing done 2 months ago when i had gonorrhea 😦 and ive been with the same person.

    • mack0730
      mack0730

      Posted

      sorry to keep replying but i just read your initial post and noticed that you have HSV-1 which is kinda what i was thinking i have since i have no blisters and havent had any yet. brings me a little bit of relief right now as so many people have HSV-1.

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