I think I might have Herpes please help
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On Wednesday I started to get really itchy down there. I have had thrush a number of time so just assumed it was that. Put a load of cream on and went about my day. The next day I got the tablet and again continued putting on loads of cream. When I got home that day I noticed I had a few spots on my vulva - they looked like they should have a white head on but they clear.
I started panicking and managed to get an appointment at the gum clinic. The dr said that I had bv and gave me antibiotics for it. I told him about the spots and he did a swab of it but said that it didn't look like it was herpes so wouldn't give me anything for that. They haven't changed too much since then but I've just got way more.
As the day went on my glads started swelling and I started to feel really tired. That night I slept for 9 hours and the next day I still didn't feel great so pretty much stayed in bed. I had to take 5 antibiotics in one go so wasn't sure if it was that or something else.
My spots are still there and seem to have multiplied. They only really hurt when I push them down, there more annoying. It hurts to pee still the spots are red with yellow type head on them.
I know it will take a week to get my results and with the bank holiday maybe a little longer. It's stressing me out.
I Was last sexually active with someone last Friday and we didn't use a condom however it's someone I've been sleeping with for the last 10 years. I know this doesn't matter with herpes as it can lay dormant.
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FelizCastus Nelly123456
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Nelly123456 FelizCastus
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billbob123 Nelly123456
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cartercali billbob123
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they might be able to give her some numbing cream or something . but other then that.. nothing
pumpkin_love Nelly123456
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Nelly123456 pumpkin_love
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I've stopped worrying - what ever happens happens - I can't change it now.
cartercali Nelly123456
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you dont have any discharge or any of that do you ?
Nelly123456 cartercali
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I'm feeling so much better this afternoon - stopped worrying got some good food and taken some supplements to boost my immune system. I'm also guessing that my antibiotics has kicked in now for the BV as well.
The sores have got much better and seem to be drying up too.
I do have discharge but again because I have BV not sure what this is actually attributed to this or the potential herpes. Again this has got better since I took the antibiotics
Nelly123456
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Still waiting on my results however come to the conclusion that I have herpes now all the signed are there. I git myself some tea tree oil as well as herbal tables to strengthen my immune system but does anyone have recommendations on how to speed up the healing on the lesions?
FelizCastus Nelly123456
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Nelly123456
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FelizCastus Nelly123456
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Nelly123456 FelizCastus
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thanks so much I'll start swotting up.
Nelly123456 FelizCastus
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As I got my outbreak 5 days after we had sex is it likely that I got it from him and on this occurrence? I didn't get any numbers back from my test just that I was positive for type 2.
I just don't know what to say to him.
Thanks
FelizCastus Nelly123456
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Nelly123456 FelizCastus
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The last person I was with that wasn't him was in Feb.
FelizCastus Nelly123456
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That's one way, at least! But up to you how you wish to break the news. You should also do the IgG blood test yourself. If your outbreak was recent as well as your first, you should still be negative for IgG antibodies, which would indicate a new infection (so from him). If from February, you'd likely test positive for IgG antibodies by now.
Nelly123456 FelizCastus
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I have spoke to him today already and he is really worried. If it is from him then he didn't have a clue. Told him he should get tested. He said he never has unprotected sex so doesn't understand it. He actually being really nice and asked me what is next.
I have never had anything similar before. Jan after having sex with him I had really bad thrush but never blisters or tingling or glands being raised. I'm sure this was my first outbreak.
Thanks for you help
FelizCastus Nelly123456
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Nearly anything's possible with herpes, but it would seem to point to him, unless your previous yeast infections were in fact mild/mistaken herpes outbreaks (but the thrush was also after him, at least in January, right?).
Either way, he should still test and you can explain to him that it's possible to get herpes even with condoms, since they don't provide full coverage.
That's frustrating how some doctors won't test, by the way. I nearly always go private where I'm based, so provided I'm paying (or my insurance, at least), they'd better do the tests I want! Lol
But seriously, that's the only way you can confirm if this is a new or existing infection for you: positive swab + negative IgG. Of course, if he's already IgG positive for Type 2, then there's your answer as well, but that requires him agreeing to test soon, and finding a doctor who will test him for IgG (since yours wouldn't).
If you're better, there's no need to take the meds. Save them for a recurrence instead.
Nelly123456 FelizCastus
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Really impressed with how well he has actually taken it especially as we aren't officially in a relationship.
I'm still going to see if I can get an blood test I have private medical insurance with work so might try trough that.
Actually impressed with how positive that I am with the whole thing. I cried today but mainly at relief that he took it so well. I've told my mum who his strange cause even though I'll be 29in a few weeks we have never spoke about sex.
I will not let this take over my life. Hopefully I never have out outbreak again but if I do I guess I'll just deal with it when it comes.
I looked at diet and I'll make sure I try and eat healthier. I have got some vitamins to boost my immune system. Feeling positive. 😊
Thanks for all your help