I was recently diagnosed with my HSV1 and HSV2. My guy was tested about a week before me and was n.

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We have been on and off for 5 years, but i have been with other guys. i have not had any symptoms. i went in for a simple test since we decided to move into together. My nurse called and said "Hey you tested positive for herpes 1 and 2 and i called you in some medicine. Have a good day," Ive read all the forums and im becoming depressed because im just waiting for an outbreak or something. im considering retesting just because i believe in second opinions. Any advice?

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    Blood tests aren’t accurate all the time to be honest!

    Many people are positive for HSV1 as 1in2 people have it orally and genitally numbers are increasing! Having both HSV1 and HSV2 is rare. HSV2 rarely causes oral outbreaks.

    I would suggest getting a retest.

    Try not to worry! If you are positive it is really hard to pinpoint were you got it from! Given that you are asymptomatic now you will probably never have a outbreak. Or could already have had one! Not everyone has the typical painful one! Some just have a spot of irritation or something that could be mistaken for a ingrown!

    If you get retested at least you will fully know 😃

    • Posted

      thank you for the positivity. i havent had the courage to discuss this with anyone

    • Posted

      I understand you. Im so scared to receive the results. I already received medication but just waiting in the blood work and culture. I also had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and do not know how to tell him.

      Did you have unprotected sex with your guy and was he still negative? If so that gaves me hope.

      Just writing this makes me tear up..

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      SADLY, and so immature of me, we have never used protection. but keep in mind, i was with another guy because me and my NOW "steady" were always on and off. I dont want to offer you false hope but it may have tested negative because it may have been too soon

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    THIS HAPPENED TO ME. NEVER ANY SYMPTOMS EVER AND MY GUY WAS NEGATIVE. WE HAVENT HAD OTHER PARTNERS AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAD THIS FROM YEARS AGO . IM SCARED MY GUY IS GOING TO LEAVE HE HAS FALLEN INTO DEPRESSION BC OF ME GIVING HIM THIS NEWS. HOW DID YOUR GUY TAKE IT? HOW ARE U TAKING IT?

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      He said its no big deal. But i cant imagine ever having sex again. Im too afraid. Some days ive hopeful and some days i feel like just giving up. I Believe in a mighty GOD and i know either way He is going to make it alright.

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      this is why herpes isnt routinely tested for!

      because the mental impact is worse the the physical one.

      herpes shouldnt stop you from living your life! it doesnt change anything about you! its so so common and you shouldnt feel that your life is over now! worse things could be happening to you!

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