Is it possible my PCR is incorrect?
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1) I took a PCR test on Friday night.
2) The doctor told me Friday afternoon I had HSV.
3) I took 2 acyclovirs between clinical analysis and the test.
4) The worse day of my symptoms was Twelve days after exposure. The clinic appointment, the test, and the two acyclovirs were all taken on Day Fourteen
5) the doctor told me that the lesion was very apparent, even from a distance, but it was not as wet or completely fresh.
My PCR Test result: TARGET NOT DETECTED
Question:
Was this chain of events enough to affect my PCR test?
or
Is my doctor incorrect?
or
Other possibility or grey area?
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FelizCastus thebear123
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thebear123 FelizCastus
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There is only one area where the ulcer appeared, and that is on the side lip of my urethra. There was only one ulcer. It's healed apparently, but i can still feel the stinging/cut like pain from it. I honestly think I damagaed membrane from hot water, soap, and even seeing a dirt particle inside. he says that is possible, but there was still an ulcer there that is HSV.
thebear123 FelizCastus
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FelizCastus thebear123
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thebear123 FelizCastus
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My doctor is 100% adamant I have HSV. He thinks the lesion is healed to the point where I can have sex again normally and not give anyone the disease. I'm on my 5th day of acyclovir out of 7. Do you have an opinion on this? I know you're not a doctor. The conversation just helps me mentally, so thank you for your response.
FelizCastus thebear123
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thebear123 FelizCastus
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Do you 1) Tell her you have a possible risk of HSV? or 2) Proceed like everything is normal?
FelizCastus thebear123
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thebear123 FelizCastus
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I just masturbated for the first time in 7 days. The urethra part flared up for a little, especially in the shower. Went away after drying off. Shaft is achey, kinda feels swollen over that "line" (i'm circumsized).
I don't know how this helps us figure out what i have or not. All i know is that if I am to avoid sex, I will have to tell her what happened. It's a blue pill red pill kind of thing now.
FelizCastus thebear123
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thebear123 FelizCastus
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Could I give her Type 1 from my penis into her mouth?
FelizCastus thebear123
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thebear123 FelizCastus
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Also, in theory (or even actuality), if the DNA of the virus is not there, then I am must at least be passed the period when I can transmit HSV to someone, correct?
thebear123 FelizCastus
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FelizCastus thebear123
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It is hard to study transmission for ethical reasons. The few studies done have involved existing discordant couples (which may bias results), where one partner has genital Type 2. Genital Type 1 transmission seems rarely studied, if at all.
Assuming the worst -- that despite almost negligible circumstances, you managed to acquire presumably genital Type 1 -- it is hard to say what is safe now or not. On the one hand, Type 1 is not typically transmitted via intercourse. On the other hand, new infections are more infectious and shed more (certainly the case for Type 2), and you have only just recovered. Personally, I'd err on the side of caution.
thebear123 FelizCastus
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The entire first week I thought I had nothing because he said it was an abrasion. Then the second week, it's suddenly an ulcer that is healing. I'm not even in the denial stage anymore. I just feel angry now.
The logic I typed above is what my doctor told me today: "Based on the fact that the ulcer was healing already whe I first saw it, it looks healed now, your PCR coming up negative, and you're on five days of acyclovir while still on antiviral drugs, I say it is safe for you to have sex again"
I don't know what to do anymore. I feel defeated and the worst part is I feel like I can't bounce back from this. I've ruined the most perfect relationship of my life. I see my girlfriend in five hours. I don't know what I'm going to do. Tell her. Not to tell her. I don't know anymore...
FelizCastus thebear123
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thebear123 FelizCastus
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I'm going to finish my medication and wait for my igG next Tuesday. If those are negative, I will retest again in about 2 1/2 months.