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john96825
john96825

Hey guys,

About a week ago, on August 26th I had a threesome with this couple. I asked if they were clean and they both said yeah and I didn't use a condom (I know, a very stupid thing to do). Around Monday/Tuesday the 28th/29th I began to have a slight painful spot near my anus. I initially thought it was a hemorrhoid (never had one before) due to recent straining during bowel movements because my diet has been crappy. The past three days have become annoying, to say the least. Sitting certain ways is painful and I'm starting to freak out. I began googling signs of herpes and hemorrhoids to verify and right now, it's lining up with herpes. It's been pretty itchy and painful. Today I read that witch hazel was a good remedy for hemorrhoids so I applied some and aside from the mild burn, noticed it was light scab material on the cotton pad. I took a picture and it appears to be a sore. I'm not sure if this is herpes or a result of a hemorrhoid but could someone give their best guess?

Thanks!

 

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus john96825

    Posted

    Doesn't look like hemorrhoids or typical herpes, but it's good that you're going to get tested just in case. Make sure they swab you if testing for herpes. The IgG blood test is not helpful so soon after the encounter, unless for benchmark purposes. The IgM blood test is never reliable.

    • Guest
      Guest FelizCastus

      Posted

      image what do you think this is? i was doing slot of friction dancing with a thong and this started happening 2 days ago, its not really getting better it doesnt hurt to pee btw im waiting for bloodwork

  • jamie82532
    jamie82532 john96825

    Posted

    Hi, did u get the answers to your questions / retest yet
    • john96825
      john96825 jamie82532

      Posted

      I haven't gotten a retest yet, I honestly forgot about getting a retest. I've come to terms with having it. I haven't had a break out since that initial one. I'll get one soon though now that this thread reminded me to get one.

  • Devon07091
    Devon07091 john96825

    Posted

    Were you ever able to get tested this month?
    • john96825
      john96825 Devon07091

      Posted

      I forgot about this thread till an email came in today honestly. I accepted the fact that I have it, many friends told me they had it as well but only one of them gets an outbreak and it's on his lip during the winter.

  • union63373
    union63373 john96825

    Posted

    I’m very surprised to see that no one pointed out that HSV1 is a major cause of new genital infections these days due to the prevalence of oral sex. So, your doctors saying it’s “very rare” is just plain wrong and not current info. It is true that if you have HSV1 general herpes, your outbreaks may be less severe and possibly less frequent.  But herpes is herpes. There is no “good” or “bad” herpes. I hope since you first wrote this that you’ve had time to read and are no longer depressed. It’s a skin condition that won’t cause you any major health issues. And I hope you found that new doctor!
    • john96825
      john96825 union63373

      Posted

      The doctor said it was HSV 1 based on my blood test results so I've come to terms with having it. I haven't thought about it too much once I got over it. Many view herpes as a STD but honestly I don't view it as such anymore because it's so common and most people have no symptoms or side effects while STDs are things that you're reminded are there. I haven't had another break out from my initial one.

  • stevie77054
    stevie77054 john96825

    Posted

    Yeah definitely herpes looks mild my ex contracted herpes in the same location however his was more widespread
  • stevie77054
    stevie77054 john96825

    Posted

    Yeah definitely herpes looks mild my ex contracted herpes in the same location however his was more widespread
    • john96825
      john96825 stevie77054

      Posted

      I'm sure I have it based on my initial blood test results. It's just that doctors don't like to say someone has herpes when it's something besides genital herpes because a lot of people have no symptoms beyond their initial outbreak though we know what the bloodwork says. I haven't had a breakout since my initial one.

  • jenny_23728
    jenny_23728 john96825

    Posted

    So did you find out if it was Herpes or not ? 
    • john96825
      john96825 jenny_23728

      Posted

      Based on my initial blood test readings I know it's HSV1. That was my initial outbreak I believe since I haven't had any since.

    • jenny_23728
      jenny_23728 john96825

      Posted

      Ok , cause I’m experiencing the same thing as you and I’m scared to death , mine doesn’t hurt at all and it’s been there for like three days but it’s inside my butthole , I’ll have to spread my cheeks to even see it , I took pictures but it’s hard as heck to take a picture of you own butt . I’m going to the doctor ASAP
    • john96825
      john96825 jenny_23728

      Posted

      Best thing to do is get a swab and blood test. If you have it don't worry, so many people have it that it's unreal. Those Abreva commercials on TV of people getting cold sores in the winter? It's herpes. I've never had another outbreak and forget that I have it honestly and you could be the same if it is herpes in fact.

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