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Is this Herpes?

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b24714
b24714

Since my last test (which came back negative), I haven’t been tested. But I have been getting outbreaks..? How is this possible? Can you tell me if this is really Herpes? I’m really frustrated! 

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  • b24714
    b24714

    Posted

    How do I upload a photo?
  • ashlyn26137
    ashlyn26137 b24714

    Posted

    You can get cold sores without having anything I have herpes type 2 which is the Genitals but just yesterday I had a horrible outbreak in my mouth which would be type 1 but I don’t have type 1 are you stressed about anything? That can cause bad outbreaks. But there are certain pills you can buy at stores that I heard they help.
  • justsolucky524
    justsolucky524 b24714

    Posted

    How long have you had outbreaks? How were you tested? If blood igg, it does take time to show up. Also, hsv 2 DOES NOT only show up in the genital area nor does  hsv 1 only show up in the oral region. They prefer those areas but can be transmitted to either. To upload a pic you have to sign in from a pc.
    • b24714
      b24714 justsolucky524

      Posted

      Just about six months ago it started. I used salve & it went away. Came back two months after & I started acyclovir. On the third outbreak is when I got tested for hsv 1 & 2. I guess the stress is what keeps it coming back

  • b24714
    b24714

    Posted

    UPDATE

    Since my last blood test which came back negative, I have still been having outbreaks. 2 days before I had sex with my first partner since, 23rd of January, I did a second blood test & it came back negative. We had sex & on sunday 3rd February, I got a very bad outbreak! It’s so bad I cannot walk properly! Help please! I have no idea what else to do!

    • b24714
      b24714

      Posted

      A response would be greatly appreciated 😪 help pleaseeeeee

    • Guest
      Guest b24714

      Posted

      You need to get swabbed when you are having an outbreak. That will be the only way to know for sure.  I’ve heard of people getting tested at 12 and even 16 months and it showing negative but they swabbed positive .  I wish you the best of luck .
    • justsolucky524
      justsolucky524 b24714

      Posted

      Have you been tested igg for both hsv 1 and 2? Have any sores been swabbed? Stress can increase the likelihood of outbreaks so though I know it's difficult you must try to relax a little. Wear loose clothing, air dry, no underwear whenever possible

    • b24714
      b24714 justsolucky524

      Posted

      Yes I have been tested for both. Both negative. But no swabs. Thank you for the advice!
  • b24714
    b24714

    Posted

    Update: 

    Visited my doc with the blood results. He diagnosed me with Lipschütz ulcers & said because of the negative results (very negative he said), it won’t make a difference doing a swab 😕 

    Any other advice? 

    & what causes these ulcers? 

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