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Is this Herpes?? Please Help (picture attached)

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PleaseHelpMeGod
PleaseHelpMeGod

Several weeks ago I had intercourse with a partner that I believed I could trust. We used a condom but it broke and we continued for several minutes. My partner never mentioned that she had herpes or led me to believe she did. Yet, several days to a week later, two red spots appeared near the tip of my penis. In the following week, more spots appeared on the shaft. From what I've gleaned from the internet, I am assuming that this is herpes, which is pretty devastating to me. I'm still pretty young (college age), and at this point I'm just looking for a second opinion! I've attached a picture.

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus PleaseHelpMeGod

    Posted

    Was it just the one broken condom for a brief period or were there other genital-to-genital exposures, like rubbing without a condom (penetration not required)? Did you receive unprotected oral sex? Is there any discomfort when you urinate? Are new bumps still forming? Also, prod your groin to check for swollen/tender lymph nodes.

    The appearance of your bumps is not classic herpes, but that admittedly doesn't mean too much. The only way to know for sure is to test. If you can get to a clinic asap, ask for a herpes swab test. If none of your bumps are very recent, the odds of a false negative are higher, but you can still try (a PCR swab is more accurate and less time sensitive than viral culture, if available). As backup, test for type-specific HSV IgG (not IgM) antibodies at 3+ months.

    In the meantime, don't pick or squeeze anything! And wash your hands properly with soap and water after touching as a precaution.

  • chantell56006
    chantell56006 PleaseHelpMeGod

    Posted

    I'm no doctor, but it looks like herpes or some form of warts. Get to a doctor and see for sure by having lab work done. You might as well get tested for all stds. Listen, I was lied to by a younger guy and mine was horrible. It hurts to know someone you trusted didn't give enough thought to tell you anything. Stay strong and be sure to make that appointment.

  • PleaseHelpMeGod
    PleaseHelpMeGod

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    So today I went to the doctor finally (there weren't any openings when I first noticed the spots) and he told me quite confidently that what I have isn't herpetic (i.e. I don't have herpes). Still, I gave a blood sample, so I suppose I'll know for sure in about 3 weeks. Thank you to everyone for your responses! This has been a pretty nervewracking time for me and I appreciate the feedback.

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus PleaseHelpMeGod

      Posted

      Curious to know what your doctor thinks it is. Did he say? Also, if the blood test was to rule out herpes, it needs to be the IgG antibody test, ideally at 3 months post-exposure. Testing now may be too soon, so may only be good for baseline purposes. If the IgM antibody test, you cannot rely on the results at all.
  • Uoser
    Uoser PleaseHelpMeGod

    Posted

    Hi, I'm with similar injuries. What did the doctor say it was? Please help me!

  • john66412
    john66412 PleaseHelpMeGod

    Posted

    Bro did you ever hear back from your doctor and or the results of the tests? I'm also freaking out since I have something a little milder but that looks identical to what you have. Please let me know, I'd really appreciate it. 

    • thebrian1
      thebrian1 john66412

      Posted

      don't you hate when the person doesn't respond? smh what ended up happening with you bro? what were the results?

    • johnlew
      johnlew john66412

      Posted

      Hey did you ever got your self checked out? I have the same symptoms. It Would be very helpful to know what it’s causing it. 
  • Maa111
    Maa111 PleaseHelpMeGod

    Posted

    what a cliffhanger... please dude, 4 years later - tell us the results of the test!

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