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Kinda freaking out, kinda not. Give me your second opinion!

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lylaxo
lylaxo

I went to get tested on Tuesday. I should have my results by Friday or Monday. The doctor believes it is herpes, which he is probably right. I'm terrified, but it was the consequences of my own actions. I just want to post this to see if anyone else is going through something similar. Photos will be at the end.

I got a new boyfriend. We had unprotected sex, a lot. I'm used to maybe once a week. I would get dry every now and then. It was rough at times too, but never hurt. He said that as far as he knows he doesn't have anything. I also got a wax between then and now too.

It started off thinking it was a yeast infection. I took the AZO yeast tablets. It didn't really help. It only hurts to the touch. I have no pain when using the bathroom, during sex, or any other time. I didn't have any of the textbook symptoms, other than sores. Do any of you think it could possibly be something else or probably not?

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  • Jb92
    Jb92 lylaxo

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    smh thats messed up, "as far as he knows" both of yall should get tested together. hopefully its not herpes.

  • NickChick1315
    NickChick1315 lylaxo

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    That does indeed look like herpes. I was recently diagnosed with genital herpes after having been with my current partner for over a year. The virus can stay dormant in your system for years before your first outbreak, if you even have one (many people with herpes are asymptomatic). So that being said, if you do test positive, it doesn't necessarily mean that your current boyfriend gave you the virus, as herpes is sneaky that way. Hopefully it comes back negative, but by the looks of it, comparing it to my first outbreak, it does look very similar.

    Also, if you are tested positive, be sure to ask what strain of herpes it is (HSV1 or HSV2) I was diagnosed with HSV1 on my genitals, which is very common. HSV1 is commonly associated with cold sores, while HSV2 is mostly found on the genitals. This can sometimes determine how you contracted the virus ( through oral sex from your partner or vaginal sex). Do make sure to let your boyfriend know if you test positive, he should get tested as well, regardless. No one deserves herpes, so please don't feel shameful or bad about yourself in any way, it's simply an inconvenient skin infection that is easily treatable with antiviral medications that help alleviate any pain or discomfort you might have while also speeding up the healing process. There are also support groups that you can reach out to that have, personally, helped me with my mental health, so don't ever feel like you're alone in this (: Hope everything turns out well for you, girl!

    • carley11433
      carley11433 NickChick1315

      Posted

      there is not a cure for herpes. my ex used too get coldsores n now i have bumps on my vagina ... my dr said most likely herpes. im 44 & i will never have sex again bc i wouldnt ever give someone a disease knowingly like that yah know condoms or not bc its highly contagious . im also a nurse btw xo warts are curable not herpes

    • NickChick1315
      NickChick1315 carley11433

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      Correct, there is no cure for herpes. However, that doesn't mean your life is over, unless you want to think that way, go right ahead. I refuse to think that way just because some incurable virus invaded my body and shows its ugly face every once in awhile, life is way too short to think negatively. What about people with way more serious health complications like HIV, hepatitis or cancer? How do you think they're dealing with it? I'm just grateful that I know for certain that I have it, and I'm not among the 80% of the herpes infected population who are unaware that they have it at all because they are asymptomatic. Those are the people that are going to continue the spread. But we who DO know that we carry the virus can be responsible about it and always inform our partner that we have the virus before having any sexual relations with them. There's even STD dating sites if you chose to avoid having that conversation with your partner, you'll both know that you carry the herpes virus in that case. Life is not over when you are diagnosed with herpes. Remember, you are your worst enemy and critic. You're still you.

  • Angel777
    Angel777 lylaxo

    Posted

    I hope you get tested, it does look like herpes. I wish you all the best with your results

  • lylaxo
    lylaxo

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    Update - My test results came back normal/negative!

    • NickChick1315
      NickChick1315 lylaxo

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      Did the Doc say what could have caused the sores/ulcers? I would test again in a few months because I was told by my doctor that if the sores are tested too late in the healing process, you could get a false negative ( this was before I tested positive). And blood tests aren't 100 percent accurate if you are exposed to the virus and test too early. I don't mean to scare you, hun, it's just that something similar happened to me about a year ago.

    • carley11433
      carley11433 lylaxo

      Posted

      so what is it ? bc it legit looks exactly like herpes .... what did your dr say ? thankfully its not bc herpes is a life sentence yah know coxoxooxxo

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