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j08653
j08653

I was diagnosed with antibodies to HSV-1 a few months ago. Weird thing is I've had what I assumed to be a swollen lymph node in the left side of my groin/pubic area. It has been like this for the past 2 months or so and I'm not so sure if it's from HSV. I haven't had any other symptoms aside from this. So no blisters, ulcers or anything of the sort. No pain during urination or any bumps aside from the swelling in the groin area. I haven't been sick or anything either. I'm wondering if it could be a hernia. I don't know if it could be a dermatitis because one day I did see the skin in the area look a bit leathery. But this could be due to stretching the skin I guess. Blood tests have come back normal twice because I was concerned about my hair beginning to fall out due to due unrelated medication. Any and all help is welcomed.

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus j08653

    Posted

    Have youever had cold sores? You'd test positive for Type 1 because of that, if so, which would mean the swollen node in your groin could be unrelated.

    Or you could have extremely mild symptoms of a Type 1 genital infection. Did you receive oral sex recently?

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus

      Posted

      P.S. Either way, you are positive for Type 1 somewhere!
    • j08653
      j08653 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Nope, never had a cold sore. Talked to my doctor a few weeks ago and all of my previous check ups were negative...until now. I don't eat or drink behind others (not even my own mother or father) because I saw so many people get Mono when I was younger. I'm fairly certain of who I got it from, but I talked to you about that before lol...headache. I've only been with 2 people ever and I was tested before and years after my ex girlfriend...negative. I'm pretty much a creature of habit. The only people I would eat behind would be someone I was seeing for obvious reasons. If I'm kissing them etc. then it wouldn't make sense not to eat behind them.

      No, I haven't had any form of intercourse since early September. I'm really hoping it's not genital but it sucks anyway to know I have it now. But I'm going back soon to get another check up and see what's going on.

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus j08653

      Posted

      Lol, I didn't recognise your username. Have you changed it slightly since? In any case, now I remember you!

      Yeah, you have Type 1 somewhere, so it's just a matter of where, but if it is that mild and non-existent for you, perhaps there's no need to worry about it until it one day pops up, if it even ever does. Not much more you can do, other than avoid kissing/sex if you ever do notice something suspect in either location.

      I forget the details now, but did you retest to make sure the first positive IgG was not a freak result? In case you are ever doubtful, there's the (much more expensive) Western blot. Still won't tell you site of infection, though.

      A swollen inguinal node is less common with recurrences (just realised you said you tested positive months ago, plus I remember the gist of your story). Can happen, though. So, it could be related, or not related at all. Need other symptoms to definitively determine the location, I'm afraid.

    • j08653
      j08653 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Haha, I haven't been tested again as my insurance only covers it every 6 months. I will be going back soon though. It sucks because I don't even know what to expect from an outbreak. If this is it, fine. I mean it's a bit uncomfortable and I'm not sure what is going on with the skin around the area but I'll try to find out soon. Thanks for all your help!
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