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sweethheart5703
sweethheart5703

I seem to be having some spotting when I wipe. I think it's from a sore but other times it looks like it's the discharge. Maybe both since I know I have something going on in my cervix. Is this common with herpes? For the sores to always bleed or only sometimes? What's considered "shedding?" My symptoms are really not at all on the outside. I've seen a few shiny things that are so tiny it can only be seen with a mirror and redness and itchiness only in morning and I feel irritated when I'm wet but always feel fine when I'm dry. I made another post because I'm new to all of this and it was very long and being "reviewed" but I can't see it on my end so how long will it take to be approved and if its not approved can I edit the post because it took me a while to explain everything I've gone through in the last couple of weeks. Thanks!

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus sweethheart5703

    Posted

    Genital herpes lesions can be tiny (e.g., pinhead sized), bigger, internal, external, and they can bleed a little when they rupture.

    GH also causes discharge (usually watery they say, but mine wasn't), and is sometimes associated with BV or yeast, which also cause discharge.

    Shedding is when the virus reactivates and travels up nerve pathways to the skin. Should the skin erupt, then you end up with an outbreak.

    Often, however, it doesn't erupt, but the virus can still pass via mucosal skin, like the vagina, and potentially infect others. Shedding without an outbreak is usually symptomless, so you can't tell when.

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    • sweethheart5703
      sweethheart5703 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Felis you have been extremely helpful. I've read all your comments in every post. I know I asked a few different questions today but I didn't want people to jumble all the answers into one post or for any question to get missed. I appreciate you taking the the time to answer everything throughly. I think that's what happened because when he checked my cervix on Wendesday I went to the bathroom and spotted immediately after which can sometimes happen when your totally normal during a Pap smear but I knew this was different. Later on in the day when I used the bathroom my urine burned whatever it was that he touched so I assume something opened but it eventually settled down in the evening. This is a very tricky disease because I'm already paranoid but I'm more paranoid because I have kids and now I'm reading if you touch your genitals and somewhere else on your body it can go there as well. That's crazy to me. I assumed they stayed in one area. I've been using a product for razor burn that I have used for a couple years now called Tend Skin and it's basically just alcohol and something I've been cleaning the area after every shower with that stuff with a cotton ball. It stings a little bit but then I feel like I'm better and dry at least. It stung a little more tonight pretty bad but after it cooled down I was ok. I'm hoping it will keep everything to a minimum. Oh and the doctor only started me on 1gm of Valtrex and I take two pills. Is that even enough? I'm sure he put me on a very low dose until I have confirmation but I see everyone else on 500 mg I didn't know if 1gm will do enough for me. I took my second dose tonight a couple hours ago. What do you think?
    • sweethheart5703
      sweethheart5703 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Oh and I had very watery discharge with a weird odor as my first symptom and redness. That's why they thought I had BV and yeast. I have to laugh though because my actual test results came back negative for BV and I questioned them and they said one of the strains were out of range but I really think it was just this. The yeast part I do actually have though, so they say... Lol
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus sweethheart5703

      Posted

      Many thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad you've found my replies helpful! smile

      Yes, GH is very tricky in general, because it has so many different appearances and combinations of symptoms, plus there are exceptions to everything!

      Autoinoculation is usually only a possible issue during your very first outbreak, because you have no immunity. After 3-4 months, or 6 to be extra safe, you will have developed sufficient antibodies to protect against this. Nothing to worry about really, so long as you practise common sense hygiene and handwashing. Same for when you're around your kids and others.

      I think you will find that your med is actually 1g (not 1mg, lol), which equals 1000mg, so you are getting the stronger dosage. 1mg would be like taking nothing at all!!

      About bleeding with GH, it should only ever be very light, like spotting, or not at all. If it ever becomes heavy, it is not due to GH, so go to the doctor. Just saying for the benefit of those who aren't sure.

    • sweethheart5703
      sweethheart5703 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Right... You are correct its 1g. Lol!

      And the spotting has been light so far. What's your take on shaving and razors?! I shaved yesterday down there do I need a new razor for my legs?? Should I use two different ones? I'm being extra careful around sensitive areas but I'd prefer not to get a 70's thing going on just because this is happening. lol

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus sweethheart5703

      Posted

      Lol, you can still shave, but wait till all has properly healed and I would use a separate razor, especially for the first few months of infection to avoid autoinoculation.

      Personally, I'm going to use separate razors from now on. For the first few months, I also have disposable razors, but that's just me. Alternatively, I was thinking of going back to trimming, since having some hair can act as a bit of a buffer during sex. Decisions!

  • mbclyde
    mbclyde sweethheart5703

    Posted

    I wish there were more answers I could give you. However I myself am very new to this whole experience. If it continues you may want to see the gynecologist. If you do see blisters from what I read don't touch them. I guess they can spread like poison ivy. Hang in there!
    • sweethheart5703
      sweethheart5703 mbclyde

      Posted

      I go in at this Monday for an ultrasound and a blood test to check for acute herpes. I'm afraid for him to check me. When he checked me on Wed I feel he ruptured something because on that day it burned to pee but then it went away by evening. I think my urine was morning a sore he must have touched. 👎
  • mbclyde
    mbclyde sweethheart5703

    Posted

    I think it's absolutely crazy that you could have this for years and not even know it. And then all of a sudden out of the blue BAM you got it. That just makes no sense to me. I want to know when I got it and who I got it from. These questions are going to haunt me until I either give it up and deal with it I just don't know if I'm going to be able to do that.. I'm angry and I can't help but project that anger on my fiance. He doesn't seem to be bothered by the fact that I have herpes. I just don't understand.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus mbclyde

      Posted

      Because I suspect he may already know that he has it, hence why he won't test or doesn't care to. I still think you probably got it from him and doubt you have been harbouring this for years, although this can happen to some folk. Anyway, just my two cents!
    • sweethheart5703
      sweethheart5703 mbclyde

      Posted

      Did he check himself for herpes? Maybe he has it too and is why he doesn't care? Or is he in the medical field? I have a guy friend that I've had a friend with benefit thing over the last couple years. We haven't had sex at all this year because he had a crazy schedule and because I was dating for half the year and the times I could have I was on my cycle. We have made out though a few times. I told him all of what I was going through yesterday and it didn't phase him either. A lot of people consider herpes so common that it doesn't bother as many people as one would think. 65% of the population has type 1 and 25% have type 2 my doctor told me. Since he was a firefighter for 7 years he says he's seen it all and been around it all. He knows how to safeguard himself and said it wouldn't change the dynamic of our relationship. I was very surprised to hear that but it gave me hope that maybe I won't die alone after all.
  • mbclyde
    mbclyde sweethheart5703

    Posted

    No he just won't go avast he said he would and he just didn't do it. He said its a waste of money because it could come back negative. I just feel that if I were in his shoes it's something I would want to know about my body. He said he's had no outbreaks new blisters no signs like I've had so he considers that to mean he doesn't have it. He just keeps saying don't worry I love you no matter what and I won't leave you. Should make me feel better but it just doesn't. I just need answers to my questions.
    • sweethheart5703
      sweethheart5703 mbclyde

      Posted

      That seems really suspicious to me. I wouldn't be ok with that answer but if you love him and he loves you and will stick around I guess that will be better then a guy finding out and leaving??? I bet he has it which is why he doesn't care. Then again some guys are very stubborn but I'd suspect him before anyone else I think. Maybe next time you are sexual with him you can inspect him and see for yourself. The guy that I know who gave this to me said he was tested two months ago and clean this was when he ended it with me. Then a week later I got symptoms. Then when I found out it's possibly herpes I called him because I wanted him to admit it but he still wouldn't admit it, but was also not in shock or p*ssed off at me for that matter for accusing him. He just said, "I'm sorry to hear that". Lol very unusual for a supposedly "clean" guy. Every time I get symptoms I want to go yell and scream at him but what good will it do. Your guy could also just be in denial too or too proud, men are weird. I have balls to say things to guys honestly about whether I like them or not but they can't even do that with me. Easier to just stop talking and calling rather than just saying they are "not interested". Super annoying. A little off topic but the point I'm trying to make is that guys, most not all have an ego and anything like an STD will bruise that ego. Why admit it when you can lie. Lying for guys is easier then telling the truth. Sad but true. (Most of the time that is).
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus mbclyde

      Posted

      I wouldn't stand for that. I would want to know his status, so that you both know what scenario you're dealing with. He should test for you, if not for himself.

      Also, by making out that he's negative, when he probably isn't and is just asymptomatic instead, and saying that it doesn't matter that you have it, he'll still stick with you, etc., he is kind of making it out like he's doing you a favour when he's most likely in the same boat as you!

      Lol, maybe I'm too cynical, and no offence meant.

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