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Symptoms without an outbreak

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dawn_15837
dawn_15837

Was hoping to get advice from anyone else who has experienced similar symptoms of GH. I was diagnosed by a blood test with an Igg test positive for HSV 2. I've never had an outbreak of sores but have experienced the tingling, itching, burning, lower back pain and leg numbness for the last two months. Is this normal of an initial outbreak? It's lasted two months off and on.  Very worried 😔

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  • bri0437
    bri0437 dawn_15837

    Posted

    Just your nerves. The disease in your nervous system. My legs & sometimes thighs tingle or have some weird nerve feeling. During my 1st OB I had symptoms like I had the flu: a fever, headache, chills & pain ueination due to blisters I didn't know I had

  • ester80818
    ester80818 dawn_15837

    Posted

    Hi Dawn,

    What initially brought you to get tested? Are you on meds?

    • dawn_15837
      dawn_15837 ester80818

      Posted

      I had unprotected sex in Aug 2016. After about a week I was having what felt like a bladder infection. Then came the tingly pin needle feeling down below. I'm not on any meds as dr keeps telling me it's now a yeast infection. Do you think meds would benefit my symptoms? I took a full panel std check. All negative but a HSV 2 positive result.

    • ester80818
      ester80818 dawn_15837

      Posted

      So you have hsv but doesn't think this is an outbreak?? Do you have any lesions??

    • dawn_15837
      dawn_15837 ester80818

      Posted

      OB said no lesions but did say my tingly feeling is a symptom of herpes. She did a swab test. I just can't understand how I could have this feeling off and on for 2 months without breakout. I just want to feel better. sad thanks for any advice!

    • torn-83923
      torn-83923 dawn_15837

      Posted

      I know how you feel. I've been experiencing burning discomfort for weeks now. I just want to feel better also it burns mostly after Sex. And I stay tired a lot

    • ester80818
      ester80818 torn-83923

      Posted

      Is it just general burning no other symptoms? Are you on meds?
    • dawn_15837
      dawn_15837 torn-83923

      Posted

      I'm so sorry! From what I've been reading it does get better. Were you diagnosed with HSV2? Are you on meds?

    • torn-83923
      torn-83923 dawn_15837

      Posted

      Well had several test done and all come back negative but had a cluster of blisters come up on leg and dr said was herpes. I think fixing to get appointment with gynecologist. I have a cream and generic brand of valtrex. Thinking I need something else cause OB happens a lot it seems
    • torn-83923
      torn-83923 ester80818

      Posted

      It mostly just burns after Sex that's all. No other symptoms. I have a generic brand of valtrex

    • dawn_15837
      dawn_15837 torn-83923

      Posted

      Yes get to Gynecologist as they seem to have more experience in this area. I hope you find answers. I know it's so frustrating and scary.

    • torn-83923
      torn-83923 dawn_15837

      Posted

      It is scary and frustrating. So glad I found a place where I can talk to others who know what I'm going through.

    • dawn_15837
      dawn_15837 torn-83923

      Posted

      Agree! Not an easy topic to bring up with friendssad keep us posted on your progress. I hope I get more answers today. Take care!

    • torn-83923
      torn-83923 dawn_15837

      Posted

      Thanks everyone for all your help and comfort. Helps a lot being able to talk about it. I have a appointment for the 19th with gynecologist
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