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Uncertainty and severe depression regarding HERPES

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JLPT
JLPT

I've recently noticed a few symptoms that could possible align with HSV. 

The 1st symptom started 2 days after intercourse with my ex (whom I shouldn't have trusted in the first place):

- A small single blister formed at the bottom of my lip. It went away quickly. There were no signs of it appearing. Out of the blue, it was there one morning and gone within the next few days (probably at the end of its healing stage now). I think it may be due to my lips being severely chapped and me licking it and biting it over and over? Possibly? Minimal pain, very minimal itch, and no burning sensation.

The 2nd symptom is little after a week. My anal and perineal area is covered in lesions and a rash. Possibly a few small painless red bumps. Excruciating pain from the sores/ulcer. I've also noticed a foul smell. I clean the area very well during showers (or at least try to depending on the severity of the pain at the time being). I blame this on burning/acidic diarrhea I have been having constantly the past few days and from the constant wipes. I've only ever experienced something similar once before and it was when I changed to a dairy base diet without realizing I am lactose intolerant. Suffered from severe acidic diarrhea for a week or two. Symptoms are very much alike before and now regarding the anal sores and bumps.

NO other signs around my genital (penis). I was given oral and also had intercourse, but no symptoms/signs in the frontal area. 

I am a hypochondriac. After days of google searching, it all shows up HERPES? Suffering from severe depression and anxiety due to all this uncertainty. I'm waiting on an available time slot at a local STD testing clinic. I don't trust my family doctor as he has divulged past health concerns to my parents before.

So, I come here asking for guidance, help, advice, anything I can take from any supportive members at this point. I barely sleep, eat, or drink. My depression is getting to me and I have no one to consult with at the moment.

I don't ever take pictures or even look down my rectal area, but at this point this is a cry for help. As embarrassing as it is, I've included a picture of my rectal area if anyone would like to take a look and give their honest opinion.

 

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  • saddenedgreatly
    saddenedgreatly JLPT

    Posted

    Can should walk into any std clinic and get it swabbed asap. Even the ER may be able to do it. Preferably a pcr swab
    • JLPT
      JLPT saddenedgreatly

      Posted

      I won't be able to walk into an STD clinic until Tuesday when they have walk-ins available.

  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus JLPT

    Posted

    It certainly looks sore and irritated. Best thing, as already suggested, is to get looked at and swabbed asap. Was the sex protected?
    • JLPT
      JLPT FelizCastus

      Posted

      I can't go until Tuesday and now I am more anxious and scared for what is to come. The sex was protected.

  • BlessedStress
    BlessedStress JLPT

    Posted

    Honestly I believe it’s best to just go get it tested. If you have it you have it , it’s best to get it treated immediately.  The scariest part is being undiagnosed. You may have nothing to worry about 
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