What are first signs of herpes?

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i had unprotected sex 7 weeks ago and after my vagina was itchy so i went to the clinic and got tested for all other STIs. she had checked me over and said it all looked ok. all other tests were negitive. 5 weeks after i think i was exposed my legs began tingling. so now im really concerned as to what it is. is this a symtom of genital herpes? would i have had a outbreak yet after 7 weeks?

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  • Posted

    not always! most people live with hsv with out having any symptoms.

  • Posted

    most dont have symptoms. but i believe i got the worst of it. i experience horrible lower back/butt/leg pain, watery discharge causing bv, fatigue, depression, increased anxiety and stress from thinking too much, which is really bad because stress worsens it. most time i also get a sore throat.

    • Posted

      its normal to feel stressed. try not to think about it too much (its hard i know) but the virus basically thrives off of stress... anytime i have any big stress in my life i seem to get an outbreak following.

    • Posted

      ok thanks alot for the help. i hope u are feeling better

  • Posted

    ask if you were tested for hsv because they dont normally test you for it unless you ask. but the window for an out break is 2 to 20 days or it can go unnoticed

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