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Alexinator
Alexinator

Hey guys I was diagnosed with type 1 herpes over two months ago (Its been almost three months since I had sex with the person I feel gave it to me. It was through an IgG test and my "score" was 1.38. I have yet to have an outbreak (I think, nothing that has seemed out of the ordinary) So no swab test or anything like that. Don't mean to sound like I am complaining since many others have it far worse. But why have I not had an outbreak yet though? Any help and advice is much appreciated. Just a normal guy trying to watch out for others around me.

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  • rosal12345
    rosal12345 Alexinator

    Posted

    people can go years without knowing they have it as they have no symptoms

    I think usually have a outbreak if stressed and ill, you can look on the internet and will give you lot of answers

    I wouldn't be complaining lol

    I currently can't get to sleep as in so much pain 😫

    • Alexinator
      Alexinator rosal12345

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that. And yeah I'm not complaining about it at all, I just want to get a better understand of why thats all.
  • Kev100
    Kev100 Alexinator

    Posted

    So you were just blood tested i assume? If you haven't had an outbreak, it's probably something you've had for a long time and don't have outbreaks. Hsv 1 is a very common disease to have.
    • Alexinator
      Alexinator Kev100

      Posted

      Yes I was blood tested with an IgG test and my score was 1.38. I have yet to go back to get tested again because money is really tight and I don't have insurance. Interesting, if that is the case then idk if I should be happy or not to be honest.
    • Kev100
      Kev100 Alexinator

      Posted

      3 out of every 4 Americans carries it. You probably got hsv1 as a kid and didn't even know it.
  • Itchy416
    Itchy416 Alexinator

    Posted

    Bro I was told you can go your whole life and not know, sometimes its mistaken for a pimple or shave bump. Just be greatful you haven't had one. I have a small one I believe, I'm going to the doctors today. If it is I definitely got it from my girl and ima let's you know
  • cartercali
    cartercali Alexinator

    Posted

    There aren't that many break outs with type one . So defintely count your blessings
  • Kev100
    Kev100 Alexinator

    Posted

    Yeah, you being diagnosed hsv1 means you have a virus that most people would test positive for. Without an outbreak, you can't really tell if you have it near your head or near your genitals. I wouldn't sweat it at all. You've probably had it for a long time and didn't even know it.
    • Alexinator
      Alexinator Kev100

      Posted

      Damn that makes me want to backtrack my whole entire life and figure out who gave it to me then. Thats pretty much impossible though. If I have had it for a long time I still need to take medication for it to reduce the sexual transmission right?
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