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Worried abt herpes?!

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18 weeks ago had a one time unprotected sexual encounter. Drunken stupidity! I took a plan b two days after. 5 days after I had extreme itching and burning. I examined the area and didn't see any sores or blisters however I did go to an urgent care after I tried using a monistat 1 day which didn't help. It actually hurt worse. The dr did an exam and took some swabs and told me I had bacterial vaginosis! I was given flagyl and diflucan. I finished these with little to no relief. I went back to urgent care and was tested for everything including herpes. Hsv 1 igg was positive at 38. Hsv 2 igg was negative. They told me the hsv 1 was prob pre existing since childhood bc the number was so high. I have since been tested for herpes 4 other times. The most recent being at 16 weeks. Again, hsv 1 igg was 39 and hsv 2 igg negative. I've had symptoms pretty consistent (burning/itching) but not sure if it because I am obsessing and focused or not. I do have some good days. Never have seen a blister or sore and I check myself daily. Should I let it go or continue to test? Or could it possibly be hsv 1 genitally? 

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I should also say tested negative for everything else including bv and yeast multiple times. I also had positive hsv 1/2 igm but they did titers for 1 and 2 that were negative. 
  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus Guest

    Posted

    Unlikely HSV1, because your IgG was already so high not long after that encounter. IgM is useless for herpes, so disregard those results.
    • Guest
      Guest FelizCastus

      Posted

      Do you think because of my high hsv 1 igg that it could be delaying seroconversion of hsv 2 igg. I just can't understand why I have had symptoms for so long. Herpes is the only thing that makes sense. I did have some pimples on my butt and under my butt like top of my thigh but then again I can't say I haven't had that before. It seemed more intensified but maybe Bc I was so focused on that area. I also think guilt is playing a huge part bc I am married and this was a mistake I made. So between guilt and fear I think I have myself panicked. 

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus Guest

      Posted

      No, that wouldn't impact seroconversion. There are many things that can cause genital symptoms. No need to fixate on herpes.

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