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Worried I may have herpes

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cassandra26308
cassandra26308

So about three days ago I noticed at the top of my buttocks/bottom of my spine I had what felt like a strange like bump. I took a picture with my phone so I could see what it was. It looked like a few yellowish blisters together. Smooth to the touch and they didn't hurt or burn or itch. Yesterday I took another pic and it seemed a little worse looking. Today I took a picture and it looks as though they are popping and just now are starting to itch just slightly (as though a your clothing tag is rubbing your skin ) I have been googling since day one and think this my be herpes any advice would be helpful. Haven't had Harvard with anyone but my husband of 4 years (been together 7) I want to go to the doctor but don't yet have insurance and not a lot of money.

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  • kris85
    kris85 cassandra26308

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    I was diagnosed with genital herpes in February. I'm currently taking valtrex for suppressive therapy twice a day. On Wednesday I noticed small like itchy pimples on my lower back. They're not clustered like and I don't think it's body acne. I was never one to have that. I too went searching on Google and came across sacral herpes. From what I understand people who get that usually have genital herpes. I'm just getting over a cold which may have triggered an outbreak there. In your case I do hope it's not, but if so, I highly recommend Lidocaine for the itching. Best gel I've had prescribed to me! Hope this helped and you're able to get checked soon.
    • cassandra26308
      cassandra26308 kris85

      Posted

      Thank you! Yes I came across that as well. My husband and I both agreed that it does look a little similar to some of the photos we saw but nothing at all like others. If I do have it, given that we have unprotected sex, will he also have it?
    • kris85
      kris85 cassandra26308

      Posted

      It's hard to say if he does. The only way to be sure is for him to get a blood test that checks for antibodies. I'm not sure where you're located but there's a place called Any Lab in my area that's tests for herpes 1 & 2 for a very reasonable price. You can also go to your local STD clinic. Just be sure they do the IGG test. That is proven to be most accurate.
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