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Atypical Herpes symptoms
Hi everyone
Sorry for the long post.
So I had a high risk encounter 18 weeks ago. Unprotected oral and Vaginal sex. Worst mistake of my life.
3 weeks after I developed Urethritis with a slight amount of discharge with a funky smell. Only had some stinging after urinating. Went through about 3 months of crazy anxiety, depression and stress about this. Was really suicidal.
Did tests for all stds at 6 weeks post exposure including HSV Igg specific. Positive for HSV 1(figures as i was exposed as a kid) Neg HSV 2.
Urologist gave met 1 dose Azithro plus a weeks of doxy and Methradinazole. About 6 days into the course started getting lower back pain. Also got full body muscle twitches.
Forward to 15 weeks I tested again, Pos HSV1 neg HSV2 on Igg. Pain in my neck down my back into both hips and both legs including thighs, hamstrings calves and shins. I have been to various doctors, urologists and neurologists. They can’t find anything “wrong”. Sent to a psychiatrist. He gave me meds for depression and anxiety. The twitches have become less after 3 weeks of the meds but the pain remains. I also get random burning spots on my legs and itching all over including my groin area.
I am so afraid of passing this on. I don’t live in the states but plan on travelling to the US to have the WB done. Have spoken to Terri and she says it sounds nothing like Herpes. But I have searched all the H forums and it seems like a lot of people have these symptoms.
I pray this is all in my head. Just don’t know what to do anymore. This stupid mistake will cost me everything..
Sorry for the long post.
So I had a high risk encounter 18 weeks ago. Unprotected oral and Vaginal sex. Worst mistake of my life.
3 weeks after I developed Urethritis with a slight amount of discharge with a funky smell. Only had some stinging after urinating. Went through about 3 months of crazy anxiety, depression and stress about this. Was really suicidal.
Did tests for all stds at 6 weeks post exposure including HSV Igg specific. Positive for HSV 1(figures as i was exposed as a kid) Neg HSV 2.
Urologist gave met 1 dose Azithro plus a weeks of doxy and Methradinazole. About 6 days into the course started getting lower back pain. Also got full body muscle twitches.
Forward to 15 weeks I tested again, Pos HSV1 neg HSV2 on Igg. Pain in my neck down my back into both hips and both legs including thighs, hamstrings calves and shins. I have been to various doctors, urologists and neurologists. They can’t find anything “wrong”. Sent to a psychiatrist. He gave me meds for depression and anxiety. The twitches have become less after 3 weeks of the meds but the pain remains. I also get random burning spots on my legs and itching all over including my groin area.
I am so afraid of passing this on. I don’t live in the states but plan on travelling to the US to have the WB done. Have spoken to Terri and she says it sounds nothing like Herpes. But I have searched all the H forums and it seems like a lot of people have these symptoms.
I pray this is all in my head. Just don’t know what to do anymore. This stupid mistake will cost me everything..
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I agree with Terri - sounds nothing like herpes.
However, I had covid and had a lot of those symptoms. I don't know why no one ever thinks of that, but no one ever does.
Also, I'm glad to hear you got help for your mental health, but please also talk to a therapist. That you were suicidal over a possible STD indicates a real need for it.
However, I had covid and had a lot of those symptoms. I don't know why no one ever thinks of that, but no one ever does.
Also, I'm glad to hear you got help for your mental health, but please also talk to a therapist. That you were suicidal over a possible STD indicates a real need for it.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
