Genital Herpes from Oral Herpes

[anotherscare]

Hello All

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I got myself into a bad situation
where I went to a massage parlor. I normally go in and get a Manual, but
the provider engaged me in more. It started with oral without a condom and
then sex with a condom. I read so many differing ideas, and am looking for
some clarity on herpes.

The incident happened on Dec 21, 2010. I had gotten symptoms of wanting to
urinate, without any burning or pain. I went in to get tested for chlamydia and
gonorrhea, and it came back negative. On Jan 13 I had a very bad leg cramp in
both legs and got very tired that weekend and now experiencing back pains.
I have no visible lesions.

What I want to know is does this sound like herpes? How long do these
pains last in the legs and back? Are they intermittent or are they constant?

I am worried, but not a hypochondriac, but feel like this episode is making me
into one and I am focusing and making things happen.

Also if I have no visible lesions, do I need to check the rest of my body, like
my anus?

I know the next step is to get tested, but from what I read blood is not
always conclusive, so all around my head is spinning.

Any and all advice is helpful and appreciated. Thank you again for
taking the time to read and try to help me get to some answers.

[Tajah]

Typically the virus hits with the 2-20 day mark. But it can stay in your body for years and you never know it. From all the research I have done, you can also have so mild of a breakout that you do not even realize you are having one. To answer your question about the lesions on the anus. Yes, lesions can start in/around the anus. I am proof of that (among many others). I just had my first breakout...and still going through it. I first felt it in my anus. To me, I was thinking I had a hemorrhoid. After a day or so...I soon realized it was spreading to my vaginal area. Went to the doctor and was diagnosed with HSV. I actually have an appointment today to find out which one I have. Either 1 or 2.

The best thing for you to do is just to go get tested. Have a blood test run. That will be able to tell you more. Although there is NO way to find out how long you have had it, if infact you were to come back positive. Don't worry yourself! I know it is easier said than done. Today is exactly a week since my breakout began. It has become an obsession for me. I hope you get the answers you are looking for. Just stay calm.

[anotherscare]

I do get hemmroids, and cannot figure out if it might be a hemroid or herpes.
So if it appears there, does it always spread, or can it just stay localized?

Thanks for your help Tajah.

[Tajah]

It can be in one spot...or many. This is my first breakout so of course mine with is being the first, is more severe. So therefor mine spread all over. But it can be in one area or it can spread. You might do some research or talk to a specialist and see what the different "symptoms" are for either a hemorrhoid or herpes outbreak. Like I said, when mine first started there was no doubt in my mind that I had a hemorroid. It matched hemorrhoid symptoms to a T. Little did I know it was the beginning of an ob. But do not let that scare you! =) The best advice would be to see a doctor and have some testing done. That way you can know for sure and ease your worries.

[tedabell]

It does spread to different parts of your body because this has happened to me before. I have had lesions on the inside of my vaginal lips left and right sides and one on my clitoris. Yes it does spread to different places. I think it tends to be localized also because I noticed an outbreak in the same place twice.But mind has a tendency to spread.As for the hemorroids you said you don't know if it's hemmorroids or herpes it's got to be hemmorroids because from my understanding it sounds like you do not have herpes try not to panic and think logically. Hemmoroids you should be able to distinguish it's a burning sensation in the anal area it itches and if causes discomfort when a bowel movement takes place. Another thing about hemmorroids is that when you wipe the tissues bleed and causes irritation as well as constipation.

[anotherscare]

another question, how long after predormal, does the outbreak happen?

[anotherscare]

sorry but this is more a question about the site, i accidentally hit best answer. though i think tedabell gave me a very good answer, i wanted to mark graces and tajahs answers as best answers, or can i take back a best answer? sorry about that. thank you again to all. i am not just going to observe and not freakout too much until i see the doctor. thanks again all.