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HSV infection weirdness
Hi from Asia
A big thank to everyone who has responded to all the other question, I've been reading alot of them and educating myself, and truly appreciate all the support given.
Now for my case, I had an encounter with a CSW outside my marriage about 11 weeks ago (YES I totally regret it after and never felt good ever since) . I dont think I had any noticeable symptoms such as blisters or lesions, and I dont recall having anything painful on my skin. Fast forward 8 weeks later, I had a dream about me getting a nasty case of STD which I panicked really bad and had anxiety for a week+, so I went to get a STD test.
I did the full STD test (not sure 10panel or 11 panel etc, but it tests for everything under the sun, they are all IGG tests) at the beginning of the 10th week which is 67 days post exposure. Everything came back negative. I notice that the reference range for my tests for HSV were slightly different from the ones I always see here, I assume is the difference between countries
HSV1
Negative 1.0
HSV2
Negative 1.0
Both my HSV were 0.1
The test sort of calmed me down a bit, seeing its already past 9 weeks and seems like a good indicator. My doctor says it is conclusive and I dont need to be retested.
However I was still having anxiety issues. I started feeling poking feelings all around my penis, its not really itchy, just feels pokey as though something sharp and tiny is poking and irritating it. My inner buttocks are starting to radiate and my inner thighs, though I suspect is my prostatitis that is being triggered from all the stress and anxiety. I started looking every where around my groin area to check for anything. I had a very small bump with a skin colored border and a white/yellowish centre at my pubic area. I panicked and went to see my doctor again. He said it was a genital wart and jsut gave me some cream to put over. I watched that bump like a hawk everyday and it didnt seem like it was growing bigger, and it is not painful when I touch or press it.. So I assumed it wasnt a HSV blister.. since I dont think it should happen this late? And i promised i have never had any encounters since this one I've mention.
So I asked my partner of 6 years to maybe get a test too.. as I was afraid my tests results weren't exactly conclusive. I'm very certain she has been monogamous to me and yes I'm guilty of looking for fun outside the relationship. She agreed and took the tests on the 75th day of my exposure. This is the first time she is doing a STD test as I'm her second partner in her entire life, and she has never felt sick/ill or any genital problems besides getting bacterial Vaginosis or BV sometime early this year.
Due to my anxiety issues again, I went to take another HSV IGG test today 80days post exposure which is pretty close to 12 weeks mark and was told to wait 2-3 days for the results. So happens my partner called me today. She got her results today, and it shows her HSV 1 IGG is 20.1 positive. I then asked her about her history, whether if she recalls any blistering around her lips or anywhere? She said she doesn't remember anything around her lips or mouth, mostly sores inside her mouth, and occasionally chapped lips. Unfortunately for us, I do not know her history of HSV since this is her first test and she may have gotten it before we were together.
So my question is, what are the odds of me giving her HSV1, while I was negative after 9 weeks with no symptoms? And she is positive with no symptoms so far? Assuming I did pass it to her, and the average of ppl turning positive 3-6 weeks, lets assume 6 weeks for her, I would have had infected her around the 6th week I was "exposed". The timing seems a bit too odd or convenient as though fate is playing games with me, and yet I'm still negative after 9 weeks.
Is there such a thing of someone getting HSV, passing it on to someone, and that someone gets positive earlier than the initial person who was exposed in the first place?
I feel like I'm stuck in this circle of who infected who now. If my results for my current HSV test comes back Negative for both, then I'd say probably she had it much earlier? Or am I one of the 10% people who does not produce antibodies as mention before by one of the resident posters in here "feelingundone" was his handle.
Or if its positive this time because I got it from her recently? Feels like its a loop that cant be answered. Now im having anxiety that I might have HSV2 as well. And I definitely dont want to pass it to her.. Please talk to me somebody. I feel like i cannot handle this anxiety anymore.
Auntyjessie please if you can talk to me I'd much appreciate it. I dont know where or who else to turn to...
A big thank to everyone who has responded to all the other question, I've been reading alot of them and educating myself, and truly appreciate all the support given.
Now for my case, I had an encounter with a CSW outside my marriage about 11 weeks ago (YES I totally regret it after and never felt good ever since) . I dont think I had any noticeable symptoms such as blisters or lesions, and I dont recall having anything painful on my skin. Fast forward 8 weeks later, I had a dream about me getting a nasty case of STD which I panicked really bad and had anxiety for a week+, so I went to get a STD test.
I did the full STD test (not sure 10panel or 11 panel etc, but it tests for everything under the sun, they are all IGG tests) at the beginning of the 10th week which is 67 days post exposure. Everything came back negative. I notice that the reference range for my tests for HSV were slightly different from the ones I always see here, I assume is the difference between countries
HSV1
Negative 1.0
HSV2
Negative 1.0
Both my HSV were 0.1
The test sort of calmed me down a bit, seeing its already past 9 weeks and seems like a good indicator. My doctor says it is conclusive and I dont need to be retested.
However I was still having anxiety issues. I started feeling poking feelings all around my penis, its not really itchy, just feels pokey as though something sharp and tiny is poking and irritating it. My inner buttocks are starting to radiate and my inner thighs, though I suspect is my prostatitis that is being triggered from all the stress and anxiety. I started looking every where around my groin area to check for anything. I had a very small bump with a skin colored border and a white/yellowish centre at my pubic area. I panicked and went to see my doctor again. He said it was a genital wart and jsut gave me some cream to put over. I watched that bump like a hawk everyday and it didnt seem like it was growing bigger, and it is not painful when I touch or press it.. So I assumed it wasnt a HSV blister.. since I dont think it should happen this late? And i promised i have never had any encounters since this one I've mention.
So I asked my partner of 6 years to maybe get a test too.. as I was afraid my tests results weren't exactly conclusive. I'm very certain she has been monogamous to me and yes I'm guilty of looking for fun outside the relationship. She agreed and took the tests on the 75th day of my exposure. This is the first time she is doing a STD test as I'm her second partner in her entire life, and she has never felt sick/ill or any genital problems besides getting bacterial Vaginosis or BV sometime early this year.
Due to my anxiety issues again, I went to take another HSV IGG test today 80days post exposure which is pretty close to 12 weeks mark and was told to wait 2-3 days for the results. So happens my partner called me today. She got her results today, and it shows her HSV 1 IGG is 20.1 positive. I then asked her about her history, whether if she recalls any blistering around her lips or anywhere? She said she doesn't remember anything around her lips or mouth, mostly sores inside her mouth, and occasionally chapped lips. Unfortunately for us, I do not know her history of HSV since this is her first test and she may have gotten it before we were together.
So my question is, what are the odds of me giving her HSV1, while I was negative after 9 weeks with no symptoms? And she is positive with no symptoms so far? Assuming I did pass it to her, and the average of ppl turning positive 3-6 weeks, lets assume 6 weeks for her, I would have had infected her around the 6th week I was "exposed". The timing seems a bit too odd or convenient as though fate is playing games with me, and yet I'm still negative after 9 weeks.
Is there such a thing of someone getting HSV, passing it on to someone, and that someone gets positive earlier than the initial person who was exposed in the first place?
I feel like I'm stuck in this circle of who infected who now. If my results for my current HSV test comes back Negative for both, then I'd say probably she had it much earlier? Or am I one of the 10% people who does not produce antibodies as mention before by one of the resident posters in here "feelingundone" was his handle.
Or if its positive this time because I got it from her recently? Feels like its a loop that cant be answered. Now im having anxiety that I might have HSV2 as well. And I definitely dont want to pass it to her.. Please talk to me somebody. I feel like i cannot handle this anxiety anymore.
Auntyjessie please if you can talk to me I'd much appreciate it. I dont know where or who else to turn to...
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Okay, so I'm confused. Are your results 0.1 or 1.0? You give both.
Your partner's hsv1 results indicate an established infection at 20.0. It's not hard science, but typically, a newer infection would have a lower number.
You should know that your hsv1 test might be a false negative - the hsv1 test misses a full 30% of infections. Again - nothing to freak out about. This is a very common virus.
This is nothing to panic over. 67% of people under 50 globally have oral hsv1, and the vast majority of people never get symptoms so they don't know they have it unless they get tested.
You had protected everything - the chances that you got herpes are very, very low. Your symptoms can be attributed to anxiety and/or prostatitis, and anxiety and guilt make you hyper aware of things you don't usually notice, like twinges, itches, etc.
Your covid infection doesn't affect anything.
I'm not judging anything, but clearly your anxiety doesn't make you a good candidate for going outside your relationship. You should remember this if you get the urge again. Your mental health can't handle it, and your mental health is as important as your physical health.
Your partner's hsv1 results indicate an established infection at 20.0. It's not hard science, but typically, a newer infection would have a lower number.
You should know that your hsv1 test might be a false negative - the hsv1 test misses a full 30% of infections. Again - nothing to freak out about. This is a very common virus.
This is nothing to panic over. 67% of people under 50 globally have oral hsv1, and the vast majority of people never get symptoms so they don't know they have it unless they get tested.
You had protected everything - the chances that you got herpes are very, very low. Your symptoms can be attributed to anxiety and/or prostatitis, and anxiety and guilt make you hyper aware of things you don't usually notice, like twinges, itches, etc.
Your covid infection doesn't affect anything.
I'm not judging anything, but clearly your anxiety doesn't make you a good candidate for going outside your relationship. You should remember this if you get the urge again. Your mental health can't handle it, and your mental health is as important as your physical health.
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sorry my results are 0.1 for both HSV1 and HSV2 IGG, the lab reference range was 1.0 above for positive and 0.5 to 1.0 as borderline
Yes I'm very very regretful of this action after the encounter and wont ever forget this anxiety problem I've been facing the past 2 weeks.
I've never felt so regretful/scared since I was a child. And will remember not to do this ever again.
I guess it was a shock to me to discover she has HSV1 while I m here panicking and worried that I will pass it anything to her, and I was just very confused at the time of knowing her results. I didnt know how to react or feel, and came back a couple of hours later trying to gather my thoughts, and lastly resorting to seeking some answers here.
Thank you auntiejessi for replying in such a short period of time. Reading your replies does make me feel more calm. I wish I can give you a hug and buy you a nice dinner for all the advise and assurance you have given me and others in this community.
Yes I'm very very regretful of this action after the encounter and wont ever forget this anxiety problem I've been facing the past 2 weeks.
I've never felt so regretful/scared since I was a child. And will remember not to do this ever again.
I guess it was a shock to me to discover she has HSV1 while I m here panicking and worried that I will pass it anything to her, and I was just very confused at the time of knowing her results. I didnt know how to react or feel, and came back a couple of hours later trying to gather my thoughts, and lastly resorting to seeking some answers here.
Thank you auntiejessi for replying in such a short period of time. Reading your replies does make me feel more calm. I wish I can give you a hug and buy you a nice dinner for all the advise and assurance you have given me and others in this community.
If you are 0.1, you are negative.
If you've been together for 6 years, nothing should really change in your relationship because now you know she has hsv1. As I said, your hsv1 result may be a false negative, and even if you don't have it, it sounds like this is a serious relationship. Given that hsv1 is so common, it shouldn't be something you break up over. Your next partner is just as likely to have it.
So, hard lessons learned. A little bit of fun on the side is hardly worth it for you.
You're quite welcome. I don't need hugs or dinners. Just remember what you've learned about STDs and anxiety. :)
If you've been together for 6 years, nothing should really change in your relationship because now you know she has hsv1. As I said, your hsv1 result may be a false negative, and even if you don't have it, it sounds like this is a serious relationship. Given that hsv1 is so common, it shouldn't be something you break up over. Your next partner is just as likely to have it.
So, hard lessons learned. A little bit of fun on the side is hardly worth it for you.
You're quite welcome. I don't need hugs or dinners. Just remember what you've learned about STDs and anxiety. :)
Sorry again, my anxiety is making me hard to remember to type other important information and making mistakes typing things
Forgot to mention I had a COVID19 infection about 10 days after exposure.. do you think that affected my body creating antibodies so much slower than usual? I had 2 covid immunity shots but no booster. My symptoms during the covid infections were just a bad sorethroat and coughing.
Forgot to mention I had a COVID19 infection about 10 days after exposure.. do you think that affected my body creating antibodies so much slower than usual? I had 2 covid immunity shots but no booster. My symptoms during the covid infections were just a bad sorethroat and coughing.
ok i dont know why it doesnt show
HSV1 Negative is < 0.6 Borderline is 0.6 to 1.0 and Positive is 1.0 above, and for HSV2 Negative is <0.51 Borderline is 0.51 to 1 and Positive is 1.0 above
sorry for the multiple postings
HSV1 Negative is < 0.6 Borderline is 0.6 to 1.0 and Positive is 1.0 above, and for HSV2 Negative is <0.51 Borderline is 0.51 to 1 and Positive is 1.0 above
sorry for the multiple postings
ah i dont know why my HSV reference ranges were deleted but here they are
HSV1
Negative 1.0
HSV2
Negative 1.0
HSV1
Negative 1.0
HSV2
Negative 1.0
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