I think we can remove the confusion.
Are you sure the STD check included herpes? Unless you explicitly asked for it, then it may not have happened. Further, the wrong test is often applied. If it was IgM or PCR on blood then the result is not credible for example. Sometimes HSV1 is not tested for, only HSV2.
Why did you need to test if only in a monogamous relationship with your partner?
I'm just confused because earlier this year I went out of the states and I came back and got an std full check including herpes and I came back negative!!! I am confused and sad because I was not sexually active with anyone else but my BF and not to mention he came back negative on all his tests
I think the best way to help out is to reel of some observations.
An abnormal pap cannot be used to diagnose herpes (it can indicate certain HPV issues but not herpes).
You are positive for HSV1 just like over 70% of the population. Almost certainly you were infected in your youth before living memory. About half of people carrying HSV1 never have oral outbreaks.
The HSV2 result is just too low to be even thinking that you have this virus.
Your genital symptoms do not align to herpes; no indication at all. Your all over body issues are certainly not related to herpes.
A Westernblot can help here. There's a 95% plus chance though that it will confirm HSV1 positive, HSV2 negative.
I'm sorry about your job and the way you are handling with. You need to believe me that even if you had genital herpes (which I'm confident you do not) it need not impact your life to the degree that your mind has allowed it to.
In conclusion:
- you have an asymptomatic oral HSV1 infection, a virus carried by 70-90% of the population depending on where you are from
- you do not have genital herpes
I said that your hsv1 is mostly likley oral from childhood as having a single flesh bump is not suggestive of genital herpes.
Hi i repied to your post in the std forum.