Herpes question

[jamess10]

Hi,

Around 2 months ago I had protected sex with a stranger. Since then I've been generally ill for around 5 weeks with a cold and fatigue, and occasional fever symptoms (although it's winter here at the moment so may or may not be linked). I've also had a dull ache in my buttock for a few weeks, which often spreads to my leg down to the knee at times. Lastly, around 3 days ago a rash appeared on my penis consisting of small red bumps which were not open sores, and not painful. I applied some 1% hydrocortisone ointment and they seem to be disappearing.

Does this sound like Herpes? I've been worrying/regretting this event since it happened 2 months ago which could possibly be playing a part in my illness. I'm unable to visit a doctor for another week, but will consider going then.

Thanks for your help in advance.

[gracefromHHP]

another week is far too late to get accurate answers as to what is going on. herpes lesion cultures need to be done as soon as possible on active symptoms.

at this point if the rash is going away, the best you can do is wait until at least 3 months after the encounter and get a type specific herpes igg blood test done to see what your status is.  

if the pain in your buttock and leg continues, see your provider to be worked up for causes of it. very well could be something like sciatica going on too.

grace

[Mistakeguy789]

The best thing to do is be tested after 3 months from the encounter.  It sounds like you are worrying so much that this is causing some of your symptoms.  Being sick is another reason why you could be sick.  :-)  If it is going away with the hydrocortisone then it most likely is a fungal infection.  You would have seen symptoms a little sooner if this was herpes.