Herpes

[remo85]

Hi guys. Im coming here because Im going crazy over something perhaps some would consider silly. I had oral sex like 2-3 days ago and since have been feeling a tingly feeling over my lips along with dry lips. Ive had dry lips out of the blue before but I dont remember the tingly feeling. Im freaking out about the possibility of it being herpes. I also know what its like to develop random symptoms when your mind is circling over a health issue. It has happened before. Is there anyone here whos had herpes that can perhaps tell me if its indicative of something? Has someone ever developed this tingly/itchy , dry mouth feeling over anxiety before?

[feelingundone]

Tingling is not a symptom of a primary outbreak.  The key to understanding hsv symptoms is knowing the context. Tingling sensations is the virus moving along the nerve path towards the surface. This happens with outbreaks past the primary. For a primary the virus is already at the surface. Hsv2 is very rarely an oral infection and you really shouldn't be concerned.

[sorelegs]

You can get a blood test 12 weeks post exposure to find out without lesions

[rocketgirl1210]

Herpes can turn up between 2-14 days after exposure (though it could take months or years - depending on the person). Tingling sensations are typical with dry lips and if you're focusing on it, it'll tingle more (anxiety tricking you). So really, no one can tell you if you have herpes until the obvious sores appear. If you notice sores, call your doctor and get an exam.