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How long can it be between initial outbreak and your first recurrent?
I live somewhere where it is very difficult to find reliable sexual health practitioners, and I am not able to speak the language well enough for a conversation on this topic. Here's what happened:
About three weeks ago, I began experiencing intermittent, radiating pain from my right hip. At first I thought this came as a result of pulling a muscle, but as the soreness was unpredictable, I was wary of that "diagnosis". Recently I had vaginal and oral sex with a new partner for the first time. The day of this encounter, the pain in my leg had reached a fever pitch, crippling me to the point of limping and not being able to support my weight. The next day, the pain in my leg was close to gone.
The following day, I found an area on my labia which was round and harder than the surrounding tissue. Upon closer inspection the day after (having shaven the area to see more clearly), it became more obvious that this area was possibly in the midst of a Herpes-2 outbreak. I've never been diagnosed with Herpes, nor experienced any symptoms at all, but given what I've read online, I think it's reasonable to assume that Herpes is the perpetrator (what with the leg pain and all). Also, I understand that some 60% of females aren't even aware of their first outbreak. In attempting to narrow down which partner transmitted this to me (there was an ongoing partner about six to three months ago without protection, then a new, one-time partner six weeks ago with protection), how long is it typically between initial outbreak and a recurrent one? The only other partner in my lifetime was six years ago, so though it could potentially be him, this seems less likely as I've never had any symptoms before now (also he had only had sex with one other person, who was also a virgin at the time). I know it could not have been the most recent man less than three days ago as my leg was hurting in advance. I can also understand that it's reasonable to deduce that the partner without protection was the culprit, but before I have a very awkward telephone call, I would like to be better informed.
Also, if you have one recurrent outbreak, it is indicative of your likelihood of more recurrent outbreaks in the future? It is even possible that this very situation I am in right now is my "initial" outbreak, or does the leg pain mean that it has to be recurrent?
Thank you for your assistance in resolving these three questions (and for reading this lengthy mess through top to bottom)!
P.S. If you listen to podcasts, I highly recommend Dan Savage's Savage Love Episode 327 for a little reminder that we're not alone and it ain't that bad.
About three weeks ago, I began experiencing intermittent, radiating pain from my right hip. At first I thought this came as a result of pulling a muscle, but as the soreness was unpredictable, I was wary of that "diagnosis". Recently I had vaginal and oral sex with a new partner for the first time. The day of this encounter, the pain in my leg had reached a fever pitch, crippling me to the point of limping and not being able to support my weight. The next day, the pain in my leg was close to gone.
The following day, I found an area on my labia which was round and harder than the surrounding tissue. Upon closer inspection the day after (having shaven the area to see more clearly), it became more obvious that this area was possibly in the midst of a Herpes-2 outbreak. I've never been diagnosed with Herpes, nor experienced any symptoms at all, but given what I've read online, I think it's reasonable to assume that Herpes is the perpetrator (what with the leg pain and all). Also, I understand that some 60% of females aren't even aware of their first outbreak. In attempting to narrow down which partner transmitted this to me (there was an ongoing partner about six to three months ago without protection, then a new, one-time partner six weeks ago with protection), how long is it typically between initial outbreak and a recurrent one? The only other partner in my lifetime was six years ago, so though it could potentially be him, this seems less likely as I've never had any symptoms before now (also he had only had sex with one other person, who was also a virgin at the time). I know it could not have been the most recent man less than three days ago as my leg was hurting in advance. I can also understand that it's reasonable to deduce that the partner without protection was the culprit, but before I have a very awkward telephone call, I would like to be better informed.
Also, if you have one recurrent outbreak, it is indicative of your likelihood of more recurrent outbreaks in the future? It is even possible that this very situation I am in right now is my "initial" outbreak, or does the leg pain mean that it has to be recurrent?
Thank you for your assistance in resolving these three questions (and for reading this lengthy mess through top to bottom)!
P.S. If you listen to podcasts, I highly recommend Dan Savage's Savage Love Episode 327 for a little reminder that we're not alone and it ain't that bad.
not everyone gets leg pains , regardless if it's a new infection or a recurrence. depends a lot on your prior hsv1 status as to how many symptoms you'll have if you contract hsv2 genitally later on.
You make an excellent point: as the area does not itch, burn, or hurt, it's potentially something more benign. As if to tease me, I am developing the flu right now (passed on by several friends), which has only fueled my concerns. Thank you for your direction.
Can you get leg pain during your first outbreak?
I will follow up with a doctor at the earliest opportunity.
Can you get leg pain during your first outbreak?
I will follow up with a doctor at the earliest opportunity.
with recurrences, typically it's just one lesion, not multiple ones. this sounds more like irritation and /or yeast more than it does herpes.
Sorry, I should clarify! Upon a closer inspection, I saw little raised bumps on my labia and round, white circles internally. They come pretty close in matching pictures I've seen of Herpes-2. No other pictures of any other type of STD was similar enough to merit consideration.
this could be many things. not a lot I can really help you with at this point if you can't be seen. I'd follow up on your symptoms if they continue as well as seek out a type specific herpes igg blood test whenever you are back home for better answers. just swelling without an obvious lesion isn't typically herpes related.
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