Low positive HSV 2

[M2KDC]

Arrrg.  This is so frustrating. 4 Days after fooling around (oral sex, fingering, genital rubbing) I get what I think is a yeast infection, maybe a bladder infection.  I get treated for both,  then lover boy tells me he might have herpes, but he doesn't know, so he will go and get tested.  I decide to get tested at Lab Corp.  So almost 3weeks after I get a full panel std done, everything is negative except HSV2, which comes in at 1.25 (IgG test).  This is a very low positive, any chance it is a false positive? HSV 1 is negative.  First test done a week ago, blood drawn again this morning with my primary provider.  

I have not heard his status yet, he will know next week.  

Should I wait to get tested a third time? Should I request a different kind of test?

[M2KDC]

Hi Grace,

Meds seem to be working, still unsettled in the stomach but I am working on getting my stress level down. Quick question: while filing papers I came across my test results and looked with fresh eyes. 6 weeks after suspected exposure I had a test done and only paid attention to the IgG numbers. The iGm listed positive as well. Does this mean anything, both being positive? Thanks.

[gracefromHHP]

you can also just stop suppressive therapy for a month and see if things change too.

[M2KDC]

Thanks Grace, I will continue with the acyclovir and try and get my stress level down, which I am sure is not helping anything or anyone.

Thanks for all you help, this website is the best, I really appreciate your time,

[gracefromHHP]

valtrex is an acyclovir prodrug. if you have issues with acyclovir, you'll have them even worse with valtrex :(  

[M2KDC]

Response from Dr.

It could be from the acyclovir. If you want to try valacyclovir, generic for Valtrex which is on our formulary that would be fine with me. The Famvir is not on our formulary. All of that class of drugs can cause that side effect.

Thoughts?

[M2KDC]

thanks Grace, will do.