Positive for cold sores?

[Ry2014]

I've just took a herpes blood test and just got my results back on the 3rd. The nurse who red me my results told me I tested positive for cold sores but not herpes? So does this mean I tested positive for hsv1 but not hsv2? The nurse didn't really seem to concerned and didn't provide any medication to help contain the virus or anything like that, so I'm concerned on how serious this is. I haven't been sexually active for about a month and the last unprotected exposer I had was the 26th of April and have been worried about contracting herpes ever since. I never had a cold sore or anything that looked like herpes on my mouth or genitals so I'm wanting to know how accurate these blood test are. I just need to know how to not spread this virus and didn't get any information from the nurse who have me my results. I have been trying to get back into a relationship with my previous girlfriend and told her last night that I tested positive for cold sores. She lives states away and we haven't had any sexual contact for a few months but I plan on seeing her this weekend. She still decided to see me which I'm grateful for but I just don't want to pass anything to her if anything happens and need to know what to do to keep it with just me. Also when will the lesions/cold sores appear? I've been on here before and talked about pricks tingles I have had around my mouth neck legs and body so at the time I thought it was the first symptoms but have not had any bumps appear. Any help would be great. Thanks

[Life360_Dave]

Blood tests can be 95% accurate but lets keep our fingers crossed it falls into the low positive range.

[Ry2014]

That's the thing I didn't get to view my results. The nurse pretty much told me I tested positive for cold sores and sent me on my way pretty much. I'm trying to get ahold of the office now but always seem to get voicemail but the only reason why I suggest to get retested is because I've seen three doctors and one of which told me the blood test are bogus and can't give a accurate result without a open sore present and another whom I worked with for about a month told me he didn't think I had it. Once I get the test in my hand I will post the number

[Life360_Dave]

If you have hsv1 oral and have never had an outbreak the risk of passing it from hard kissing or oral sex is quite low as shedding does not occur that often. It sheds like about 3% of the time which is very low. Its most likely oral not genital. What was your test number as maybe a false positive since youve never had an outbreak.

[Ry2014]

Well I mean she told me last night she tested negative whenever she took her test and a month ago I tested negative too but just recently I had the positive for cold sores. So I just want to know what should I do to prevent this from spreading through sexual contact. I know condoms are a must and what about oral? Can I give it and can I receive it with out a condom? Could I pass this through kissing? Should I get tested again just to confirm? Thanks for your help btw

[Life360_Dave]

Bottom line is that if a person has hsv1 oral or genital and does not want to pass it to someone, the person they want to be with must confirm their herpes status. If she has it she cant catch it again and if a person has it in one area, getting the same hsv in another area is next to impossible if possible at all.
Most that get the same herpes in different locations got it at the same time.
I hope this answers your questions.

[Ry2014]

Thanks for the comment but let me say that my ex never tested positive for herpes. We broke up awhile ago and have been active with others since. So that's why I wanted to know how to keep it from spreading to her. I also noticed a slight warm feeling around my testicles and concerned I have hsv1 on the genitals now. I read burning is a sign but the feeling is not painful and usually goes away when I stand up. I only notice it when I'm seating at work but not when I'm sitting at home? So idk I apologize for the stupid questions. I just don't know what to do