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Herpes?

Hello guys, so here is my story. I've asked so many questions but this issue got me speechless. I had an encounter about 3.5 years ago, the condom broke and as result of that i contracted molluscum contagiosum and hpv. Molluscum were treated right away and never again had any issues with them. HPV I only had may be 2 at the time (2 month after the encounter) and another one popped up like 4 month ago and was treated as well. from the encounter I tested myself at 8,12,16,18 and 24 months after and all the test were negative for all std's including HSV 1&2. The test were IGG and all them came back with <.90. So here is the concern that I have, Sunday night I felt like if had pimples on the top part of my right butt. This condition does not burn, itch, tingles, no flu like symptoms, doesn't burn when I urinate...etc. So I went to my provider yesterday and he said that I have herpes! He prescribed my Valtrex. since I am not convinced I went to see the dermatologist and concurred with my provider. I got lab work for HSV 1&2 again yesterday before I took valtrex. I haven't been with anyone else besides my wife. how did I get this on my butt? If it was true all this, wouldn't I have gotten them on my front genitals? Doesn't it herpes appears where you get infected? Please any advise would be greatly appreciated! I still don't buy it but I just started taking the medication anyways 100mg 3 x a day for the next 7 days.
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Shingles is not the same as herpes simplx
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I forgot to add shingles. Yes, you're correct... test proved that I'm negative.
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3149845 tn?1506627771
You cant get a herpes outbreak because you dont have herpes and the test shows this.
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Hello guys,
My results came back both negative
Hsv-1(.44) ans hsv-2(.62) both test were igg. I've never seen results, I would always get just the negative answer. I think I'm getting another outbreak but on my on my forskin. I have 2 round marks but don't hurt, burn, itch...etc. now what? Thanks!
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Do come back and let us know the test results.
dave
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Life my man,

It was visual, I actually forced the dermatologist to order a blood work test because him and my doctor told me that it was pointless. I have read many articles, your posts and Terri's as well. I am speechless and the last thing I want to do is create any doubts on my wife. She hasn't had any signs but I am afraid of infecting her.
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Hi, before you jump to any conclusions wait for this recent test results to come in. Since you tested all those times for herpes and was negative, if you have it now it would have been acquired after the 24 month test. You are correct that first time outbreaks would occur at point of contact but this only holds true if it was acquired about a week or 2 prior to the outbreak as can appear anywhere in the boxer short area.
Having an out break on your cheek does indicate an old infection and only being on one side also indicates its old.
I personally dont believe its herpes do to the location and your life history.
It would be best to have the sores swabbed and a blood test to confirm. How did they test you as visual is no way to diagnose herpes.
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