Herpes..or something else?

[collegechic23]

I am having concerns over whether I have herpes or another condition. I experienced a first outbreak a few months ago which consisted of red bumps around the vaginal area. I was prescribed Acyclovir but because the bumps were almost healing when i went to my dr visit they weren't able to do any diagnostic tests to confirm it. Six weeks later i took a blood test which tested negative for herpes type I and II. I thought I was in the clear, but now several months later I am experiencing the same symptoms but it is not quite as serious as the first time. My boyfriend (and the only guy I have ever had sex/oral sex with) has been tested several times for herpes II and tested negative. However, he did not get tested for type I herpes. I am afraid I have type I genital herpes, and the blood test was taken before my body had enough time to build proper antibodies. This situation has me very frustrated and upset, Any suggestions as to what may be my problem?

[gracefromHHP]

did they also test you for yeast and bacterial infections vaginally too when you were seen yesterday?

it's less confusing when you have your gender as female :)

grace

[collegechic23]

thanks for responding. I had another check up yesterday and got a culture test done. My doctor seems pretty convinced that I do not have herpes based on the blood test results. She is now suggesting some type of dermatitis, but i think i will retest anyway for peace of mind.

[Mistakeguy789]

He needs to be tested for HSV-1.  You need to be seen by your provider for a proper work up.  At this point getting tested which enough time has passed from your first possible outbreak to know your status.

Red bumps can be caused by anything.