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please help - very scared
In January of this year I began a six-month relationship with a man who has been positive for HSV2 for twenty years. He does take suppressive therapy.
We engaged in unprotected sex mutiple times (at his insistence). I tested negative for HSV2 in April after he dumped me for the first time, but do not know what the "score" was. He dumped me again at the end of July. Estimated last contact was probably the third week of July.
I developed a wide-spread diffuse rash on my inner thighs, torso and inner arms in the middle of August. I realize this is unlikely to be related, but it prompted me to go to the doctor. Further, I was due for a pap smear. I insisted she test me for herpes again. The test done was an IgG type specific, but I don't know which one. My HSV2 score was 1.00.
They told me to restest in a month, which was today. I saw my doctor and we talked. She told me I wa s positive, period. I haven't had typical symptoms - no blisters or anything - but I had a terrible headache this weekend (probably from crying so much) and pain in my legs and hips. I suspect maybe I was making myself sick at the thought of receiving another round of bad news.
The amount of stress I'm under is unbearable. I'm exhausted and distraught. I don't know how much longer I can keep going. I'm so sorry for being so hysterical, but I have no one to talk to right now.
We engaged in unprotected sex mutiple times (at his insistence). I tested negative for HSV2 in April after he dumped me for the first time, but do not know what the "score" was. He dumped me again at the end of July. Estimated last contact was probably the third week of July.
I developed a wide-spread diffuse rash on my inner thighs, torso and inner arms in the middle of August. I realize this is unlikely to be related, but it prompted me to go to the doctor. Further, I was due for a pap smear. I insisted she test me for herpes again. The test done was an IgG type specific, but I don't know which one. My HSV2 score was 1.00.
They told me to restest in a month, which was today. I saw my doctor and we talked. She told me I wa s positive, period. I haven't had typical symptoms - no blisters or anything - but I had a terrible headache this weekend (probably from crying so much) and pain in my legs and hips. I suspect maybe I was making myself sick at the thought of receiving another round of bad news.
The amount of stress I'm under is unbearable. I'm exhausted and distraught. I don't know how much longer I can keep going. I'm so sorry for being so hysterical, but I have no one to talk to right now.
I don't feel well again - slight muscle aches and a headache. And I'm absolutely dizzy with fear and anxiety. I wish I had someone to talk to or hug me
No, today was the draw for the four-week retest. I go back in a week for the results. Which I am absolutely certain will be positive. It's hard because my mom has worked in hematology labs for 30+ years, so I'm automatically suspicious of any test that she herself hasn't done on me.
As far as I know, no, no HSV1. The doctor didn't mention it today either, so I'm guessing that was negative.
Sounds like it, what an absolute sh!t of a guy. It is your decision on what basis anyone enters your wahtoozie, no condom no entry is a damn good rule. Tough that one out, one guy you don't need anywhere in your life.
Do you have HSV1?
Given he has had HSV2 for a long time and is on antivirals greatly reduces the chances of tranmission.
Do you have HSV1?
Given he has had HSV2 for a long time and is on antivirals greatly reduces the chances of tranmission.
I think I'm at week 10-11 as of today. I'm absolutely terrified. Thank you for your time And support. I really do appreciate it. I should add, that despite the fact that HE dumped ME, he is actually stalking me as well. This has been one of the worst periods of my life.
Your previous result for IgG HSV2 of 1.0 is not in and of itself proof positive of infection at all (period!). It is at best equivocal.
Further testing is absolutely required. You are at week 8 to 9 since last contact? If so, wait until week 12 and test again, different doctor if need be.
Further testing is absolutely required. You are at week 8 to 9 since last contact? If so, wait until week 12 and test again, different doctor if need be.
Further, I do understand my culpability in this situation. I viewed it as a long-term relationship at the time. Clearly I was wrong.
I should have specified - the test that provided the 1.00 result was performed on September 4, 2013. Sorry, I'm not thinking clearly.
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