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What should i go by when it cones to testing hsv2

Hi if I have hsv1 for 25 years plus, and tested negative on my 14 week igG test for hsv2. I've tested 11 times and the igG picked up my hsv1 everytime. Negative for hsv2. Terri Warren said having hsv1 can slow down seroconversion by let's just say 3 weeks so that would put me at about 11 weeks. With that being said if at 8 weeks is about an 80% chance that you'll remain negative would that be a good indicator? Also if the igG isn't that sensitive to hsv1. Is it more sensitive to hsv2. When can I be satisfied with my neg results. Should I test at about 20 week mark so in reality it'll really be around 17 weeks if hsv1 slows seroconversion by 2 to 3 wks. Not sure if my symptoms was anxiety induced or what smh. Any info would be highly appreciated. Thank you and Have a great day
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You've already answered this yourself - you've said that you've read it delays it by about 3 weeks. I haven't read a whole lot that supports that, but you seem to believe it, which is fine.

Listen to what Terri says. She is seriously the BEST when it comes to herpes. She has participated in numerous studies, has literally written the book on it. If she says 16 weeks, believe her. I would absolutely trust her with my body and my health.

I don't know what woman you are considering breaking things off with, but if it's because you think you have herpes, don't. Get some help for anxiety first. That's really the issue here.
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Hi auntiejesse the burning sensation I told you about is mainly gone and now it's just mild irritation in the area. It's been like that for this whole time unchanged so I have a feeling it's not hsv2. Even tho a slight bump was formed and was there for everybit of 3 months unchanged. It never blistered or nothing. I did see my Dr and he thought it was herpes. He did a swab and ordered blood work. I told him I went to the er and they swabbed the area and it was negative. He ordered igg and igM combined. The day before I had a igG test that'll put me at 19 wks post sexual contact and 20 wks from the exposure of concern. It came today as negative so I'm sure the tests the Dr ordered will too be negative. I'd put it all behind me if it wasn't for this irritation on a daily basis. The western blot I did at 16 to 17 wks I'm not confident with because the igG  is first to be detected. I'm grateful for the negative results just wondering if I'm one of the late ones to seroconvert.
I would think by now if infected I'd have an equivocal  result. I wanted to ask you about the rest that reads the numbers even if negative. There's a kind of test that reads the number regardless being negative. It shows the low negative numbers and not just >91 For example
Listen, you are going against Terri Warren's advice. I can't help you more than she has. As I've said, I've never read anything that is convincing that having an established hsv1 infection delays seroconversion for this long.

You have so many tests now - maybe 20?, including a WB - that say you are negative. The issue here is not herpes. It's anxiety, or something.

You don't have even an equivocal result because you aren't infected. The way the results are given depend on the lab, not the test. It doesn't matter if you are at .71 or .87 - you are still negative. I've had hsv2 for 10+ years. I could test today, and get a 5.8. Tomorrow, I could get a 9.2. The following day, I could get a 7.6. It doesn't mean I am more positive, or that my herpes is somehow worse one day than the next.

Please seek some help from your doctor for your obsession with this. You do not have hsv2. You just don't.
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Thank you for your response. I've actually ordered the western blot and will put it all to rest after. I've read that igG picks up infections before western blot. Is this true? I've also tested negative at 16 wks. The only reason I'm not satisfied is because of my child hood hsv1 infection. How long does it slow down seroconversion time? This thing is consuming my life and I'm engaged and made a horrible mistake. I'm ready to break it off with this girl over this. I can hold her off for so long. I'll more than likely get another igG test while waiting on the western blot. I plan to do the western blot at around 18 wks. Terri Warren said 16 wks is more than enough time for the test. It takes about 2 to 3 wks for results and like I said for a peice of mind I plan to retest at around 19 20 wk post exposure. Thank u so much for the informative response.
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I've answered this already. You can find all your posts by going to your profile and clicking on the See All in the posts widget.

Here is my response to you from an earlier response:

"I haven't read much that supports hsv1 delaying hsv2, but even if we go with that, you could test at 20 weeks instead of 16 and be totally confident in your results.

Most will test positive by 6 weeks, so your negative at 13 weeks is a great indication. The slight burning you feel wouldn't be due to herpes unless you've had an actual outbreak. Have you spoken to your doctor about that?"

You've tested 11 times. That's way too many. Your anxiety is through the roof. You need to start addressing that, and stop worrying about herpes. If you do have it, your life won't change all that much in the big scheme of things. Your friend had it for years and didn't even know, right?

Get off the internet, talk to your doctor about anxiety, and LIVE YOUR LIFE. Make a reminder to test at 20 weeks, and them move on from this.


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