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Recognizing Outbreaks
I was recently diagnosed with hsv1 and hsv2
HSV 1 IgG 6.0
HSV 2 IgG 3.6
Needless to say I am devastated...but not surprised. I have suspected I have had this and have gone to my previous Dr and planned parenthood and was told I must have active lesions to test or that the symptoms I presented "don't seem like herpes" just irritations. I found a new Dr. told her I suspected I may have GH and she gave me a blood test right away. I am a female and have been married for 18 years, two children both delivered by cesarean due to another issue. My husband took it in stride and was wonderful about it while I cried for 2 days.he isn't aware of having any outbreaks and does not get cold sores.I have been prescribed Valacyclovir 500mg per day as a suppressive because after she spoke with me I knew I didn't want to take it after an outbreak occurred.
My problem is that I don't know when or how to identify outbreaks. I am extremely allergic to EVERYTHING. I wash my clothing in Dreft baby detergent and always feel some sort of tingling or discomfort due to my skin being so sensitive. Could I possibly be having constant outbreaks? or are the things I previously thought were rashes outbreaks/ bumps, redness irritation? I am so worried that my sex life is ruined, and if my husband and I were God forbid to ever separate how could I protect from transmissions? Or spreading it to him if he is negative? he enjoys giving and receiving oral sex as well and I won't even let him touch me know. I feel like a leper...Help!
HSV 1 IgG 6.0
HSV 2 IgG 3.6
Needless to say I am devastated...but not surprised. I have suspected I have had this and have gone to my previous Dr and planned parenthood and was told I must have active lesions to test or that the symptoms I presented "don't seem like herpes" just irritations. I found a new Dr. told her I suspected I may have GH and she gave me a blood test right away. I am a female and have been married for 18 years, two children both delivered by cesarean due to another issue. My husband took it in stride and was wonderful about it while I cried for 2 days.he isn't aware of having any outbreaks and does not get cold sores.I have been prescribed Valacyclovir 500mg per day as a suppressive because after she spoke with me I knew I didn't want to take it after an outbreak occurred.
My problem is that I don't know when or how to identify outbreaks. I am extremely allergic to EVERYTHING. I wash my clothing in Dreft baby detergent and always feel some sort of tingling or discomfort due to my skin being so sensitive. Could I possibly be having constant outbreaks? or are the things I previously thought were rashes outbreaks/ bumps, redness irritation? I am so worried that my sex life is ruined, and if my husband and I were God forbid to ever separate how could I protect from transmissions? Or spreading it to him if he is negative? he enjoys giving and receiving oral sex as well and I won't even let him touch me know. I feel like a leper...Help!
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Grace,
I reread your post. Is it possible to have hsv long term and not transmit it to a partner.? I have read that just avoiding sexual contact during an outbreak can help lower transmission rates, and that female to male transmission rates are lower. Perhaps I unwittingly practiced this minor precaution because whenever I felt "irritated" I abstained from sex? Just a thought. Waiting for his testing and results he goes next week.
I reread your post. Is it possible to have hsv long term and not transmit it to a partner.? I have read that just avoiding sexual contact during an outbreak can help lower transmission rates, and that female to male transmission rates are lower. Perhaps I unwittingly practiced this minor precaution because whenever I felt "irritated" I abstained from sex? Just a thought. Waiting for his testing and results he goes next week.
Thank you.
I think I may be having an outbreak. I wonder if it is stress related?
At any rate you are right and I am still trying to see if my insurance will pay for the WB test. We love each other and that's all that matters. I will explore all the treatment possibilities and options. Once again I want to thank this support group it's been a life saver.
I think I may be having an outbreak. I wonder if it is stress related?
At any rate you are right and I am still trying to see if my insurance will pay for the WB test. We love each other and that's all that matters. I will explore all the treatment possibilities and options. Once again I want to thank this support group it's been a life saver.
confirm your status first. honestly I wouldn't even bother with suppressive therapy at this point.
hubby also needs tested. you've been together for 18 years so if you have it and he doesn't, you know just how unlikely he is to contract it regardless of the sex act. It really shouldn't change a single thing about your sex life at this point other than to avoid sex during any genital symptoms if he tests negative and you confirm your status to be a true positive.
hubby also needs tested. you've been together for 18 years so if you have it and he doesn't, you know just how unlikely he is to contract it regardless of the sex act. It really shouldn't change a single thing about your sex life at this point other than to avoid sex during any genital symptoms if he tests negative and you confirm your status to be a true positive.
Thank you. I am struggling to come to terms with it. I guess now that I know I will be more in tune with my body. Hopefully the supressives will help me not have many outbreaks and I can get back to having a normal life.
I have had herpes since 2000. I had sex with the wrong guy and contracted it. When I went to planned parenthood and got diagnosed I was in the midst of an outbreak. I was uncomfortable and I had white pustules in my genital area. I was also informed that I could have had it for many years before my first outbreak.
He said I could very well have had it when I was diagnosed with another STD when I was 18.
I have not passed it on to any of my partners to my knowledge in all that time as well as giving natural birth to my three children.
I was told to watch out when I had an uncontrolable itch and to keep a close eye on the area when that happens.
I thank goodness every day that I have not had an outbreak in 9+yrs. It sucks that I have it but there is nothing I can do about it since there is NO cure for herpes. IF you and your husband split just be honest with any partner you may have and don't get yourself upset about it.
I have no knowledge if genital herpes can be passed orally but again I have not transmitted it to anyone...So I doubt it.
He said I could very well have had it when I was diagnosed with another STD when I was 18.
I have not passed it on to any of my partners to my knowledge in all that time as well as giving natural birth to my three children.
I was told to watch out when I had an uncontrolable itch and to keep a close eye on the area when that happens.
I thank goodness every day that I have not had an outbreak in 9+yrs. It sucks that I have it but there is nothing I can do about it since there is NO cure for herpes. IF you and your husband split just be honest with any partner you may have and don't get yourself upset about it.
I have no knowledge if genital herpes can be passed orally but again I have not transmitted it to anyone...So I doubt it.
Thank you for your response. I have just been feeling overwhelmed. Mostly due to fear of harming him in any way. He still has not been tested but meanwhile will condoms and the daily suppressive be enough? And would the HSV1 be assumed to be oral and the HSV@ genital?
I will ask about the WB test. Is the IgG not an accurate indicator? If these results are confirmed is oral sex still an option for us?
Thank you again. Finding this forum has provided me some peace of mind knowing I am not alone :)
I will ask about the WB test. Is the IgG not an accurate indicator? If these results are confirmed is oral sex still an option for us?
Thank you again. Finding this forum has provided me some peace of mind knowing I am not alone :)
your hsv2 igg is still a low positive and you might want to consider confirming it with a herpes WB blood test if you in the US. the other confirmatory option is getting an active lesion cultured and typed but it sounds like that isn't going to be easy to do for you.
has your husband been tested to know his own status yet? you two can't make educated decisions about what precautions to take, if any, at this point until you know his status too. also why avoid sex when you've been having it with him all this time? really, that makes no sense.
grace
has your husband been tested to know his own status yet? you two can't make educated decisions about what precautions to take, if any, at this point until you know his status too. also why avoid sex when you've been having it with him all this time? really, that makes no sense.
grace
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
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could you be with a partner a lifetime and not transmit genital herpes to them? of course! most couples have that experience :)