sunnyinvert

Had my first OB in February. It was something out of a nightmare. I was in tremendous pain, could hardly walk, and could not even use the bathroom. Like you I was afraid of getting tested not sure i could handle the results but i was in agonizing pain and end up in the ER. I was given a pelvic exam and pap smear meaning they swabbed my downstairs and was told they'd screen my for STIs/ STDs. At a follow up with my regular provider i was told I had a UTI (no suprise i wasn't drinking water i was terrified of using the bathroom) but i was told that my tests came back fine. Get this the ER doctors did not have me fully screened as i was lead to believe and left the sores out my paper work and only mentioned the uti. I've been getting a break out every single month since then and thinking i didn't have H. lol think again finally fed up i went to my doctors and had blood work done last week I'm HSV 2 +. Now i can get the treatment I need. i spent the past 8 months thinking i had some painful skin condition and it was really messing up my quality of life. Now i know whats wrong and can combat it and live a normal life again. Getting those results hit hard i cried in bed for three days but I'm happy I know and can get anti viral meds and adjust my diet and lifestyle.you have a community of people here who can help you through it and by knowing whats wrong you can help yourself. Get tested. Get well. Best of luck.