Elle27
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10 minutes ago, Elle27 said:
PCR test with a swab and confirmed by a blood test- both were positive
Blood test was specifically Igg
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1 hour ago, blurneworder said:
Sorry, I meant how were you diagnosed with HSV?
PCR test with a swab and confirmed by a blood test- both were positive
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3 minutes ago, blurneworder said:
How were you diagnosed?
I haven’t been formally diagnosed with herpes esophagitis
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9 hours ago, misterx said:
I have been diagnosed ghsv2 but in what seems to be my second ob I had terrible sore throat and flu symptoms.. i never gave anyone an oral sex I'm suspecting the only reason I got hsv2 is because someone gave me an oral sex.. how is this possible? Does the virus travel? Am I contagious now if I kissed someone..?
If you touched your genitals and immediately then your mouth or someone else’s genitals and immediately then your mouth it could spread that way- It can’t travel within/inside your body up to your throat. I had actual sores inside my throat- the only way to know for sure is it have your throat swabbed- you could also just be sick with a random virus or strep throat in addition to an outbreak. Best advice is to go to your medical practioner for evaluation.
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I think my oral symptoms have slowed down- not as bothersome. I tested negative for hsv1. My genital outbreaks are once a month on suppressive therapy.
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Thank you so much for responding!! Can I ask how frequently you’ve gotten the “canker sores” in your mouth since diagnosis? I keep reading the oral HSV2 rarely recurs, but I definitely think I’m on my second ob.
I’m getting canker sores more often than normal but not like the initial outbreak. It was more throat discomfort and red bumps on my throat than anything. It happened with every genital outbreak- throat symptoms would should up a day or so after the genital symptoms, which I was having outbreak after outbreak until I switched to Valacyclovir but I’m still having outbreaks monthly around my period.
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Oh my gosh! This is me!! I was diagnosed with HSV2 last month. Every doctor keeps trying to reassure me that I don’t have oral HSV2, let alone herpetic esophagitis. But for the first time in my life, I have “canker sores” inside my cheeks, a scalloped tongue, and little small bumps in the back of my mouth. All doctors have told me that I haven’t presented with cold sores and the spots in my mouth don’t hurt, tingle, itch, or burn- so it’s not oral HSV2. I did test positive for strep throat but that doesn’t explain all of what’s happening orally. I also had what I think was a primary outbreak after contracting the virus in December. I had an extremely sore throat, huge inflamed tonsils, white coated tonsils/throat, and a few small painless spots in my mouth. Did you guys have a similar experience? I’m curious to hear from other women who feel like me.
Exactly what I have experienced. All doctors have been skeptical but no one swabbed me. My obgyn finally seemed to believe me when I told her at my annual last week. Other than take antivirals- I haven’t found much relief- it’s seems to be getting much better as time goes on- I was diagnosed 6 months ago with genital hsv2 but tested negative for hsv1 and haven’t ever gotten cold sores.
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On 3/7/2019 at 1:19 PM, Meggers23 said:
Hi all,
I’ve recently been diagnosed with genital HSV1. My primary outbreak was about 3 weeks ago, and was insanely brutal. Couldn’t walk, sleep, sit or stand to wear pants. Had minor flu symptoms but nothing too crazy just felt like a head cold with a fever. I took the 2g of valtrex for the full ten days, tons of salt baths and generally did everything I was told. Blisters were gone and not painful within 8 days of starting valtrex, and I felt like I was in the clear.
It’s been about a week and a half since I finished treatment and I’m in another outbreak. Not as bad blister wise, they’re in a different area, less bumps, (still crazy painful) but this time I’m having insane skin sensitivity (allodynia) all down my legs, back and butt cheek. My right groin lymph node is also insanely swollen, tender and painful and about 3 days ago I noticed sections of my vulva were numb and now are the areas that blistered.
I figure it may be normal to have a recurrent outbreak so shortly after, but I can’t find any info on “secondary primary” outbreaks for lack of a term, especially for genital type 1. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, if the nerve pain/numbness is normal, and besides to take another round of Valtrex should I talk my doctor about anything? The skin sensitivity is to the point I can’t sit because I feel like my skin is raw, salted and on fire (also any recommendations besides Advil for that?).
On a more positive note this forum has been very helpful in accepting all this. Thanks in advance for your replies!!
So sorry you’re dealing with this. I had a secondary outbreak right after the first and pretty consistently after that. Try coconut oil or jojoba oil on your vulva- some types of oil work better for people than others sometimes it’s trial and error to figure out what feels best for you. For ongoing sores I mixed jojoba oil with peppermint, tea tree and lavender essential oils and put it on the sores- has a numbing/cooling effect and brought relief from pain and itching for me. I started on lysine. I continue to have nerve pain during outbreaks and some times in between but it’s not as bad as it was in the beginning. I’ve heard that magnesium supplements can help also. Ice and laying in front of a fan helped with sores too. I was diagnosed in early September so it’s been about 6 months. It’s definitely better than it was in the beginning. I’m chrrently on 1 gram of valtrex per day because I was having non stop outbreaks. I’m hoping about after one year of having herpes I’ll be able to wean off medication. I have heard that after the primary outbreak it might be better to try to not take suppressive medication (daily) because it can prevent the body from forming antibodies against the virus, and some people take it only when they are having outbreaks, or not at all. You can talk to your doctor and decide what is best for you. For me to be able to function and not be in constant discomfort I made the decision to take suppressive medication for now.
I hope you experience relief soon!
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On 3/9/2019 at 7:40 PM, johnson6015 said:
Can someone shed some light on this? I read that women are the only carriers of herpes, I’ve never been with a woman so I don’t believe it. How does one contract HSV2?
Skin to skin contact with someone that has herpes. Typically near mucous membranes- mouth and genitals but can also effect anus, nose, and eyes or an open sore or cut. It doesn’t matter the sex of whom you’re in contact with. Typically easier for men to give to women because sex organs are internal and male are external but still possible from male to male.
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5 hours ago, gorgeoustechie said:
Does anyone get a burning sensation in their back/groin? One that comes and goes?
It's not as bad as it was the first time. Hopefully this is a good sign. LOL.
i get it in my groin and down the back of my legs randomly
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I may have to look into acupuncture. Thank you!
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I’m the lucky 1-2% with hsv2 of the throat, and now apparently around the outside of my mouth. I have genital hsv2 as well and an area affected on my right shin- all infections happened at the same time. I have not tried abreva but they advertise on their website that’s its meant for hsv1. My outbreaks have been constant- on acyclovir initially and then valtrex ongoing. I’ve seen infectious disease, a dermatologist, my primary care physician, a integrative medicine physicians assistant, and my OBgyn.
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Does any one have oral hsv2 and develop sores on the outside of their mouths? If so, do you use abreva on the effected area?
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Hi everyone, just wanted to share that 4 months post hsv2 diagnosis my boyfriend has asked me to move in with him! After the ups and downs of dealing with my diagnosis- finding out he was positive and dealing with ongoing outbreaks. I am so so happy. Just wanted to share with everyone!
Happy New Year and wishing you all Health and happiness in the year to come!
Elle
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I think everyone is different, you could take it all the time and monitor for hair loss to see if it effects you or not. I think name brand and generic are not any different from each other- other than cost.
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On 12/19/2018 at 4:22 PM, LaurenElise said:
Elle27: Thank you SO much for your post. I've been struggling to find someone who knows what I'm going through and there's very little information online. And some of the information I've found is a little unsettling like how this could go on for months. My situation is exactly what you described. I spend so much time in the bathroom pushing, taking breaks, and pushing again. I've been working from home because I don't want anyone catching wind of what I'm doing to pee. I was pretty freaking out by the entire thing but within the last couple of days it has become normal life and I have a pee schedule lol. So happy to hear that this is temporary. I can handle 2-3 weeks if that means it's going to go away. It's just so weird to feel SO much better but having this 'complication' lingering in the background. You've put my mind at ease. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU 🙂
So glad you are feeling better!
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13 hours ago, blurneworder said:
What does it look/feel like?
Scratchy throat, like something’s stuck in it but not like strep throat. It doesn’t hurt to eat or swallow. Just uncomfortable. My tongue and face also have prodromal symptoms. I have red splotches and blisters on the back of my throat and initially had them on my cheeks/tongue too which Appeared more like canker sores.
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I’ve noticed that I am too, more dry overall which causes some discomfort, take your time with foreplay and use lots and lots of water based lube. I think over time it will hopefully improve.
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Hi Sadie, I’m in the same spot. I got diagnosed 3 months ago and had back to back outbreaks, it would heal and then two days later I had new sores. I tried all of the natural supplements but gave into taking medications. I took Acyclovir 5x/day at 400 mg for 30 days but just switched to Valacyclovir 1 Gram per day for regular maintainence or 2 grams per day during outbreaks. I had one outbreak while on acyclovir- no sores but extreme itchiness and burning, swelling of my vulva, but went away after a week. My plan is to take Valacyclovir for a year and then see where I am at.
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I had some urinary retention during my first outbreak, I would have to lean forward on the toilet to press down on my bladder, I had trouble initiating and then continuing through out- a lot of starting and stopping and pushing. It lasted probably 2-3 weeks and subsided when my swelling and inflammation went down. I got diagnosed 3 months ago and haven’t had this issue since- and I’ve had frequent outbreaks.
I hope you feel better soon. I think it’s more common during the first outbreak and typically subsides with subsequent outbreaks.
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I have HSV 2 inside of my mouth and throat from oral sex with my boyfriend- he didn’t know he had herpes and did not have symptoms. It is possible. It’s possible to get it and to never have oral symptoms. It just depends on the persons immune system etc
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Hi Jason, I have HSV 2 orally and genitally. I was diagnosed on 9/11/2018. I was feeling the same feelings when I was diagnosed and just 3 months later I am coping with the diagnosis much better. You will get through this! We are here for you and this is a great place to look to for support.
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I don’t know about it’s effects on my outbreaks yet but I use it for other benefits as well including joint pain, sleep, and stress. I’m hoping it has positive results with herpes outbreaks as well!
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If it’s a picture of your genitals you aren’t able to post that on this forum- probably why no one has responded- we can’t see the picture. Best bet is to go to a doctor and get tested. No one on here is able to give diagnosis.
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I used to be someone that shaved daily or every other day. Noticed that it tends to irritate my genitals and potentially triggers outbreaks for me- i shave once a week or every other week now and know that the day of I will experience some irritation, for me coconut oil tends to be soothing for me and I apply generously on my vulva. I use a separate razor for my genitals and the same razor for my armpits and legs. It’s hard to get used to not being bald down there all the time but for me it’s more comfortable to not shave daily- trial and error and you will find what works for you. Outbreaks will heal if shaving causes one and you’ll figure out how often and what works for you!