BassMaster99

@MarcT I think you and I may be in the same boat. Where are you on this issue as of late?

Hi I was trying to understand if it may be possible to contract herpes on both your mouth and your genitals. (even possibly in the throat) Hypothetically speaking, if someone were to perform oral on a female (who knowingly or unknowingly had herpes) and then immediately proceed to have intercourse. Could the said person contract herpes HSV2 in both oral and genital form? **Side question, since oral sex was performed first is it reasonable to suspect that oral herpes may of been contracted first? ***Could HSV 2 oral cause pain in the groin or gentles such as discomfort or pelvic pain? ****Would pains and continue for weeks on end upwards of 60+ days since exposure?

Did you all have burning during anti viral or suppressant treatment?

My question is does Valacyclovir have an documented impact on Igm testing? I had my first herpes test on June 28th after possibly being exposed on June 3rd. My test results came back: IGG HSV 1 - >.1 - Negative IGG HSV 2 - .12 Negative IGM HSV - 1.14 Positive on June 20th IGG HSV 1 - >.53 - Negative IGG HSV 2 - .12 Negative IGM HSV - .6 Negative Since my suspected exposure I have not quite felt normal to say the least with issues such as a feeling of burning (fever like I suppose) all over my body after roughly 7 or so days along with frequent urinating. Which passed with about a week. Then a new round of issues and items have "popped up" none of which sores. I have been taking valacyclovir since July 2nd or 3rd however the pains and discomfort in my pelvis are continuing. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

HERPES SIMPLEX 1 IGG 0.53 SEE BELOW INDEX Final CPL INTERPRETATION HSV 1 IgG NEGATIVE INDEX <=0.90 EQUIVOCAL INDEX 0.91-1.09 POSITIVE INDEX >=1.10 Note: This assay has not been specifically validated by the manufacturer for use in pediatric patients. HERPES SIMPLEX 2 IGG 0.12 SEE BELOW INDEX Final CPL INTERPRETATION HSV 2 IgG NEGATIVE INDEX <=0.90 EQUIVOCAL INDEX 0.91-1.09 POSITIVE INDEX >=1.10 Note: This assay has not been specifically validated by the manufacturer for use in pediatric patients. HERPES SIMPLEX IGM 0.60 SEE BELOW INDEX Final CPL INTERPRETATION HSV IgM NEGATIVE INDEX <=0.89 EQUIVOCAL INDEX 0.90-1.09 POSITIVE INDEX >=1.10

I think I'm seeing an outbreak on the right side of the base of my penis. They seem small and when I pull my skin around it looks like they disappear. These bumps are only on one side of my penis

I have just received the call from my Dr. that results for my follow up blood test have come back negative for HSV 1 and 2 igg & igm. (however) I have again been taking Valacyclovir every 12 hours since July 2nd (3-4 days after first blood test). Dr. would like follow up screening and suggested I continue on valacyclovir. Meanwhile I am still experiencing pain in pelvis and inner thighs (such as heat sensation). General genital discomfort and even a unique feeling on the right side of my scrotum, however no issues urinating & No outbreaks of lesions or sores. With that all being said, I do have a burning anus. There is also a boil (or what could be described as a bump) next to my anus which is slightly tender to the touch. I have also recently had diarrhea for the past 2 days with no major shift in diet. I am seeing a urologist tomorrow morning as herpes is not totally ruled out but the pain and discomfort is not ceasing while taking valacyclovir. (or maybe the pain has been dulled and this is what it feels like and it'd be much worse not on it?) I feel like the fact I am having that burning in the thighs makes me think this is a slam dunk case for herpes but maybe I'm being hopeful (or in denial). Maybe this is prostatitis or epididymitis. I read recently of another person on here not taking their meds for a few weeks to allow for a full blown breakout and accurate testing for 2-3 weeks. I feel like I'm going insane and the stress of this the last 50+ days has and is going to maybe kill me.

@Kp07 Is this an example of an outbreak without sores? I have no sores but plenty of heat/burning sensations around my pelvic area and inner thighs. its been 51 days since suspected exposure and 28 days on Valacyclovir (1 ever 12 hours) and nothing is stopping the symptoms however no outbreaks.

I will have to check on the bottle I'm not sure - Dr just prescribed it to me after popping positive on an IGM test (1.14) and having symptoms of dysuria, localized heat in the genital area, and pain the pelvis. Since then dysuria has gone, genital heat may be somewhat present, pelvic discomfort comes and goes. Additionally, I've developed symptoms of burning in my thighs, and hands and side of nose *(sometimes in my scalp) with the occasional pelvic pressure which feels like it's coming from my kidneys - it seems like it comes and goes... and occasionally I have a tickle in or around my penis..... It's be a long strange 51 days to say the least. @ash128083

with that being said, isn't valacyclovir designed to suppress symptoms and/or outbreaks - meaning, if taken early you could avoid have any blisters or sores present themselves. Further on that, if that's the case, would that also reduce the amount of discomfort such as burning and tingling as well?

This is interesting. I have been taking valacyclovir since July 2nd or 3rd - 1 every 12 hours. It almost seems as though symptoms persisted through the dosage. Burning, shooting sensations in legs, tingling in penis - I'm not certain of anything. I did not have any sores or sort of outbreak. However, I do have a bump on my butt near my anus that recently presented itself that seems somewhat tender to the touch. Dr said it's probably nothing however my anus seems to be a bit more sensitive than usual as of late. I wake up each morning feeling pretty good and once I start waking up the burning in the thighs start happening and likely once I make it to my office and sit at my desk a while I'm sure the pelvic pain is going to start up again. I just don't know what to think anymore of this. I don't know if I can or will go on living like this.

This pain in my pelvis seems to come and go too.

I've tested negative for everything else multiple times. With that being said, I've read some many things that I am so confused and going back and forth on the subject. I am so overwhelmed.

I am anxiously awaiting my results from my most recent test for HSV 1 and/or 2. I received a 1.14 igm positive test result in early July/Late June which the Dr. suggested we re-test in a few weeks. Suspicion of exposure was June 3rd. Since July 2nd, I have been prescribed Valacyclovir 1 every 12 hours and I have been taking as prescribed. I am in despair. I can only suspect this test will soon come back as positive for one or both HSV types. I am only hoping that maybe these symptoms I have been experiencing are in my head or somehow something else. I feel like my life is ruined. It feels as I have been dealing with these symptoms since early/mid June and they have yet to subdue: intermittent tingling inside penis (or around it) Burning sensations around groin/pelvis Burning sensations on inner thighs Throbbing around auns Redness periodically at tip of urethra pressure/discomfort in pelvis and lower abdomen Burning sensations in my hands, feet, mouth and nose *early on it felt as if I had something pinching me in my underwear at times My Dr. suggested I stay off the internet which I cannot help but explore. Aside from finding the same blanket symptoms on every website which loosely define some many other potential issues, I have found this place which I have hopes for at least gaining better understanding. I hope someone out there can hear my call and would be willing to talk to me.