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ok ill make an appointment. i also found these (lesions?) on my penis after last nights indecent. do these areas look like herpes or more from the friction and "dry humping" from last night? [ PHOTOS REMOVED BY ADMIN ]

I woke up this AM with little areas of broken skin on my penis. They do not itch or hurt, but I am unsure if this is from the "dry humping" I did last night, or if these are herpes lesions. Any thoughts? *warning* - graphic photos: [ IMAGES REMOVED BY ADMIN ]

Need help. I also for the first time in a while ALMOST engaged in sexual activity last night. We kissed and I became eroused. When I did my penile head felt like there was too much blood rushing to it. Like it was inflamed or something though it doesn't appear to be inflamed or red other than those faint spots I mentioned before. Then after it went down (my erection) when I stopped it (since I wouldn't dare risk giving this to someone if it's what I have; or anything else for that matter) it started to itch again. Itxhing isn't as bad this am but still present. Need help.

Wow that's a long time after. I would love to think you're the exception, or at least hope you are because it's a pretty scary thought that most people with asymptomatic herpes would be out there spreading it WITH their doctors permission after negative blood results that long after the encounter. Anyone else quicker?

So many people give different answers to this and have different stories, but to those who are positive for hsv-2: How long did it take after exposure for you to test positive via blood antibody test? And which specific test was used? This only goes for those who are positively positive for hsv-2 Thank you

I went and she said nothing appears to be STD related but ordered a blood test. I will keep you updated. I still itch on week 5 despite trying anti fungal pills and creams as well as a blood test that checked for bacteria. I really can't believe this is not herpes. I have faint freckle looking spots on my glans penis which I've has since day 2-3 (after sexual encounter) as well. They are not going away so that rules out allergens, fungus, or trauma. I'm lost

this is why I am not convinced of mine, because the doctors have only said it doesn't look like I have an STD trough "visual diagnose!"

Hmm I'm curious about this one. Did your "mild" outbreaks consist of itching only? This is what I have been experiencing and I am convinced it is from the herpes virus. People keep telling me that this isn't a symptom though. Mine has lasted 5 weeks now from my encounter in question.

So my GP and Dermatologist both tell me that they don't see anything typical of herpes. But they did tell me to get a blood test just in case. Both said they were confident it would be negative. As I wait I just can't imagine what else it could be. I have no known allergies and have changed nothing in my life the last year. had one sexual encounter with a woman of unknown status (protected vaginal, unprotected oral) 2 days later, itchiness (this has lasted 5 weeks now and has not subsided even after taking anti-fungal pills, creams, scabies cream, and testing for bacteria in my blood - which I did not have apparently). also I have had these red dots on my glans penis (penile head) since day 2 or 3 as well and they have not gone away. They look like very faint freckles or something. Possibly brown or red is color. Looks like its slightly below the skin or something. It is not raised. The dermatologist and doctor both said it doesn't look to be STD related. I have also recently started feeling itchy (same itch I've been having this whole time on my groin and anus area) in my urethra. I am at a loss and really believe that I have herpes. I don't believe it could be some crazy coincidence. The female was tested for all STD's and came back negative for all. The negative herpes test isn't promising though as her last encounter before me was only 4 weeks previous (before me) & unprotected. I feel that I am either having a long initial outbreak, or one that came initially and took a day or two off, and is now back again. And I am just one of those people who don't show the "common symptoms." Furthermore I believe that these patients (those who do not present common symptoms) are very common and the medical field does not know how to diagnose them. They just prescribe drugs and creams to take care of the symptoms but never really figure out what the root problem is. Meanwhile we are transmitting this to others. Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated.

hmmm. how about for the initial infection? it will present itself as itching only? no OB's?

Itchiness with no outbreaks or lesions? Experts tell me the itching is proceeded by lesions or OBs. I have had two and a half weeks of itching. Is this a symptom or no? I know you cannot diagnose me, but is this is a symptom seen?

Could my body be awaiting some big fever, then an outbreak? How many days should I be expecting to wait until this happens/doesn't happen. Or until this itch will go away if this is in fact a mild outbreak with non-typical symptoms?

Let me make this quicker and more concise: My symptoms are as follows: Itching 3 days after encounter. Mostly in the groin area. Penile shaft, head, scrotum and anus. Still itching 18 days later Feeling depressed since day 2, still happening today. Just feel really down no matter what I think or do. Headache that started on day 15 and lasted until day 18. Lowered body temp than usual at night with sweats. No other signs of flu. Last 3 days stomach pain (slight pain that causes a very slight ache in testicles) no out breaks or lesions that I can tell. Confused after reading other posts such as E9507's on why these symptoms wouldn't be pointing to herpes. Sounds exactly like that many who have later tested positive for herpes have felt at first. Is this feeling I have my body adapting to this virus? Maybe I wasn't this clear about my symptoms in my first post. Thank you guys again

my apologies this posted twice. please delete this thread as i can not figure out how to do so.

Also my penile head has been really dry and slightly painful to the touch or with friction against my underwear due to the dryness. Not sure if anyone can relate to any of these symptoms. I can't see a dermatologist for about a week :(

True. I need that dermatologist visit asap. I feel a tingling in my face tonight and have rashes all over my body. More so just goosebump looking areas with red dermatitis and acne is some areas. this is so weird. The timing right after the encounter makes it even stranger.

Probably right. So what do you suppose my risk is for hsv-2? I obviously need to re test in a few months but does this case sound like it's something else? I can not comfortably do anything with anyone until I at least know that I am not being irresponsible in doing so. Could this really be shingles with my only symptom being the itchibg? Most people describe shingles as an amazingly painful experience. Also they say the itchibg would be followed by outbreaks like in herpes. I'm so confused???

thank you guys for your responses. It's amazing how supportive you guys to all new members of this forum. The girl was tested and came back negative on all STD tests. This was only 4-5 weeks since her last exposure with her last guy and about 6-7 weeks since their first exposure. My tests came back negative though as expected since it was only 5 days after our exposure. So it really only showed that I didn't have anything from my first relationship (we were both virgins before each other so I knew this would be the case). The test we both had done (me and this girl in question) was done at a planned parenthood. It was a blood test that took around 6-10 days to give us our results. Not sure exactly what test it was but maybe you guys will know. I will try to go to a dermatologist and ask about shingles. I'm bummed the urgent care doctor told me it was for sure not shingles and wouldn't do a swab test for me. The girl is not H- for sure though as I'm not sure what tests planned parenthood does for herpes (all i know is that it is a blood test), and it was only 4-5 weeks after her last exposure before me (with a pretty sexually active college boy-who apparently thinks hes clean but I dont think has ever had an actual herpes test). Also I have not changed anything in my diet or routine that I could see as a possible reason. No new soaps or detergents. I guess I can really dive into the herpes zoster idea. One weird thing I have noticed and notice tonight is a weird smell coming from my groin. Could just be all this anti-fungal treatment as well as coconut oil I've been rubbing down there. But there is also this whittish-yellowish hard stuff on the tips of my pubic hair. Not sure if it's all related because I didn't notice it until after all this fungal treatment. Anyways thank you guys so much, I will be checking back for your responses after my added information.

Also feeling a slight ache in my testicles since about 3 days ago with no explanation. It's a dull ache. Maybe about a 3 or 4 out of 10 as far as pain goes.

also i was given anti itching pills (diphenhydr-Amine 25 mg) from urgent care doc and those as well as otc benadryl don't seem to help much but maybe that is what has made the itching slightly better

I am a male had sex (unprotected oral, protected vaginal) one time with my second sexual partner in my life. Was all clean after first relationship ended. 3 days after sex I began feeling a very bad itch downstairs. On the penile shaft and head as well as the scrotum and anus. Went to planned parenthood on day 5 where I was tested and told I was negative for everything (obviously this just told me I hadn't been infected with anything from my first partner which I already knew). While I was awaiting the bloodwork results, I was freaking out and told the girl to also go get checked which she agreed to do even though she said she didn't think she had anything (no previous tests, but no symptoms apparently - as if that matters). She is 18 and has had 5 sexual partners including me. The most recent guy she was with was 5 weeks before me. Their first sexual encounter was roughly 3 weeks before that. Her second to last guy was about 1 week before that and their first time was about 3 weeks before that. For days while we awaited her results (she got tested on day 6 after experience, which corresponds with those dates & time frames I mentioned above) I was still itching. The itching would come and go and sometimes was amazingly uncomfortable and unbearable. I would say it was completely random when the itching would occur. I also developed a rash on my sides and one mark that looked questionable to me on my lower back (above boxer line on left side). I had a response from Terri Warren about my case who originally said my chances were minimal and that I most likely did NOT contract herpes. Then showed her a blurry pic of this patch on back and she said it looked worrisome, but that I couldn't have my first breakout on my back and that if anything it should be swabbed for herpes zoster. So I went to urgent care (still panicking and full of anxiety of course). The doctor told me it looked nothing like herpes or shingles and told me it was contact dermatitis or a yeast infection from the girl - gave me meds for scabies (which he did not believe to be the case but wanted to rule out), and a cream for fungus (nyastin). I did the scabies treatment once as well and laundered all my bedding and clothes with no help, and used the anti fungal cream for 3-4 days with no relief. Still randomly itching (off and on) on day 12 I went to my primary care physician. He drew blood and did a complete blood test on me. This was after telling me that my rash on my back did not appear to be herpes related. He said it looked fungal possibly. BTW I forgot to mention that this was the 3rd doctor now who carefully examined my groin area and fount nothing unusual. Blood work came back fine. No bacterial or fungal infections with the blood. No auto immune diseases (that showed up yet anyways). Everything else was in normal range. The girl finally called planned parenthood (who still haven't posted our results online) and spoke with a nurse who told her that she was negative for everything. She was relieved but obviously I am not. I am still itchy to this day (day 14). This is after using lotrimin now (which my primary doctor told me to try - he sais nyastin does not work for all fungi) for 2 days. My itching has subsided, but it's so hard to tell how long this will last as it comes and goes randomly. I forgot to mention earlier that I have also felt itching all over my body that may just be my brain noticing more now, No rashes anywhere though (besides the ones on my lower back and sides - which are more like patches of irritated skin like acne almost or contact dermatitis). I also suffer from body acne which I have for years now. On my buttox and legs mostly. This flared up a bit since I have been so stressed. I also have felt very dry around eyes now since day 2 which have been occasionally itchy as well (mostly on the eye lids and below the eye). I just can't imagine this being anything other than a STI - herpes seems to be the most likely candidate. Now the "experts" including Terri Warren have told me that this is not herpes. That my risk was very low, and that I have had no true symptoms yet. I am just having a hard time believing that this terrible itching could be from anything else. I didn't change one thing and trust me I have gone over anything and everything that could have caused this allergy-wise. I also have never been allergic to anything in my life so the odds would be against this explanation anyways. I have read numerous people on here who talk about this as a REAL symptom of HSV-2 and need help and input from those who have actually HAD this virus. I check everyday and still have no visible signs or outbreaks but this itching is ligering and although seems slightly better, it persists. Please offer me some advice here and give me a real opinion on what this could be. I feel that the professionals sweep this virus under the rug since to them it is only a "minor skin disease." Thank you for your time, I know this is a long question.