Whyme77

He's refusing. He said to stop sleeping with people cuz he knows it's not him. :(

FYI, we slept together the night before Easter, so it hasn't been months!

Would an ingrown be considered an OB or herpe? I can't imagine that I've had an OB and didn't know. I've had nothing like the pictures I've seen on the Internet. The doctor was so blahhhh about breaking the news to me. Didn't even mention re-testing in a few months.

Sero-converting??? Should have never Googled that!!!! Does that mean that symptoms are ahead and it's too early? Why would they say I had antibodies and it was signs of past exposure or OB?

It was an OB/gyn. I got tested because I found out my ex was cheating on me and I had some sort of a bacterial infection and I'd rather know than not, now I'm sorry I asked to be tested because this depression of finding out is worse than knowing he was cheating AGAIN!!! I talked to the nurse after the second result, maybe I should call the doctor. I love my doctor. She been awarded awards for her bedside manor so I know she's good. I was on bedrest for the last 3 months of my pregnancy and she was fantastic. I'm assuming the "on to the next" is the case and it's no big deal to them. I had so many questions but all she said was "I'm so sorry to have to tell you this" and that was about it.

I added nothing to that result. I've never had an OB that I'm aware of although now I'm thinking every ingrown has been an OB. When I saw the results of the 2nd test it was such s relief but they made me think I was crazy when I said "it said false negative". What would make my values so low?

Here is what was written regarding my results. I don't see a value of 3.0. I'm confused when I called that there was a comment of "false negative" I was told no, I was positive. Any help translating would be great. First Result: HSV 2 IGG Type Specific Value: 1.12. (My value) Description <0.90 Negative 0.90 - 1.10 Equivocal >1.10 Positive This assay utilizes recombinant type-specific antigens to differentiate HSV-1 from HSV-2 infections. A positive result cannot distinguish between recent and past infection. If recent HSV infection is suspected but the results are negative or equivocal, the assay should be repeated in 4-6 weeks. Occasionally, a positive HSV2 IgG test may not confirm with the inhibition study. Advise waiting for the inhibition test result before initiating therapy or guidance. Second Result: HSV2 IGG Inhibition, Elisa The HSV-2 IgG screening assay was repeated at Focus, and the result was not positive (ie, the index was <1.10); thus, the inhibition study result could not be determined. This assay is intended only for samples giving a positive index in the HerpeSelect HSV-2 type-specific IgG screening ELISA. A POSITIVE inhibition study interpretation indicates true HSV-2 specific reactivity, whereas a NEGATIVE inhibition study interpretation indicates that the positive screening index was falsely positive.

I just found out that I tested positive. The way the doctor described it was, past OB or positive for antibodies. No clue when or where I have it. She said sorry for the news and if I ever have an OB to call for medication. I had a baby 7 months ago, if there were concern wouldn't they mention that to me? Every little itch or discomfort I feel now I'm freaking out. I already suffer from anxiety so this is making me crazy. I don't want to touch the baby. Every little red patch I see on her face makes me go into panic mode. I thought I was tested for everything when I got pregnant, why wouldn't I assume that? When I asked why I didn't know sooner the doctor said "we don't test for that". Why the hell not? I hate my ex, he swears it's not him, but he's a man whore. Where do I go from here. I'm hiding in my bed and unable to get up and think about anything besides me having HSV2 and wanting to die. I'm so embarrassed. I specifically remember the nurse asking me in the hospital if I had herpes and I said "no I was tested when I became pregnant". Little did I know, I wasn't. I'm single, two daughters and now terrified that I'll never find someone. If I did have past outbreaks I'm sure I assumed it was an ingrown or I niked myself shaving. Oh my god...what have I done.