elainebee85

Thanks for sharing! Can I ask how long between the night and your first sore popping up?

Hi everyone First wanted to say that this community is such a loving one.. it is really heart warming to see such open and honest people come together for support. So, to get to it, I am not sure if I have contracted herpes. I had a one night stand, unprotected, about 10 days ago. Almost immediately my vulva area felt weird and tingly, so I asked him to stop (he almost refused.. it was horrifying). Anyways, for over a week now the area has just felt tingly, and appears red and a little bit sore. About 4 days after the encounter I was in bed with a full body/muscle-achy flu for three days. I have no blisters or bumps, no intense pain. I have been checking the area so often in the mirror that I am starting to think that maybe the checking is what is causing the soreness. But this is not like anything I have ever felt before. I went to a walk in clinic and she laughed and said it doesn't look like herpes and the flu has nothing to do with it, but provided me medication just in case. I am going to get a type test this week with my family doc to make absolutely sure. I am here to get as informed as I can in the meantime. While it is really easy to read and see what herpes looks like during an OB.. I haven't been able to find pictures of what the "pre-outbreak" symptoms look like. This soreness and kind of irritated vulva area.. can anyone help describe to me what that looks and feels like? There seems to be such a spectrum of symptoms. I know it is hard to pinpoint anything. The swelling of my vulva almost makes it look generally lumpy.. but with no little vesicles. Any help would be so appreciated...