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Yep, I really have herpes HSV-2.


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So I just got tested a few weeks ago, blood and culture test and it is official.... I have HSV 2. I'm feeling pretty awful about the whole situation. Basically all the emotions that everyone else has voiced here and maybe a little extra on the side.

 

How did this happen? Where did it come from? Who did I get it from? What does the future look like? On and on and on.

 

I'm on meds and so far I start to have an OB as soon as I stop taking them, not my preferred outcome but I'm really hoping this is going to improve over time.

 

One thing I am grateful for is this site. It makes a huge difference just to know that other people out there are going through this and that I'm not alone. Feeling pretty isolated.

 

Any help or advice is much appreciated.

 

 

-E

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@Emil65

 

Hello and Welcome!

 

So, you are wondering where/how you got HSV2? Sounds like you had a positive culture... was the blood test positive too? And was it IgM or IgG? IgM isn't as reliable so it's not as helpful with figuring out timelines. If it was IgG that means you've had H over 4 months.

 

What does the future look like? Whatever you want it to look like. You can find love (with a H+ or H- person), get married, have kids ... just like before you got H. Sure, you may find a few speed bumps along the way.... yes, you may be rejected when you disclose. But remember, the rejection isn't about YOU ... it's either that the other person is exercising their CHOICE (just like I won't date a guy with young kids) or (if they are ugly about it) they are showing you who they REALLY are (aka... you can thank your new Wingman...Herpes ... for showing you what an asshat he is). It's that simple ... and when you can accept that, Herpes just becomes something you learn to live with ;)

 

(((HUGS)))

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Thanks, heres a little explanation for you. I had a culture test and a blood test. The blood tests came back with mixed results but my doctor said that it is HSV2 and the culture agreed. The blood test I got was called enzyme-linked immunonsorbent assay (ELISA). One was positive one was negative. Maybe I should get tested again? My partner tested positive for H2 in two separate blood tests.

 

I'm on Valcyclovir (Is that how it's spelled?) and my symptoms have subsided for the most part. I'm feeling better mentally with every passing day but the medication is rough on my system. Hoping that improves as well.

 

Sincerely appreciate your advice and feedback.

 

Thank you!

 

-E

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New infections will come back negative in blood. Mine did as well, but my culture was positive. If you had a positive culture, then you have HSV 2. If your bf came back positive in two blood tests, then he has an established infection, as it takes at least 4 mo ths for antibodies to be detectable.

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Again, thanks for the feedback. That's what I thought but it's helpful to have it confirmed. My partner claimed to never have had symptoms and I have never had symptoms until last month. I'm trying to figure out if I should contact my ex's and warn them as I don't know if I had H before without symptoms and accidentally passed it on.

Very confusing and topic of conversation. Can you offer any advice there? Did you tell your previous partners just to be safe? I always had protected sex but I'm learning about that not making a difference sometimes.

 

Thanks!

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