Does this sound like HSV2?
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From: jimmy_valentine on 4 Jun 2008 23:05 First of all, hats off to all of you for creating an excellent forum. The level of discourse here is really good relative to some of the other message boards out there. Here's my situation: About a month and a half ago, I had protected sex with a new partner. A few days there after, I noticed tiny (1mm) blisters on the shaft of my penis and in the pubic hair area consistent with HSV2. They didn't disapear on their own, so about three weeks thereafter, I went to my physician and had a comprehensive STD test (he tested me for EVERYthing). He agreed that the blisters were consistant with HSV2, so he put me on a course of Valtrex proactively. My results came back negative for everything including HSV2, HPV, syph, and all the usual suspects. About a week later, my partner got her test results back: negative for everything, but the doctor diagnosed her with a yeast infection. I completed the course of Valtrex; I didn't notice any appreciable change in the blisters. My physician put me on a course of antibiotics thinking that the blisters might be due to a superficial bacterial infection. I'm about 1/2 way through those pills and I haven't noticed any change. I've made an appointment to see a dermatologist, but I can't get in for another three weeks, so the suspense is killing me over here. Here are my questions: 1) I was under the impression that HSV2 always responded Valtrex in people with healthy immune systems such as myself. Is that the case? If so, what gives? 2) I've had these blisters now for about six weeks. Is that consistent with HSV2? What I'm reading is that symptoms typically abate after 2-3 weeks with HSV even if you don't treat it. 3) Could this be related to my partner's yeast infection? 4) What might it be besides HSV2? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. -Jimmy Valentine
From: Tara Passel on 5 Jun 2008 03:16 Sounds like the Doctor diagnosed your partner wrong. Alot of times doctors will check women and just think its a yeast infection when its really not. I would talk to her and tell her to get checked for all the std's. Sorry to hear that you had to get this (Gif) what a rude awake huh? Im 23 and got genital herpes when i was 17. i sure that it will get better its just going to take sometime. Take care.
From: Faye in TX on 5 Jun 2008 15:39 It's odd to have used a condom & to have gotten it on the shaft of your penis. usually u get in on ur scrotum or surrounding area as the condom doesn't protect that area. Also to strill have the little blisters after 6 weeks is way too long for it to be an outbreak, I only have oral HSV1 and it lasts 6-7 days max. (use abreva to prevent them, it's expensive but works) I think you may have poison ivy or oak or sumac, they all look like little blisters and would more numerous and on all parts of your pubic area as u describe also it would last a long time if not treated. Have you walked through any high grass or weeds lately. I only thought of this as my lil brother recently got poison ivy all on the inside of his thieghs, when his new puupy ran off and he chased her thru a bunch of brush and weeds and a ditch to get her back. His when treated lasted for 3 weeks and they were little blisters all in clusters. Have your doctor check it out he may have just assumed STD from the location..Good luck.
From: MamaZ on 5 Jun 2008 16:01 Good "thinking outside the box" Faye! But, I think (imho), if he did have poison oak or ivy, the itching would be so unbearable that I believe he would have mentioned it. Yes, herpes itches badly too, but (IMHO), there's nothing like the 'itch' from poison oak or ivy. BTW: (a note to Jimmy and in general), use RHUS TOX 30 (a homeopathic remedy) to relieve the itch...one or two tiny pellets take the itch away LITERALLY takes within minutes (sometimes seconds!) and it is not at all expensive (a tube which will last you a lifetime costs perhaps $10.00 maybe less). Pick it up at your local health food store, or Whole Foods. If you'd like more info about homeopathy, I'm happy to answer any questions. mama z "Faye in TX" <faye555(a)webtv.net> wrote in message news:10546-4848410C-7081(a)baytvnwsxa002.msntv.msn.com... > It's odd to have used a condom & to have gotten it on the shaft of your > penis. usually u get in on ur scrotum or surrounding area as the condom > doesn't protect that area. Also to strill have the little blisters after > 6 weeks is way too long for it to be an outbreak, I only have oral HSV1 > and it lasts 6-7 days max. (use abreva to prevent them, it's expensive > but works) I think you may have poison ivy or oak or sumac, they all > look like little blisters and would more numerous and on all parts of > your pubic area as u describe also it would last a long time if not > treated. Have you walked through any high grass or weeds lately. I only > thought of this as my lil brother recently got poison ivy all on the > inside of his thieghs, when his new puupy ran off and he chased her thru > a bunch of brush and weeds and a ditch to get her back. His when treated > lasted for 3 weeks and they were little blisters all in clusters. Have > your doctor check it out he may have just assumed STD from the > location..Good luck. >
From: jimmy_valentine via MedKB.com on 6 Jun 2008 08:43 Thanks to all of you for your thoughtful advice. For starters, let me answer your questions: MamaZ - My physician didn't biopsy one of the blisters. He drew blood and tested for antibodies to HSV 1 and 2; both came up negative. My partner had the same tests. The blisters are still there, though they're responding well to an antifungal cream my doctor prescribed. When I go to the dermatologist on Monday, I'll ask him to take a culture from a blister (that doesn't sound like much fun, BTW). I don't presently take lysine as a supplement, but as a vegetarian half my caloric intake is from beans, so I probably get all I need! I'll consider adding lysine as a supplement if the symptoms persist. Faye - That's an interesting proposition. I volunteer at a farm on the weekends, so maybe I picked up something there. I'll bring that up with the dermatologist when I see him on Monday. Your suggestion's especially compelling since I haven't had any of the pain, discomfort, or itching normally associated with an HSV outbreak. As I understand it, the first outbreak is normally associated with a full on primary immune response. I haven't gotten sick, I don't itch. HSV infects nerve cells. How could this be HSV if I can't feel it? If there's sustained interest in my case, I'll provide updates after I visit my dermatologist and get results from whatever tests he recommends. Thanks again to all of you. -JV -- Message posted via http://www.medkb.com
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