Doc says i do not have herpes

[Growing123]

I went to doctor today. I gave urine sample and he said that he could test for most STDs but not herpes unless he can swab an ulcer.
He examined my penis and said that it is not herpes but a regular scar from my circumcision. He told me that he is not at all worried and can tell me confidently that he doesn't think that I have herpes.

So now I don't know what to believe. Someone asked me about the slight bump and I told them that I had been circumcised. He said that this was the correct answer and that it is scarring. I can see another similar mark on the other side of my penis shaft which never blistered and is definitely a circumcision scar. I think that when I got the blowjob the scar blistered for some reason. I have never had a blister since last July.

So what do I say if i meet a potential partner? Do i just say nothing or do i say thatI had a blister and took valtrex but 2 other doctors don't believe that I have herpes?

 

[Wine0]

I’m sorry to read you have health concerns. I would say that the advice of your doctor outweighs that of us lot out here on the internet!

A quick google found me this for more info. Best of luck!

CDC – Genital Herpes Screening

 

[Growing123]

Thank you. I just don't know which doctor to believe now. But more importantly should I broach this with a partner or just monitor it. If I mention it the partner will likely run off when I may not have it. I am tempted to just remain celibate for two years and see if I have an outbreak. If not then I am going to presume that I was not infected. I allowed someone to suck my cock but did not even ejaculate and I don't think many risks so I am not convinced that it's hsv.

 

[coolestguy]

I heard once you get herpes, it stays forever. Is it true?

 

[mitchie801]

If you want to test for herpes, you have to swab an active lesion (expensive and not accurate) or get a blood test done and they’ll check for HSV I and HSV II antibodies. Then you’ll know for sure. Once you get it, you’ll always carry it.

 

[Growing123]

I heard once you get herpes, it stays forever. Is it true?

Yes that's true. I don't know now if I have it. I'll just wait and see if I ever get an outbreak again. I'm monogamous now. It's just too dangerous to let guys give you oral.

 

[halcyondays]

STI panels don't test for herpes simplex because it's so common. It's highly communicable from incidental skin to skin contact.

Here's a herpes simplex virus (HSV) primer. There are two types. HSV1 is commonly known as facial herpes because it's found most commonly on lips. HSV2 is commonly known as genital herpes because it's found most commonly found on genitalia.

It's important to note that one can have HSV1 on their genitals and HSV2 on their face. Don't be fooled by the common names. Sores most commonly occur at point of infection.

In population studies 50% of five year olds and 70% of thirty year olds test seropositive for HSV1 which means they have antibodies for it which means they were infected at some point

In the same studies 30% of five year olds and 50% of thirty year olds test seropositive for HSV2 which means they have antibodies for it which means they were infected at some point.

In both cases only 7-8% of people with HSV ever have an outbreak ie blisters or cold sores.

Takeaway. It's incredibly common and highly transmittable by incidental contact. Even if you've never had an outbreak (sore) presume you have it. Presume everyone has it.

Herpes blisters are quite painful. You didn't say whether your bump/blister was/is painful.

I would accept your doc's opinion that your bump is not caused by HSV. Did he mention other possibilities like abrasion? Contact friction could cause inflammation of your circ scar.

 

[halcyondays]

I heard once you get herpes, it stays forever. Is it true?

Yes but only 7-8% of those infected ever have an outbreak.

 

[Growing123]

@halcyondays he said that it is an abrasion from my circumcision surgery and pointed to other stitches. He said that from looking at it that it was definitely not HSV and the location of the blister at the site of stitching suggests that it was an abrasion

 

[coolestguy]

Do you 100% get herpes if you receive oral from someone that has herpes but not having an outbreak?

 

[playklax01]

Do you 100% get herpes if you receive oral from someone that has herpes but not having an outbreak?

No. Not 100% anyway. It's technically possible, but very highly unlikely to transmit it if they don't have an active outbreak. I have HSV1 (cold sores) since I was kid and was with my husband for almost 20 years. He's still HSV free.

When there is no outbreak, the virus is dormant and hiding in the body. It's not out and about ready to infect. The most likely way to transmit without an outbreak would be if the person feels a cold sore coming on but doesn't say anything. There's a telltale tingle that it's starting (you get about an 8 hour warning) but nothing visible yet. The virus is active then and can potentially pose a problem. But I'd say that's not that strong of a danger either. I have kissed my husband more than once when I thought I felt the tingle, but wasn't sure if it was really a cold sore starting or not, then later found it was. He still didn't get it.

Open, obvious sores are the things to look for. That's mainly how it's spread.

 

[Swallowu]

I'm surprised your doctor didn't to a blood test. Igg and Igm will look for antibodies and that's how you'll know which you have. Most of what is said above is accurate. If you really want the gold standard for info, look up the Westover Heights Clinic website. They are a research facility in Portland Oregon that specialize in HSV testing, treatment and research. There's a forum there with answers to all your questions.

 

[deleted690810]

@halcyondays he said that it is an abrasion from my circumcision surgery and pointed to other stitches. He said that from looking at it that it was definitely not HSV and the location of the blister at the site of stitching suggests that it was an abrasion

I had two experiences with other people. One guy had small abrasion blisters on his circumcision scar from jacking off too much. The other guys had 3-4 pimple looking lesions on the shaft of his dick. It did not look right. When I saw that I said thanks but no thanks.

 

[Swallowu]

I had two experiences with other people. One guy had small abrasion blisters on his circumcision scar from jacking off too much. The other guys had 3-4 pimple looking lesions on the shaft of his dick. It did not look right. When I saw that I said thanks but no thanks.

The pimple looking bumps are probably Fordyce bumps. Very common and not contagious or infectious.