I'm following up regarding Question #4130. I assume you're able to review it so I won't repeat anything we've already discussed. Since we last spoke, I took a 10 & 12 week HSV IgG 1&2 test. Results NEGATIVE. The 10 week test was significant for me because I went to a lab (Clinical Pathology Laboratories) that still gives results with a specific index #. The test returned with an index of (<.10) Obviously very low. I should be happy, but I'm not. I'm still experiencing a raw & irritated feeling on the skin around the top portion of my penis shaft & around my mouth, also my eyes seem to burn & are more irritated than normal. Still NO sores or redness in those areas.  This all has continued for the past 3 months. I did get a sore on my butt around week 9, but it was an area that itched; & I scratched at it & squeezed it causing it to scab over. Not sure if it would have done so if I just left it alone or not. 

Full Testing History Post Encounter:

My honest thought is that you are uninfected with HSV 2 and that you will likely need a western blot to be settled and reassured. 

You have lots of evidence that you are uninfected but are not convinced.

The question is - if you do the blot (and your timing is OK to do it now), can  you let THAT reassure you?

Terri

I have already ordered the kit, and have an e-visit scheduled with you at 1:20pm on Tuesday October 2nd. This means I’ve done everything in my power to get the most accurate result. Case closed. Whatever result this returns is the final say. Fingers crossed. I look forward to speaking with you on Tuesday. 

Questions:

2: Have you ever delt with similar sounding cases? What were the explanations? 

3: Have you ever seen someone who isn’t on any antivirals test negative on an IgG at 12 weeks, test negative on a WB, who doesn’t have sores, and who has all these symptoms?

we've talked now Jeffrey.  As you know, I don't think this sounds herpetic to me.  When a person's only symptoms are burning and raw feelings, the vast majority of the time, they test negative for HSV 2.   And herpes is not an "every day" thing either.    And most definitely I have seen people test negative on the WB at 12 weeks - the majority of people in your situation test negative on the blot!   But we shall see.   I am very hopeful

Terri

Since we spoke on Tuesday (after I posted my most recent questions); I was not expecting you to answer them, but thanks anyway!

Final Follow-ups:

1: As of Tuesday October 2nd, I started taking Fluconazole 150mg once a day (10 Day Supply),   Cetirizine (Zyrtec) 10mg Once a day (30 Day Supply),  Ranitidine (Zantac) once a day (30 Day Supply), and using a 2% Ketoconazole Cream twice daily.  Will any of these have an adverse affect on the WB?

2: Since we spoke on Tuesday, I've yet to receive the pre-filled out Lab Requisition Form for the WB from you. I was wondering when I could expect that?

3: Not super keen on my name being used in that last reply from you. I know it's just the first, but is there any way to remove it?  Thanks! 

Thanks Again for all your advise, time, and expertise! 

1.  None of these medicines will impact the Western blot

2. I sent the requisition on Tuesday. I will resend.

3.  I will try to remove your first name from the post.

Terri

Still not seeing it in my Inbox or Spam folder. How do you suggest I confirm my email address with you?

I sent it once again!  That's three times. Did it maybe go to your junk mail?  Please check the email that you used on evisit and if incorrect, say so here and change it (don't list it here) and I'll go into evisit and try sending it again.

Terri