[Question #9059] My herpes test results always come back negative for hsv 1 and hsv2

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36 months ago
My herpes test results always come back negative for hsv 1 and hsv2.  It's a blood test.  My doctor doesn't understand the result.
He says i don't have herpes.  But I have herpes symptoms.  I had the initial lesion with sticky clear wetness. I got my symptoms after being with a girl friend who had it.  I had the one initial outbreak and then started valtrex.  I haven't had another outbreak with my daily dose of valtrex, but I often have penial sensitivity like a pin prick and focused soreness.  I use lidocane on these occasions.  My question is:  Do I indeed have herpes and the test is not picking it up?  I've had about 5-6 blood tests over my 2 years.  my latest result came back today.  Both negative for 1 and 2 types.  Is there another std that I could have with similar herpes symptoms.  I'd love to figure out what I actually have.  Please help!
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
36 months ago
I don't know what testing you had done - IgM or IgG?  Do you know
If you started taking daily suppressive therapy immediately after what you believe to have been a new infection, it could be influencing the antibody test that you appear to have done. 
I can't tell you have HSV 1 or HSV 2 with quite a bit more information. 
It may require you coming off antiviral medication to get a more accurate result on your antibody test. 
Was any swab testing done of the lesions that you had?

Terri
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