As stated in my last question, a few days ago I tested negative for HSV 1/2 via type-specific Igg test. The encounter I am worried about was in November 2021.

My question:

1) As stated in previous posts, there have been a couple times in the past that I have noticed cuts/wounds/sores under my foreskin. In a previous response to this query, you told me "oh, certainly! Men who still have a foreskin can often get breaks in the skin. These could be caused by a fungal condition (most often) and even bacteria."

I understand that igg misses 8% of hsv2 and 30% of hsv1. Considering the fact that my big fear is hsv2, do you think it is alright for me to move past this herpes worry, considering my recent negative igg result? 

If I am able to continue working through my symptom-related OCD with my therapist, do you think it is alright to move forward without further testing? I totally understand that this is an OCD-laden question, so I apologize for that. Thank you for your time!

1) As stated in previous posts, there have been a couple times in the past that I have noticed cuts/wounds/sores under my foreskin. In a previous response to this query, you told me "oh, certainly! Men who still have a foreskin can often get breaks in the skin. These could be caused by a fungal condition (most often) and even bacteria."

I understand that igg misses 8% of hsv2 and 30% of hsv1. Considering the fact that my big fear is hsv2, do you think it is alright for me to move past this herpes worry, considering my recent negative igg result? 

If I am able to continue working through my symptom-related OCD with my therapist, do you think it is alright to move forward without further testing? I totally understand that this is an OCD-laden question, so I apologize for that. Thank you for your time!

I'm unclear about why you don't just do the herpes western blot and get a clear answer about your HSV 1 and 2 status?  If there is a way to know your true status, don't you want to do it?  is it a matter of funds?  Let me know.

Terri

With HSV2 being my concern, is the western blot warranted or can I accept the igg?

If you ordered the blot, it takes 1-2 weeks to get results back.

Terri

Last two questions:

1) Is it 1-2 weeks including receiving the test, completing it, and sending it back? 

2) I would like to accept these results and move, and I do believe I can w/out the western blot. I guess I just wanted to know if you, as a std expert, and knowing my testing/symptoms background, believe that is a reasonable thing for me to do?  (considering I will continue working through the mental side with my therapist)

1) Is it 1-2 weeks including receiving the test, completing it, and sending it back? 

well, first you need to order the kit from the University of Washington.  you'll need a clinician to sign the lab requisition - you can work with me at westoverheights.com or certainly with your own clinician

2) I would like to accept these results and move, and I do believe I can w/out the western blot. I guess I just wanted to know if you, as a std expert, and knowing my testing/symptoms background, believe that is a reasonable thing for me to do?  (considering I will continue working through the mental side with my therapist)

I think it is a reasonable thing to do, yes.

Terri

Terri