Comments on: Stages of Herpes: Just plain bad (wrong) information http://theherpesblog.com/stages-of-herpes/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:54:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chelsea http://theherpesblog.com/stages-of-herpes/comment-page-1/#comment-605 Chelsea Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:37:59 +0000 http://theherpesblog.com/?p=196#comment-605 Hi, I am very confused with my symptoms, and this is the FIRST thing I've come across that even sounds somewhat similar to what I'm experiencing. I experienced EXTREME itching and tingling a couple of weeks ago, and then last week started getting large tender 2 somewhat large "lumps" under the skin on one side of my vaginal lip and closer to my anus. Then a 3rd lump appeared. A few days ago, one of the lumps started becoming a blister on top of the skin. It got to the point after a couple of days that it looked like a red bubble on top of the skin. I went to my OBGYN, and she said that herpes does not present like a lump under the skin that rises to the surface. But from what your post seems to say, that's how your herpes have presented? She also said that she couldn't swab it because it was under the skin. She took a blood test for all STDs, and it came back negative for everything. (However, if I just contracted herpes, the antibodies wouldn't have had time to develop yet, so that blood test is not very helpful.) Last night, the blister burst and blood came out. I went to the doctor today, but she wasn't sure what it was. I am VERY NERVOUS (basically, I'm freaking out), and just looking for some insight. Does this sound at all like what you have? Also, about how large are your bumps that are under the skin? Some of my symptoms seem like typical herpes symptoms (i.e., the intense itching and tingling), but others don't (i.e., the bump starting under the skin and bursting blood) so I'm confused. I saw a dr and she was stumped too. She swabbed it, but I have to wait a week for those results, and in the meantime, I am FREAKING out!!! In advance, thanks so much for any insight you can give me! Hi, I am very confused with my symptoms, and this is the FIRST thing I’ve come across that even sounds somewhat similar to what I’m experiencing.

I experienced EXTREME itching and tingling a couple of weeks ago, and then last week started getting large tender 2 somewhat large “lumps” under the skin on one side of my vaginal lip and closer to my anus. Then a 3rd lump appeared. A few days ago, one of the lumps started becoming a blister on top of the skin. It got to the point after a couple of days that it looked like a red bubble on top of the skin. I went to my OBGYN, and she said that herpes does not present like a lump under the skin that rises to the surface. But from what your post seems to say, that’s how your herpes have presented? She also said that she couldn’t swab it because it was under the skin. She took a blood test for all STDs, and it came back negative for everything. (However, if I just contracted herpes, the antibodies wouldn’t have had time to develop yet, so that blood test is not very helpful.)

Last night, the blister burst and blood came out. I went to the doctor today, but she wasn’t sure what it was. I am VERY NERVOUS (basically, I’m freaking out), and just looking for some insight. Does this sound at all like what you have? Also, about how large are your bumps that are under the skin?

Some of my symptoms seem like typical herpes symptoms (i.e., the intense itching and tingling), but others don’t (i.e., the bump starting under the skin and bursting blood) so I’m confused. I saw a dr and she was stumped too. She swabbed it, but I have to wait a week for those results, and in the meantime, I am FREAKING out!!!

In advance, thanks so much for any insight you can give me!

]]> By: Herpes Outbreak | What To Expect When Expecting A Herpes Outbreak — The Herpes Blog http://theherpesblog.com/stages-of-herpes/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Herpes Outbreak | What To Expect When Expecting A Herpes Outbreak — The Herpes Blog Sun, 30 May 2010 17:34:50 +0000 http://theherpesblog.com/?p=196#comment-107 [...] immune system being bathed with stress hormones.    Try to relax and follow your awesome regimen for herpes [...] [...] immune system being bathed with stress hormones.    Try to relax and follow your awesome regimen for herpes [...]

]]> By: Stages of Herpes: A Guide to the Stages of Herpes http://theherpesblog.com/stages-of-herpes/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Stages of Herpes: A Guide to the Stages of Herpes Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:39:31 +0000 http://theherpesblog.com/?p=196#comment-45 [...] second of  the stages of herpes is called the active stage and this is where you can expect a physical episode on the skin.  It [...] [...] second of  the stages of herpes is called the active stage and this is where you can expect a physical episode on the skin.  It [...]

]]> By: Nanci http://theherpesblog.com/stages-of-herpes/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Nanci Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:05:35 +0000 http://theherpesblog.com/?p=196#comment-17 Hey Teri! I can assure you that I have vaginal herpes too! At least I hope that's what it is or it's been an interesting 20 years.. I agree with you that it can be difficult to keep the 'area' dry given our actual anatomy, but since I mention that fact a lot I would like to elaborate. It's mostly that you don't want to cover any lesions all up with potions and oils and creams during the active phase. I am however a big fan of Vitamin E during the healing stage. I do NOT do this (because it seems excessive) but there are drying agents which can speed up healing by absorbing moisture from the skin. Burrows Solution would be an example. Pharmacist can give you more information if it's something you are interested in trying. Good luck! Glad you are managing a sense of humor about it all. Hey Teri! I can assure you that I have vaginal herpes too! At least I hope that’s what it is or it’s been an interesting 20 years.. I agree with you that it can be difficult to keep the ‘area’ dry given our actual anatomy, but since I mention that fact a lot I would like to elaborate.

It’s mostly that you don’t want to cover any lesions all up with potions and oils and creams during the active phase. I am however a big fan of Vitamin E during the healing stage. I do NOT do this (because it seems excessive) but there are drying agents which can speed up healing by absorbing moisture from the skin. Burrows Solution would be an example. Pharmacist can give you more information if it’s something you are interested in trying.

Good luck! Glad you are managing a sense of humor about it all.

]]> By: Teri http://theherpesblog.com/stages-of-herpes/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Teri Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:04:17 +0000 http://theherpesblog.com/?p=196#comment-16 Oh and let's not forget that guys can "keep the area dry" HELLO! VAGINAL - maybe a road map is in order? How do you keep your self "dry" inside the wetness part of the female body??? It seems no one bothers to address this little bit of info... or am I the only one on the planet who really has vaginal herpes? lol Oh and let’s not forget that guys can “keep the area dry” HELLO!
VAGINAL – maybe a road map is in order? How do you keep your self “dry” inside the wetness part of the female body???

It seems no one bothers to address this little bit of info… or am I the only one on the planet who really has vaginal herpes?

lol

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