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I was diagnosed 5 days ago. I am a complete wreck. I feel absolutely horrible, emotionally and physically. I've been in a committed relationship for 2 years with no symptoms. I started to ache in my genital area after sex and then it progressively worsened. I could not urinate without extreme pain. My gyn did a culture and blood test. I tested positive for HSV2, negative for HSV1 and the IGG and IGM antibodies were negative. Does this mean I was recently exposed since I do not have the antibodies? Or maybe a false negative?

 

I truly have not felt this crappy ever. I'm going on 10 days. The urination is better but I am still very sore and achy. How long does this last? I am taking Valtrex 1 gram tablet AND using Acyclovir 5% ointment.

 

I know this is not the end of the world. I want to feel better physically and then I'll deal with the emotional issues. I have not been able to practice yoga or work out for a week, I'm just too sore and achy.

 

Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

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I'm sorry you're in this position. It sucks, both physically and emotionally.

 

There are of course false negatives, but it is almost impossible after 6 months. Given that you're also experiencing severe symptoms, yes, you can conclusively say you were recently infected.

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