Herpes on your leg... Is it possible?

Teddybear · Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1

Is it possible to have a herpes break out on your thigh or nose? What type would this be? It's not genital and it's not oral, so what else is there? I can feel it coming days before the rash/blisters show on the skin. If I catch it in time, I can usually get OTC topical such as Abreeva that minimizes the pain and discomfort. Any ideas in what else it could be? My Dr says it could be Shingles, Impentago (sp?), Staff infection or herpes. I need some advise... Are there any sure fire ways to tell the difference between any of these suggestions? Rolling Eyes

kay81 · Newbie Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 84

if it is a herpes outbreak, you can have an actual sore cultured to see if it is herpes and also if it is oral or genital herpes. you can have an oral (hsv 1) or genital (hsv 2) lesion anywhere on your body if transmitted from an oral or genital sore to another area of the body. so if you actually have oral or genital herpes or are around someone or something (i.e. towel) exposed to it, that comes into contact with any area on your body, you can get a sore in that area but it is highly unlikely to continuously have outbreaks there unless repeated exposure occurs.
in addition to this, the nose is also a highly common place for someone with oral herpes to have outbreaks.
furthermore, this is just one of the many reasons why it is very important to wash hands very often, especially if you have or are often exposed to the herpes virus.

ellerowland · Newbie Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 1

I contracted herpes 16 years ago. I first got a rash on my inner thigh. I get the outbreak about 5 times a year. The symptoms seem to be getting worse as I age. On my most recent outbreak I was in bed for an entire day with severe muscle weakness and fatigue. The rash on my leg did not ever blister. I felt flu-like symptoms as well. The doctors seem to be perplexed by the severity of my illness. One doctor said it was shingles and another said that the test showed I never have had shingles.
I can really tell if I start taking a new medication or if I am in allergy season. This is when I feel the worst. My whole body shuts down. My digestive system stops working, and I feel constipated. I am tired and have muscle and joint pain. I don't know what to do. I am hesitant to take the antiviral because I don't want to be on medication everyday.

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Yes, you definately get herpes on other parts of your body. I have had outbreaks on my left shoulder for 20 years now. I get the outbreak about twice a year. I can feel the outbreak coming on by first itching, then blisters. I went to the doctor, and they said just what I expected, it was herpes. I don't have genital herpes either. I don't know how I contracted it on my shoulder. Be very careful not to scratch these blisters as they could spread to a larger sore or to other areas of your body. I keep mine covered with a bandage, and try not to scratch. Sad

Herpes on your leg... Is it possible?

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