Herpes can remain dormant for years. Some people (especially guys) can be carriers, never even have a breakout and still spread it to other people.
i have the exact same thing happening to me right now, like symptom for symptom the same as you. Had problems with yeast in the past. Going to try some lactobacilli probiotics and pray to god its not the HSV2 or HSV1virus.
I get chronic UTIs, so I take profilactic antibiotics. Most of the time they work, but about twice a year I get a UTI so bad that I break out in a rash and a fever before I even know I have it.
Well this time, I have an all new symptom to add to the typical UTI and yeast infection symptoms. Strange sores on my labia and on my lower buttocks.
I returned 4 days ago from vacation with my boyfriend where we had lots if sex, and I took lots of baths. It's typical for me to have small tears due to sex and UTI and yeast infections, so I didn't think anything of it. Over the last two days I went from one sore to six.
My typical freaking out self, I combed the Internet for photos and symptoms. And nothing I could find makes my sores look like herpes.
I went to urgent care and they confirmed my UTI, and of course tested me for everything under the sun. Now I'm just waiting and freaking out about herpes. They only prescribed me Diflucan and Cipro, but nothing for pain. Can I use a anti burn/itch cream that has benzocaine in it? I can't find an over the counter lidocaine product.
These posts have made me feel so much better, but if all of us are experiencing this....what the hell is it??
Are the probiotics working? I am dying over here, and I am on day 3 of anitbiotics. Nothing is getting better, in fact it seems to be getting worse.
Almost 2 years ago I went on Amoxicillin (They thought I had a bacterial infection but it turned out to be mono), things went horribly wrong. I started having HSV type outbreaks and had to go off it. The doctors told me it was probably a yeast infection and not to worry. I kept getting them, usually when I'd get my period or a cold, I got tested for EVERYTHING as far as stds go and everything came up negative. It's been a few months since the last, and I just got one this week upon getting my period for the 2nd time this month. They're getting better with each time, but seriously, wtf happened to me?
Hi, I'm just writing to let you know I have been there. I had the same thing happen to me and when my husband took me to the dr. they started saying "oh it looks like herpes, and asked if i'd had aids testing". I was so up set, I've been with my husband for 15yrs, and i was always careful before that, and we were both tested twice at the beginning of our relationship. Of course all my tests were negative, and they did the herpes one three times. I don't know what is going on because it still happens to me from time to time...UGH, I just can't stand it!! It first started with me in 2005, and shortly after that i became pregnant, and of course they tested me more. I'm trying to find some sort of explanation, I mean it's not an STD, so what the F is it??? I have heard that fungus can cause you to get sores, but idk, going to look into that. Well I hope you can find out something helpful, and hang in there, I know how ur feeling.
Thanks for the note. My OB said it looks like herpes, but since I have had all these other symptoms...sore throat, cold, swollen glands, and even a burn on my finger that reacted the same way, that she has no clue what it is. I am still waiting for the herpes test results. My sores are slowly going away, but they only started to go away when I stopped taking the Cipro for the UTI. I still have intense itching like a yeast infection. Who knows, but I am convinced it is a reaction to the antibiotics.
I am so happy I found this post! This is exactly what I'm going through and I've been crying in pain. I cannot even walk. The OBGYN last night was excruciating and then she told me it might be Herpes. I am freaking out even though it doesn't appear to look like Herpes. I've been up for two days and nights now reading relentlessly trying to figure out what's going on. This is the best thing I have read in 3 days! I seriously dead on have had same symptoms, UTI, everything. Thank you so much for sharing and easing my mind.
Any luck finding a diagnosis? I've been reading thru these things for HOURS, this clearly seems to be quite common...I don't understand why I can't find a single answer anywhere, and no medical site, even coming close to what we are going through. I've been dealing with this for about a week now, and the "slit"like sores are getting worse. I feel like I have shards of glass stabbing me with every movement, or touch...or anything. Is it Staph infection? ANYBODY have any answers from their Doctors?
same thing goin wrong with me
Thank you so much for sharing! This has eased my mind a lot. I am having the exact same symptoms, and have been so scared of it being herpes, but luckily I just got the news that it definitely isn't! Other than that no one has been able to help me. Also have swollen glands on both sides of my groin, and have had some fever.I'm a 21yr old girl, I've been on vacation and had unprotected sex with a guy I know. Got a little sore as he was quite big, but other than that everything seemed fine. But suddenly when I got home I got the worst UTI of my life, like almost no urine, just blood. Had to rush to the emergency room, and they gave me antibiotics (Penomax 200). After using that for a couple of days the UTI went away, but then I got the exact symptoms you guys are talking about. It's really making my life miserable, as I can't even walk, and just have to stay in bed all day. I hesitate so badly to go to the bathroom, because it hurts sooooo much!!!! :-(((( Also have the same kind of sores as you guys, and it does seem more like canker sores than blisters. They're in my vulva, so gynechologist can't get a good examination of me either, because it is just to painful. I have work and school and everything that I have to attend to, but this has been keeping me from everything, and I feel completely useless. Especially since this isn't really something that you want to tell people about. I am going on vacation in a week and really want to feel better by then, but just so scared no doctor will be able to help me out here. What do you guys suggest I say to get some help?? For any of you, did this pass by itself by any chance??
Wow i taught i was the only one with this prob. I had a yeast infection for a few weeks that kept coming and going, it got real bad at one point (I taught i had an std) but it was a yeast infection. I never had one soooo bad was itching all the time. So i finally went to the doc got some meds took them and the infection went. But before it left i had about 3 little sores the were like just pale looking then they started getting bigger then they joined. The pain was or is the worst. Putting the same thing on it as ur doc prescribed first but not helping it is swollen now and i try to keep it clean with wipes. The pain started in my leg after a week of the swollen gland . Now my leg keeps giving out causing pain when i walk so thanks for the info......
If you haven't already, try to buy a tube of Vagisil, that helped me a great deal. Also, if you can find it, I really like Yeast Gard. It's a homeopathic formula, completely natural. I use the gel treatment, but be warned it will burn for a few minutes. It's supposed to help relieve itching and irritation caused by a yeast infection. Yeast Gard also has pills and suppositories if you keep having a recurring infection. But I would start off with the Vagisil, because it doesn't give a burning feeling when applied.
I'm not sure why some women get sores after or during a yeast infection, I also thought it was herpes when it happened to me. Also, the glands in my groin got swollen also. Maybe the infection gets into the bloodstream. But for me, it all started happening after I used the 3 day Monistat treatment. Never again will I use it though, because that just left me feeling sick to my stomach.