Non-sexual genital herpes transmission?

[ComplicatedChart]

Hi everyone, I need some advice, because I'm not sure if I spread my HSV 1 to my genitals.

I contracted HSV1 orally just about 2 years ago. My medical story is that it spread across my face, into my nose, and into my eyes, despite being on suppressive therapy. I have a genetic immunodeficiency called NK cell deficiency, so it means my herpes reactivates every day. I have been a nervous wreck trying to prevent it from spreading to other parts of my body for a year.

About a month ago, I felt a chafing sensation on my perineal area. I noticed a zit/sore looking area come up, just one, where the chafing feeling was. However, around the same time, I experienced sharp nerve pain in my right leg, like getting electrocuted. This nerve pain lasted for about a week. The zit-sore area is still present, but has not filled with pus, ruptured, or spread. I had some heavier vaginal discharge than normal around the same time, but I don't know if this was from neurotic washing of the area.

Today, almost a month later, my leg and right side of my perineum is starting to feel sore again, and there may or may not be a second zit/sore? coming up near the first one, which is still there after 4 weeks.

I have not had sex in 2 years, since before contracting HSV 1. I caught HSV 1 from kissing (no sexual contact.) I always wear pants, and I never directly touch my genital area at all. I also do not take a shower anymore with my face under the water, and I use a separate washcloth for my genital area.

My question is, could this be genital herpes, and how could I have contracted it, if so, without direct sexual/fluid contact? (I have actually contracted it on my arm from spit that absorbed through a thin shirt, so I am wondering if I sat in something contaminated, but this seems far-fetched.)

Please help, as I'm freaking out!

[Mellisuga]

Hello ComplicatedChart,

If you are able to, get the area swabbed when you have sores.

Based on your story, I highly doubt it would be genital herpes - remember, there are lots of things that could mimic herpes symptoms. However, your symptoms don't really sound like herpes to begin with.

This is very important, and everyone should take note - this website should not be used to determine a diagnosis. Only a medical professional should do that.

[Terrell]

Hi everyone, I need some advice, because I'm not sure if I spread my HSV 1 to my genitals.

I contracted HSV1 orally just about 2 years ago. My medical story is that it spread across my face, into my nose, and into my eyes, despite being on suppressive therapy. I have a genetic immunodeficiency called NK cell deficiency, so it means my herpes reactivates every day. I have been a nervous wreck trying to prevent it from spreading to other parts of my body for a year.

About a month ago, I felt a chafing sensation on my perineal area. I noticed a zit/sore looking area come up, just one, where the chafing feeling was. However, around the same time, I experienced sharp nerve pain in my right leg, like getting electrocuted. This nerve pain lasted for about a week. The zit-sore area is still present, but has not filled with pus, ruptured, or spread. I had some heavier vaginal discharge than normal around the same time, but I don't know if this was from neurotic washing of the area.

Today, almost a month later, my leg and right side of my perineum is starting to feel sore again, and there may or may not be a second zit/sore? coming up near the first one, which is still there after 4 weeks.

I have not had sex in 2 years, since before contracting HSV 1. I caught HSV 1 from kissing (no sexual contact.) I always wear pants, and I never directly touch my genital area at all. I also do not take a shower anymore with my face under the water, and I use a separate washcloth for my genital area.

My question is, could this be genital herpes, and how could I have contracted it, if so, without direct sexual/fluid contact? (I have actually contracted it on my arm from spit that absorbed through a thin shirt, so I am wondering if I sat in something contaminated, but this seems far-fetched.)

Please help, as I'm freaking out!

Professional testing would bring you assurance.

[Kell260]

Has medication helped control it? Make sure you get valacyclovir it has less side effects and works better.