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On 8/11 I was told that I tested positive for HSV1.  My gynocolegist told me that it was genital despite the fact that I've never had an outbreak genitally ever. 

I originally went in for what felt like a UTI (except there is no pain when I pee) My sciatica was acting up so I was experiencing pins and needles down there which is why she did the test in the first place.

I was tested using the herpeselect test and it came back at an index of 60! She informed me that due to the high number she believed it to be a relatively new infection (6 months to a year)

My boyfriend (and only partner for 2 years, no condoms for 1.5 years now) went and got tested and came back negative for either herpes virus. And the other 4 people I've slept with I used condoms religiously. 

After further reading I don't believe that my doctors diagnosis is correct. My "prodromal symptoms" as she called them lasted almost 5 days and my whole leg was numb with them as well.  

I've never had any sores down there.  I do often experience sores on my gums/inside of my lips though. 

I just can't understand how I would have gotten a new infection of genital herpes in a monogamous relationship and my partner tested negative.

Not to mention my symptoms that I originally went in for are still here after over a month. I have been tested for UTI, yeast infection, bacterial infection, basic STI's all negative. 

I'm losing hope that if this is what is considered an outbreak for me I will be stuck with uti like pain forever. 

You guys seem to have some of the best knowledge around. I would like to know if you believe that this diagnosis is correct if I should seek out another doctor for a second opinion. Also, has anyone ever experienced a breakout with just the urge to go constantly with urethral burning but no pain when urinating? 

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