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I'm so sorry, I don't know where to post this and have no one else to ask. I was hoping you guys could help and I hope it's okay that I ask this here. 

 

I already know I have hsv2 because I was swabbed back in June of 2015. The thing is, I have been dealing with this chronic anal itching/burning that comes and goes for a very long time now, and I don't know if it's related to hsv or if it's something else entirely. It feels like my butt crack is cracked.

I have a feeling it's either a fissure or some kind of fungus or yeast. I have been way too embarrased to pursue seeing a Dr for a long time but now I am fed up and am ready to swallow my pride and get some help. 

The problem is that I called a few dermatologist offices today but they don't have any openings till June! I made the appt anyway but... this itchy /burney thing comes and goes so I have no idea if it will be there when I go for the appt. 

I have a feeling it will be healed by then and the Dr will think I'm nuts and tell me it looks fine. I need to get an appt while it's still flared up 

 

So I'm wondering how can I get a diagnosis? Would an urgent care place swab my butt? Should I ask for it be swabbed? Idk? What should I do?

*I should add that I have medicaid so that makes things alot harder to be taken seriously. 

 

Thanks in advance for any advice.

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Sorry your feeling like this. I have hsv 2 I always feel something in my anus like a burning when I investigate I find nothing.  For me I think its part of the nerves impacted by this virus. I have had neuralgia in my legs butt. Have you found anything is it a crack or ?sore? Or? What seems to help me is exercise makes it seem better.  Though today I feel a sore coming on down there. I have found that coconut oil is awesome gives much relief. Not sure your male or female.  But maybe go to your primary dr whi can assist you. Keep us posted

1 hour ago, DrearyDaysAhead said:

I'm so sorry, I don't know where to post this and have no one else to ask. I was hoping you guys could help and I hope it's okay that I ask this here. 

 

I already know I have hsv2 because I was swabbed back in June of 2015. The thing is, I have been dealing with this chronic anal itching/burning that comes and goes for a very long time now, and I don't know if it's related to hsv or if it's something else entirely. It feels like my butt crack is cracked.

I have a feeling it's either a fissure or some kind of fungus or yeast. I have been way too embarrased to pursue seeing a Dr for a long time but now I am fed up and am ready to swallow my pride and get some help. 

The problem is that I called a few dermatologist offices today but they don't have any openings till June! I made the appt anyway but... this itchy /burney thing comes and goes so I have no idea if it will be there when I go for the appt. 

I have a feeling it will be healed by then and the Dr will think I'm nuts and tell me it looks fine. I need to get an appt while it's still flared up 

 

So I'm wondering how can I get a diagnosis? Would an urgent care place swab my butt? Should I ask for it be swabbed? Idk? What should I do?

*I should add that I have medicaid so that makes things alot harder to be taken seriously. 

 

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

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Genital hsv includes the anus so its possibly related.  If its not in your anus try aloe vera gel.  Can a normal dr not take a look?

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39 minutes ago, LillianPanos said:

Sorry your feeling like this. I have hsv 2 I always feel something in my anus like a burning when I investigate I find nothing.  For me I think its part of the nerves impacted by this virus. I have had neuralgia in my legs butt. Have you found anything is it a crack or ?sore? Or? What seems to help me is exercise makes it seem better.  Though today I feel a sore coming on down there. I have found that coconut oil is awesome gives much relief. Not sure your male or female.  But maybe go to your primary dr whi can assist you. Keep us posted

 

Thank you for the reply, @LillianPanos. I can't really tell what it looks like,  to be honest, cause I'm afraid to spread my butt cheeks too much, lol. I fo use coconut oil though and it usually helps tremendously. But this time it seems like it's not going to heal. 

I would go to a gp but I don't really trust my gp. She laughed at me for the last thing I was concerned about and was supposed to get back to me about an mri referral and never did. I really don't like her at all. I had a great gp before but she up and left a few months ago. 

 

I am thinking about calling this urgent care place I just found on the internet. They treat womens issues and rashes and stds. So I'm thinking they would know how to diagnose it. I don't think they accept my insurance but I'll see if I could scrape up enough cash to go soon. 

13 minutes ago, Lisajd said:

Genital hsv includes the anus so its possibly related.  If its not in your anus try aloe vera gel.  Can a normal dr not take a look?

Yes, my first outbreak was on my butt , but it was on my butt cheek and I saw the blisters. This feels a little different and is in a different area (right in the butt crack) but I'm also assuming it could be related. I just don't know but I would like to know. I have some aloe vera gel at home. I will give that a try tonight. Thank you for the reply too, @Lisajd

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HSV can definitely be in your butt crack and appear as a sore or fissue and can be hard to tell apart from an anal fissure or hemorrhoid. If there is something to swab, that's your best bet!

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Just now, DrearyDaysAhead said:

Thank you for the reply, @LillianPanos. I can't really tell what it looks like,  to be honest, cause I'm afraid to spread my butt cheeks too much, lol. I fo use coconut oil though and it usually helps tremendously. But this time it seems like it's not going to heal. 

I would go to a gp but I don't really trust my gp. She laughed at me for the last thing I was concerned about and was supposed to get back to me about an mri referral and never did. I really don't like her at all. I had a great gp before but she up and left a few months ago. 

 

I am thinking about calling this urgent care place I just found on the internet. They treat womens issues and rashes and stds. So I'm thinking they would know how to diagnose it. I don't think they accept my insurance but I'll see if I could scrape up enough cash to go soon. 

Yes, my first outbreak was on my butt , but it was on my butt cheek and I saw the blisters. This feels a little different and is in a different area (right in the butt crack) but I'm also assuming it could be related. I just don't know but I would like to know. I have some aloe vera gel at home. I will give that a try tonight. Thank you for the reply too, @Lisajd

I use aloe vera gel also... when i use coconut oil I mix it with a little of tea tree oil...The urgent care that works on womens issues sounds great!!! or maybe planned parenthood, not sure about that?

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2 hours ago, LiveLife100 said:

HSV can definitely be in your butt crack and appear as a sore or fissue and can be hard to tell apart from an anal fissure or hemorrhoid. If there is something to swab, that's your best bet!

Thank you! 

Hmmm, I'm not sure if there's anything to swab. Would it have to be an actual blister?

Can a Dr swab it, even if there is not a blister,  to test for a fungus or yeast? What kind of test should I ask for to determine what it is, if it isn't hsv? 

 

1 hour ago, LillianPanos said:

I use aloe vera gel also... when i use coconut oil I mix it with a little of tea tree oil...The urgent care that works on womens issues sounds great!!! or maybe planned parenthood, not sure about that?

Thanks for the tip! The aloe I have us called Lily of the desert, aloe vera gellie. Is that ok, you think? 

 

Planned parenthood is a great idea! I wouldn't feel so weird having them examine my butt crack. Lol. And they accept my insurance! I may call them instead! Thanks! 

 

Oh..I remember what I was going to say now - the reason I have a feeling this is not hsv is because sometimes it takes forever to heal. This last episode has been going on for like 3, 3 1/2 weeks now. Is an established hsv outbreak capable of lasting that long? 

 

Thanks so much for all the help so far guys!!! 

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mine seem to take 2-4 days but im on antivirals and put alot of coconut oil and tea tree oil seems to speed it up

Just now, DrearyDaysAhead said:

Thank you! 

Hmmm, I'm not sure if there's anything to swab. Would it have to be an actual blister?

Can a Dr swab it, even if there is not a blister,  to test for a fungus or yeast? What kind of test should I ask for to determine what it is, if it isn't hsv? 

 

Thanks for the tip! The aloe I have us called Lily of the desert, aloe vera gellie. Is that ok, you think? 

 

Planned parenthood is a great idea! I wouldn't feel so weird having them examine my butt crack. Lol. And they accept my insurance! I may call them instead! Thanks! 

 

Oh..I remember what I was going to say now - the reason I have a feeling this is not hsv is because sometimes it takes forever to heal. This last episode has been going on for like 3, 3 1/2 weeks now. Is an established hsv outbreak capable of lasting that long? 

 

Thanks so much for all the help so far guys!!! 

 

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