Likelihood of having herpes?

[Sophie76]

Hi,

Would appreciate some advice. I have anxiety and particularly health anxiety. On night out I tend to relax too much because Im so uptight sober. I kissed around 6 people briefly! I know, 6?!? I can't remember much from the night but I would have not kissed someone if I saw an obvious coldsore. I was wondering what would be the likelihood. I know primary outbreaks are more common in children and rare in adults. It's day three and not a lot of symptoms. Burning/tingling around my mouth which surprisingly fades when I have a diazapem. No sore throat, swollen glands or headache. My teeth ache a bit but I grit my teeth when I'm stressed 

Does having chickenpox when you're little build up a stronger immune system to avoid other strains of herpes?

Is it true that symptoms show usually around 2 days to 2 weeks after encounter? 

I plan to take a blood test in three months, to determine if I actually have them this time. Last one I took was negative for herpes even though I had a wild embarrassing kissing episode prior to that. 

Also, is it true a vaccine is being created for herpes. If i don't have herpes, I would really like the vaccine as this phobia really takes over my life at times! 

 

[Joe1976]

This is just issue in your head as only way to not get hsv for sure is to abstain from any intimate contacts. I suggest you study subject a little and if you happen to get it at some point of your life it will not be so big deal. Meanwhile do not test your self if there is no symptoms as it really is pointless and causes just anxiety over nothing.

[Sophie76]

It's just really hard to tell someone with anxiety not to worry. I appreciate your reply though it is a big deal to me, a real big deal and I don't know why? Do you happen to know the answers to my questions? X

[Whyyyyy]

I struggle with anxiety disorder as well and I'm in the mental health field. What helps me is knowing 2/3 of the world population has some form of hsv...somewhere between 80-90% don't know they have one form or the other (or both). In the grand scheme of things it's really not that big of a deal for most people! Eat healthy, take natural supplements to support your immune system and be as safe as possible! But live your life without fear! I know it's really hard, trust me but most of your anxiety and mine is all mental and not always reality. You're going to be just fine, love!

 

xoxo

[Whyyyyy]

I don't think having chickenpox as a kid offers any ammunity to hsv1 and hsv2.

Incubation period is typically 2-20 days but can lay dormant for years (don't freak out)!

and yes, there are a couple of vaccines in the works! Google Theravax and Genocea. 

 

Hope this was helpful!

 

[Sophie76]

Thank you so much for your reply, it is nice to find someone who relates! Some people have got very frustrated with me because they simply don't understand. Thank you for the vaccine info, definitely check that out! 

Just seems to be that it isn't that contagious, I've kissed a far few people in my life and the test came back negative last time. Just don't understand when you research it says it's very contagious. Surprised I didn't get it then is all? 

I really wish I could be casual about these types of things, it seems very related to my sti freak out. I was once convinced I have hiv and my body started creating the symptoms? 

Thank you so much for your reply, it is nice to find someone who relates! Some people have got very frustrated with me because they simply don't understand. Thank you for the vaccine info, definitely check that out! 

Just seems to be that it isn't that contagious, I've kissed a far few people in my life and the test came back negative last time. Just don't understand when you research it says it's very contagious. Surprised I didn't get it then is all? 

I really wish I could be casual about these types of things, it seems very related to my sti freak out. I was once convinced I have hiv and my body started creating the symptoms?