Question:
I just went to my obgyn today to get tested. I was tested maybe 7 months ago and came up clean. Since then, I've slept with a few people. I've been getting small, red bumps on the inside of the lips of my vagina. They don't hurt, but I can definitely tell that they're their. They do itch, but not terribly. They're barely noticeable just from looking - I have one right now that's started to heal, and my doctor didn't notice it, even after I asked her to look again. But anyway, when I have a bump, it feels like that area is a little inflamed and irritated. I've had sex with one person w/o protection since the last time I was tested - he's an ex and I plan on talking to him about this. The other person I think I may have gotten it from I used protection with. My doctor said that I definitely don't have genital warts, but when I explained the symptoms she said it might be herpes. Please help me out! I'm freaking out and can't function at work and school because this is driving me insane! And I have another 2 weeks until I find out for sure if I have herpes (or something else), so I need something to either ease my mind, or something to help me accept the reality. Please help!!

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Another thing...I don't know if this is a result of these wierd bumps or the concerta i just started taking, but in the middle of the day i've been getting these cold chills. they start at my head and go through my body. i've gotten these from other ADD medications, so i think that may be what it is. but i'm curious, still. anyone else ever experienced this?

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well...kind of sounds like it but im not sure. You should google herpes and then look at the images and see if any of your stuff looks like that.

as for me...

I did experience chills during my first outbreak. Also felt like i was getting really sick and was feverish and just really really worn out and tired feeling. Also my skin felt very sensitive all over....if something lightly touched me it would sting. Still does but im just getting over my first outbreak. The other thing that I recall was shooting pains in my legs and in my sides. Other than the bumps down yonder. ;) Mine first started off like little pimples...then kind of turned into lesions.

All I can say is dont freak out and stress over it. Thats the worst thing you can do...I know its easy tho...I did it last night. It is an adjustment for sure. The other thing is, if you DO have herps then theres nothing you can do about it now. Its there and its not gonna go anywhere. Best thing to do is to eat right, and take vitamins and take care of your body so that your OBs dont come back as often.

The other thing to do is just learn more about it. The more you know the better you will feel. Well, thats how it has been with me. Also the forums have helped a lot. Even before I KNEW for sure.

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thanks! you're right, i probably have it. unless i suddenly became allergic to the detergent i use, i probably have herpes. which sucks, but like you said, i can't do a damn thing to take it away, so time to learn to deal with it. i've only found one picture online that looks like what i've had. none of the bumps i've gotten (maybe3-5) have became lesions. they've pretty much been like small bug bites that've gone away. no rupturing or soreness, just a little itchy. but i'm washing my hands all the time to keep from possibly spreading it and i'll find out soon enough. seems like you're in the same place as me though, since you're just getting over your first OB. good luck...this shit is gonna be hard and hellish but at least there are people to talk to. my best friend has herpes - she was tested 8 TIMES and each test came back negative, but she has all the symptoms. weird. i'm just glad i don't have it on my face (knock on wood) - there's no hiding it then! if u know of any good websites for symptoms, treatments, or anything else i should know then let me know. and thanks again! you helped a lot!