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OK I'm going out of my mind trying to find answers!! I have no intention of having sex again for a LONG LONG LONG time! I know I wont be able to trust anyone enough to disclose my condition to them. Therefore I will not put myself (or them) in that postion. HOWEVER. I am feeling like I can never kiss anyone again because I have HSV 1. My problem is I dont know if it is oral or genital (I also have HSV2) I posted this question in another forum but am still not getting answers I need (although the response is apprectiated) I have a copy of my results but how can I tell if my HSV 1 is indeed oral? I have never had a cold sore, but I do get little bumps inside my gums (like salt blisters).

I've accepted the fact that I will never have sex again and can deal with that. But I want to know if I should be afraid to kiss someone too? I tried to get my doctor to answer some questions for me and was told to make an appointment, JUST TO ASK HIM A QUESTION! earliest one being middle May!! Great medical care!!! I really like someone that I've been talking too and would really love to kiss him, but I dont want to infect him. I know this sounds childish, but I am refraining from sex at age 36.....I at least want to kiss again!

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If I couldn't kiss my guy I would be devastated. Sadly I can't answer your question - What kind of blood testing did you have?

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I had a type specific test done and got IgG and IgM values that both state pos for 1 and 2. I will be devestated if I cant kiss again either. I think my answer may be just to join a HSV dating site (when I'm ready which I am not now) that way I can be in the same boat as someone. I just feel like we (people with HSV) have been thrown into a corner like plagued people and forced to only live amongst ourselves.

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I think that there has to be a way to confirm where the infection is. Can they do a bucol swab or have you had actual blisters/lesions or ulcers that can be swabbed and then get a better idea of the scope of the infection.

What you describe in your mouth doesn't fit any description I've read of oral herpes but I obviously am not a dr or expert. Perhaps a dentist could tell you more about oral herpes infections?

I don't know your story but did you get tested because you had blisters show up? For me I suspected I had something but swab tests were negative several times (timing) they did not offer a blood test but once I had an ob w/visible blisters the swab was positive for hsv2 genitally.

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I got tested because of some strange irritation down below. My friend had contracted HSV from a guy who's roomate I was dating (confusing?) I didnt suspect anything, because I took him at his word that he was clean and didnt mess around like his roomate did (yeah stupid I know, the heart messes with your mind) We had protected sex all but 1 TIME..lol, of course it only takes that 1 TIME (again stupid I know) anyway, I decided to get tested for piece of mind and got complete terror and anxiety in return.

I read on another post that there is a HSV Hotline 919-361-8488. I havent tried calling yet, but I definately will. Hopefully I can clear up some things.

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I would want more details. I hope you follow up I think it would be good to know exactly what you are dealing with instead of wondering and worrying and all that goes with it.

I am so glad that my last swab test told me the truth. Of course I will probably never know where this came from.

You were smart to get tested even though the results weren't nice to hear. I wish that I knew back then what I know now and I wouldn't be constantly wondering if I could be responsible for hurting someone else like I've been hurt.

I'm here if you need support.

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I appreciate your support caliope. The same offer applies to you if you need to talk.

Take care.;)

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I would call your doc's office back and insist to have someone-even if it's the nurse-explain your test results and answer any questions. If you were seen there and given results, you have the right to have them explained to you. Be persistent and firm!

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I can appreciate that and I know I should be persitant with them, however I work in the medical field (and close by where my Dr's office is) and I don't want to talk to anyone but the doc about my HSV for fear of a receptionist or assistant knowing and unprofessionally leaking my condition to others. I've seen it happen. We all trust that every medical professional is sworn to and upholds the oath of patient privacy but sadly it doesnt happen.