Herpes Symptoms Signs...Real People Share Their Herpes Symptoms

Generally the signs and symptoms of Herpes fall into two categories. Here are some real stories from people that I found on the Internet who share the symptoms and signs of Herpes they experienced.

The first category has to do with the Primary Infection/Outbreak. There are many generalized Herpes Symptoms when this occurs.

The second category is ongoing Herpes Symptoms when you have recurring outbreaks over time.

If you can relate to any of these Herpes Signs and Symptoms then like I've said before you should go visit a Gynecologist, Dermatologist, or a Doctor who specializes in STD's (like at a clinic) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR TESTING. Try to avoid having sex with your partner until you find the truth.

Real Stories of Herpes Symptoms Signs

Stories from About.com (Link below).

1. Flu and Symptoms Vaginal Herpes

"I was currently out of town and I had sex with a friend. We used protection everytime except with oral. On my last day, I had a sudden onset of flu-like symptoms and was about to die. When I came home, I noticed my clitoris was very swollen and I had small white bumps in and around my vagina. So I went to the doctor the next morning and that's when she told me I had herpes right off the bat!" Guest Nelly

"a week to 14 days later started to feel itchy and then noticed my vagina had swelled looked again a few days later to see two big white filled spots on my vagina and was really scared, went to the gu nurse said shed didnt think it was herpes, so i was relieved only to get my test results today that confirmed it actually was herpes" Tianna

"I had my first outbreak almost three years ago and it was bad... you get the aches and flu symptoms... but I've had one outbreak since then. One. And I didn't get sick, it was over in three weeks." Guest

2. Herpes Symptoms Signs: Insect Bite on Backside

I am in my 50s and have been married for over 30 years. 20 years ago, I got what I thought was a painful spider bite on my backside. After going to the doctor, I learned it was herpes. Carla

3. Herpes Symptoms Signs: Yeast Infection (Vaginal Herpes)

"I got tested straight away, of course, and then monthly. On the second checkup (so over a month later) I was told I had some discharge. I was told I was being screened for everything. It came back as a yeast infection, every 2 months. After 7 months, thinking everything was okay I started the pill and had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. It HURT. I went to the clinic who said it looks like thrush again, and tested me for everything but did a herpes swab FOR THE FIRST TIME. I couldn't believe they'd never tested for it before. Yeast infection my arse." Tinkle

"After about a week of being sexually active with this guy, I got the worse yeast infection of my LIFE! I went to the OB/GYN, they loaded me up on Diflucan and cream, but the yeast infection didn't really ever go away. Then I got an ulcer...certainly an ingrown hair. Oh and meanwhile I broke up with that guy. Went back to the dr and asked for bloodwork. Still had the yeast infection. I got a call a week later - positive for HSV 2. OMG. I cried and cried for a couple of days." Guest

4. Herpes looks like a Pimple and Itchy Burning Feeling in Vagina

"One weekend when he sleep over he had a cold sore and well we did it. About a week later i get an itchy redish pimple looking sore down there. So I read up online and we'll finds out cold sores can give u herepes down there. I had no idea about this before and I just feel so sad all the time. Im going to the doctors friday but im complety sure that i have herpes. I have the symptoms. I looked up pictures and everything. I first got this really itchy burning feeling down there and i could not stop itching.. Then these bumps pop out of no where and now my thighs hurt soo bad." Guest

"I began to have little red pimple looking like things down there, but didn't know what they were, because herpes was never a thought that crossed my mind. I ended up becoming exhausted and my lymph node glands swelled up down there. I also discovered a painful blister that grew in size within one day. I began experiencing burning and itching and decided to go to the doctor, where I found out that I had genital herpes." Guest

5. Herpes Symptoms Signs: Red Bumps, Severe Fever, Sensitive Clitoris

"Thursday night I was very sore. Friday morning I found three red slightly sore bumps. By Friday night it was full blown, severe fever and what feels like a mutilated vagina. I feel like hell. But you know what? I know that the worst is almost over. I was with my ex for eight years. I've slept with two people since then. The second person I've slept with twice. The second time we had sex my clit was super sensitive, this turned out to be the first sore." Amanda 6. Ingrown Hair, Flu Symptoms, and Herpes Blisters

"I contracted genital herpes from my promiscuous husband 8 years ago and I'm still bitter. I had no idea what was happening to me down there. I thought it was during intercourse that I probably pulled a hair and that caused the soreness. In about a 4 days it was total discomfort and with flu symptoms I decided to check with a mirror. I was in shock to see all the blisters of different sizes. My doctor confirmed that I had genital herpes and there was no cure for it. "Marg

7. Herpes Symptoms Signs: Cold sores, Fever, and Muscle Aches

"My symptoms have been weird, just slight fever and limbs ache...I had a cold sore when I did the 1st test 3 weeks ago, the doctor said it was possible it was HSV1 so this week I had the 2nd test - still have the same symptoms - and it has come back positive. Did the IgG test and asked him to check the actual number results: he go them and the first test was 1.1 (borderline) and my heart leapt, but the 2nd one was higher at 1.6. Still I have been clinging to hope it may be HSV 1 and I have been referred to a specialist on Monday. But now I have found my 1st lesion on my penis - and am crushed (hopes dashed)." Ricky

8. Lower Back Stomach Pain, and Herpes Outbreak Symptoms and Signs

"The condom broke one night, and I re entered her and said why run from this. Sure enough 2 weeks later, I had my 1st outbreak, lots of lower back and stomach pain. Anyways....I got it and life goes on. It doesn't control you. "Guest

9. Getting Herpes from a Cold Sore (Be careful with Oral Sex)

"My bf of two years had a cold sore on his lip I didn't think anything of it when I let him give me oral sex. Exactly 2 days later my crotch is on fire. I examine it wit my fingers and I feel a bump so I pull out my mirror and see a little cluster of bumps lesions and red spots. I googled to see if you could get it from oral sex wit someone wit a facial herpes and yes you can." Guest

10. Herpes Symptoms Signs: Painful Itchy Blisters

"I noticed that I was getting UTIs easy and painful lesions. Nothing so bad that it made me go to the DR though. My next annual exam showed that I had HPV along with some genital warts. I was horrifed, but I thought "ad least its not herpes." Well about two weeks after finding that out I broke out in painful itchy blisters. Oh MY GOD, is all that is still going through my head. What a piece of sh!@ he ruined my life. All I want is for the painful blisters to go away for ever. Im taking Valtrex in hopes of shortening this aganoy. Girls out there always have your guy tested before you start having sex. Its you life!" Guest

What is the Lesson here about Herpes Symptoms Signs?

• Don't assume that your partner does not have Herpes. Even if you've married or in a long term relationship. Men, especially, will avoid the topic.
• The first Herpes outbreak (Primary Outbreak) is quite severe with fever/flu, muscle aches, and multiple blisters/lesions.
• You can get the first Signs and Symptoms of Herpes (Primary Outbreak) within just two days of exposure to the virus!!! Even on a one-night stand.
• Go get tested as soon as you suspect any Herpes Symptoms Signs.
• Get your partner tested before having sex with them. I know that sounds like a big call to action. But this seems like one of the few ways to really prevent the spread of this virus.
• You're going to feel horrible after the diagnosis. You'll feel angry, shameful, depressed, dirty, lonely, and hopeless. It's normal. You're not a freak...you're a human being. Those feelings will pass. But it will take some time and a change of attitude on your part.

So it's going to challenge you if you have Herpes Symptoms Signs. It'll be an emotional roller coaster, but millions of people have Herpes. You're not alone.

You can still live very happily with Herpes. You can still go dating with Herpes.

Life is not over. Just a new life is beginning.

So go get checked by a doctor if you have Herpes Symptoms Signs. Read through this website. Join a Herpes community either online or in person. And read through this website.

All these things will help you understand and live with Herpes.

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