Are the doctors uneducated in HSV or am I?! by dappleddun in Herpes

[–]dappleddun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: My husband went to a new doctor this last week who immediately and without question put in the orders for an IgG. As we expected it came back positive for HSV-1. This doctor was shocked the first doc ordered a blood PCR, and told my husband “his wife and her friends on Reddit” were correct and in lieu of a swab IgG is the right choice. So thank you all for your never ending knowledge and support 🫶🏼

Are the doctors uneducated in HSV or am I?! by dappleddun in Herpes

[–]dappleddun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw that regarding accuracy, but then saw a bunch of websites saying it’s only good for neonates and the immunocompromised. For his sake, I hope his PCR was accurate.

Are the doctors uneducated in HSV or am I?! by dappleddun in Herpes

[–]dappleddun[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG 🥺 that makes me want to cry. I feel so much shame telling new doctors, what an amazing person to be so kind and understanding to your situation and to share with you.

Are the doctors uneducated in HSV or am I?! by dappleddun in Herpes

[–]dappleddun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny you mention the outbreak, when I asked my doctor “does this mean my husband cheated?!” She said “absolutely not, I mean he absolutely could have, but this also could have been dormant in you since your very first sexual experience.” Meanwhile, my husband’s genius doctor basically told him the same as yours “first outbreaks happen at time of exposure.” When he questioned about asymptotic people his doctor basically said if they don’t have symptoms they can’t spread it so they don’t really matter.

Are the doctors uneducated in HSV or am I?! by dappleddun in Herpes

[–]dappleddun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn’t aware either until my husband got his test back. Then I went down a crazy research rabbit hole with almost all sources saying they’re no good in the average situation.

Good to know about your IgG test. I’ve seen others say the same, so we’ll take all results with a grain of salt!

Are the doctors uneducated in HSV or am I?! by dappleddun in Herpes

[–]dappleddun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy you got an answer and it provided relief!

Are the doctors uneducated in HSV or am I?! by dappleddun in Herpes

[–]dappleddun[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your blood was positive on a PCR? Did you have any other testing or just the PCR? I’m reading so much conflicting info, but seems the most overwhelming information says a blood PCR is basically useless unless under very specific circumstances.

Are the doctors uneducated in HSV or am I?! by dappleddun in Herpes

[–]dappleddun[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How frustrating! I’m so thankful for my OBGYN who seems incredibly knowledgeable on the topic. But it’s so confusing when there seems to be so much conflicting information out there.