First outbreak in 10+ years
As the title mentions, I (F33) was diagnosed at 15 years old. I can’t remember much details about the assessment but I was never told whether it was HSV1 or 2. I’m assuming it’s 1 because my gf at the time had a cold sore. It’s been almost 14 years since I’ve had any symptoms. I recently got waxed right before starting my period and noticed the bumps yesterday. I almost confused them for ingrown hairs. Thankfully I was able to get meds via an online prescription site because none of my providers have availability until Tuesday with the holiday weekend. Slowly feeling better but man, this brought up so many painful memories being a kid getting diagnosed, having to hide it from my mom, and being shamed by my then gf.
I understand it’s possible to go many years without symptoms but it had been so long that I started second guessing my diagnosis and my providers never recommended the blood tests so I just never got it confirmed again. Anyone else experience several years without symptoms?