Hi

I don't want to be gross, but recently I have been getting what feel like
herpes prodrome in the anus. I am not sure why it would end up there after
having had genital herpes for about 12-13 years. Recently I have been
getting these odd sensations that feel like a crawling under the skin in the
anus near the opening, almost like things are moving in and around the skin
in there, and some itching too. The itching can be persistant even with
washing. There doesnt appear to be any sores or raw areas or pain. It seems
to be recurrent like happening once every couple of weeks or so.

I only get genital herpes outbreaks once every 2-3 months now, so it seems
odd that I would be getting additional herpes outbreaks at different
intervals and frequency aside from the genital areas. These symptoms have
been going on for a few months now, and I thought it would have subsided but
it hasnt really.

I don't have hemroids so I know its not that. I'm wondering if this sounds
like what anal herpes would be like and also how it could get there?
Autoinocculation? Would seem odd for it to get there from the genitals, but
who knows?

I didnt get anything cultured, just wanted to know if anyone in this group
has had experience with that.

Thanks,
Al