I went in for a recheck with my doctor today. The culture he took
three weeks ago came back positive for HSV-1. My outbreak was in the
genital area, so I feel pretty confident stating that I have genital
HSV-1. My doctor did not reccommend that I go on suppressive therapy
unless I begin having frequent recurrences, although he did give me a
prescription for Valtrex to use for my next outbreak. He also said
that I have a cold sore on the side of my mouth, but I've looked and
looked and still cannot see it. I have noticed two blisters in the
back of my mouth on two seperate days, however, but the blisters only
lasted a couple of hours before they were gone, if even that. My lips
have been tingling as well. I did not kiss nor perform oral sex on the
person who gave the HSV-1 to me, hence the reason my oral symptoms are
confusing to me. Would it be possible for the HSV-1 to migrate to my
mouth area? My throat is sore as well, but I thought this was due to a
cold. I swear, every time I think I'm beginning to get close to
understanding this virus, the more it starts confusing me.