Need a test?

[50 plus confused]

Hi

Great site, lots of info.

I had been with my partner for 8 years. Neither of us ever had any symptoms or positive test results. The relationship ended 2 1/2 yrs ago.

For past two years I have been with another partner. No symptoms or positive test results here either.

Now my previous partner called and said she has tested positive for hsv2 via a blood test from her Dr. And she Took an at home test that was positive. I don’t know her exact numbers. She thinks I need a test. I don’t see the need.

Thoughts on what to do?

Thanks.

[50 plus confused]

Also says she was with no one in the past two years.

[50 plus confused]

Also spoke with my primary care Dr about it, he said I didn’t need a test.

[Terri Warren]

well, I would have to disagree that you need a test. If you were with someone for eight years and she hasn’t been with anyone else but you since then and she tests positive, then I would say, if you were my patient, get a test.

But I think also, it is important that she tell you the number associated with her positive test to see if it might need a confirmatory test due to a low positive number.

Terri

[50 plus confused]

Thanks, she says she getting a retest next month, I’ll try to get her numbers and let you know. This is a very stressful situation. Thank you for your advice and the work you do.

[50 plus confused]

One more thing, I know you recommend the WB test, but is there a test you recommend before getting that one? Thank you again.

[Terri Warren]

The only tests that will be useful are IgG (vulnerable to false positives) and western blot.
Let me know the index values
Terri

[50 plus confused]

Will do. I’m waiting on my ex’s numbers too. I’ll share those as well! Thank you!!

[Terri Warren]

Great. and be sure it is IgG not IgM

Terri

[50 plus confused]

Hi

My ex got back to me. She took a second test and was positive. Doesn’t know her numbers. But has no symptoms.

I continue to have no symptoms. My Dr. Still Doesn’t seem to think I need a test. Do you have any additional Advice? Thanks again!

[Terri Warren]

I think you do need a test. It would also be useful to know the index value of your current partner’s positive test for HSV 2.

Terri

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