CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE GENITAL HERPES SURVEY

Herpes Information, Resources, & Consultation | Westover Heights

  • Home
  • Herpes Forum
    • Get Herpes Help
    • Getting a Herpes Western Blot – Video Consult
    • The Good News About The Bad News
  • Free Resources
    • Herpes Handbook
    • Living with Herpes Video
  • Contact
  • Login
  • About Terri
  • Home
  • Herpes Forum
    • Get Herpes Help
    • Getting a Herpes Western Blot – Video Consult
    • The Good News About The Bad News
  • Free Resources
    • Herpes Handbook
    • Living with Herpes Video
  • Contact
  • Login
  • About Terri

Reply To: IGG Testing

› Forums › Herpes Questions › IGG Testing › Reply To: IGG Testing

May 14, 2023 at 7:14 am #81582
Terri Warren
Keymaster

1) Should I be concerned that these HSV 2 IGG numbers are rising?
No. But the cut on the penis does worry me. Has he been tested for HSV 2? It is very normal for these numbers to rise and fall over time – you are still negative but I would consider asking him to test.

2) Should I re-test for HSV 2, since its only been about 3 weeks since my “exposure” with his penis cut and when I tested? And since conversion may take longer for me since I have HSV1 and have been on antivirals for now about 5 years?
I would say that it is likely that your HSV 1 index values would increase quite a lot if you stopped antiviral medication. But you don’t need to. Your index values don’t matter since you had a positive swab test. There is no need to continue testing for HSV 1.

And less vital to me, but curious to know:
3) What are your thoughts on my HSV 1 history given I had a positive swab, negative IGG test for 4 years, and now low IGG values?
See above, please.

Terri

Welcome to the Forum!

About Our Herpes Forum

Terri Warren is here to respond to concerns and questions you have about genital herpes and your own personal situation.

For the past 30 years, genital herpes has been her special area of interest and she has conducted many, many research studies on various aspects of genital herpes.

Each interaction is a question with two follow up questions for $25.00.

Learn More About Our Herpes Forum

Get Personalized Help

Terri Warren is here to help you with your herpes concerns. Learn more about Terri

Westover Herpes Info

  • Do I have Herpes?
  • Living with Herpes Video
  • Getting a Herpes Western Blot
    & Video Consultation
  • Herpes Forum
    Terri Warren, ANP

Search Forums

Copyright © 2023 · Westover Heights Clinic · All Rights Reserved

Privacy Policy

7410 SW Oleson Road PO BOX 427 Portland, OR 97223

Phone: Fax:

Website by 0101 Design