Herpes symptoms??? Rashes - 'gritty' skin bumps? - Itching???
920025
Symptoms of herpes are called outbreaks. The first outbreak appears within 2 weeks after you become infected and can last for several weeks. These symptoms might include tingling or sores near the area where the virus has entered the body, such as on the genital or rectal area, on buttocks or thighs, or occasionally on other parts of the body where the virus has entered through broken skin. They also can occur inside the vagina and on the cervix in women, or in the urinary passage of women and men. Small red bumps appear first, develop into small blisters, and then become itchy, painful sores that might develop a crust and will heal without leaving a scar. \n\nSometimes, there is a crack or raw area or some redness without pain, itching, or tingling. \n\nOther symptoms that may accompany the first (and less often future) outbreak of genital herpes are fever, headache, muscle aches, painful or difficult urination, vaginal discharge, and swollen glands in the groin area. \n\nOften, though, people don’t recognize their first or subsequent outbreaks. People who have mild or no symptoms at all may not think they are infected with herpes. They can still transmit the virus to others, however.
1158157
Sounds more like common blood blisters to me.  These occur when you masturbate too hard, or have your penis in a strong vacuum device etc., or someone doing oral sex on you is applying a very strong suction.  Herpes lesions are characterized by clear fluid filled blisters on a red rashy background area of the skin.  Your description sounds much more benign than that.  Note that if they go away on their own within 3 to 5 days, they are probably just blood blisters.
147410
You can get red sores on your body if you have herpies.\n\nGo to www.webmd.com and do some research.
1041199
Here is some information on genital herpes.\n\n\nGenital herpes\n\nOnce the herpes virus is in your body, it's there for good.        \n\nSigns and symptoms\nMany people show no signs of the virus. Others don't recognise the symptoms if they're very mild. Symptoms can develop at any time after contact with the virus, but for most people it takes around three to four days.\n\nSymptoms include: \n\nfluid-filled blisters that burst leaving painful sores \nflu-like symptoms - headache, backache, swollen glands in the groin or fever\ntingling or itching sensation in the genitals or anal area\npain when passing urine\n\nLeft untreated, the symptoms last approximately two to three weeks. Recurrent infections are milder and symptoms clear up more quickly (within a week).\n\nIt is possible to get herpes simplex by having sex with an infected person who has never had any signs or symptoms.\n\nYou can't catch genital herpes from hugging, sharing baths, towels, cups, plates or cutlery, or from toilet seats or swimming pools.
1053830
Itchy down there, too moist, with white residue.  Hot feeling (not in a nice way).  I hear plain yogurt is a good home remedy.  I haven't had one in forever, but last time I used monistat 3 (I don't trust the 1 day, and 7 days is too long).  Good luck with that ;-)
1065413
There are two kinds of herpes.  Herpes Simplex I and Herpes Simplex II.  The symptoms of HSI are sores in the mouth.  The symptoms of HSII are sores on the genitalia.\nYou're not going to get HSI from giving a guy a b'low-job.
881011
90% of the time, itchy skin is merely a sensitivity to something in your environment--it's the other 10% that you'll need to be concerned about.  Itchy skin can be a symptom of certain cancers, such as Hodgkin's Disease Lymphoma.  I ask you, are there other symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, night sweats (drenching amounts of sweat that only occur while sleeping), or fatigue?  Even if there isn't, I'd still recommend seeing a doctor, who can use some simple blood tests to determine whether it's worth further examining.\n\nYou may also be experiencing allergies to something such as detergents (I doubt this one, or you'd be itching everywhere clothing touches you), dust, soaps, shaving creams or gels, or even certain foods.  Think back to when this all started, and see if you can remember any changes you made out of the ordinary.  You may also try changing your razor if you shave your legs; sometimes the blades of mass-produced razor heads aren't in exact allignment, and the tiny little scrapes that they produce--even if you didn't feel them when they happened--can become irritated and make your skin itch.  In fact, the little bumpy rashes you described fit nicely with this possibly being the problem.\n\nFor relief in the meantime, you can try taking Benadryl tablets along with using Hydrocortisone creams.  You're right to be aware of how much you're scratching, since it's easy to make a bad situation even worse by creating little open wounds with your fingernails.\n\nWhatever you do, please go to a doctor first and work this issue from worse-case scenero first before switching over this and that, these and those.  \n\nGood luck to you!
499528
Hmmm...\n\nI still think they are hives.  A minor case may only stay around for a day or two.  Hard to tell, but if they really start bothering you, go to a free clinic, to be safe.\nYour health is more important than money.\n\n Another possibility is ringworm ( a fungus), but I think it stays for a while without medicine.\n\nHere is another idea.  Go to your nearest pharmacy the next time you break out.  Then ask the pharmacist what he thinks you can put on it.  He/she might recognize the rash and be able to help you...\n\nGood luck!  Let me know ok?
170913
Here it says that some infected persons have no symptoms at all.\n\nhttp://www.metrokc.gov/health/apu/std/herpes.htm
897083
Yeah, I think that once your immune system has one thing to deal with, sometimes it can't deal as well with other things that are happening.  That is probably the reason for the cold sore, the zits, and the eczema.  I hope you feel better soon.
12788
Got a couple of littler ideas.\nCould be cold sore or maybe shingles (Not the kind on "da" roof).
27981
no. however a "fever blister" or cold sore is generally speaking most likely herpes type 1. "Genital Herpes" aka herpes type 2 however can look like just a fever blister. what I mean by this is that other than the genitals you can get herpes blisters on your fingers (usually around the cuticle area) and on you lips,inside your mouth and in some particularly painful cases on your eye lids. so by Herpes symptoms what exactly do you mean? Fever, chills, more blisters?  A blood test for herpes only shows for whether you have been exposed to the virus, NOT if you have been infected with it. The difference is that if you are exposed to a virus you blood builds up antibodies to that virus which means next time you are exposed you can fight back! When you are infected the virus "wins" and you get sick. The only definative test there is currently (at least to my knowlege) is a culture of the blister before it dries up. I know this sounds gross and it is... but if you don't find out if you have herpes, well you could go for 30 years and not know you have it and then when you are married and pregnant suddenly your husband gets an outbreak. Oh yeah did I mention that you don't have to have an outbreak to transmit herpes type 2. Now, not only do you have a significant other to worry about but did you know that if you have an outbreak during certain parts of your pregnancy your baby could die. or it might just be brain damaged. Point being just get that blister checked out ok? Trust me... The reason I know this stuff is because I waited too long to find out. I've never had a real outbreak but I have had a blood test which says I have at least been exposed to both types... so just TRUST ME You'll be glad to have a REAL answer either way
1093049
Hey No need to worry this much, I have gone through a similar condition like this . I was much worried about herpes as symptoms looks that way . After that I realized that most symptoms are produced by my anxiety only. Now all I can say is that you have become hypersensitive . What you are experience is a penis irritation or inflammation only . The body aching is produced by your anxiety . Take this as a good lesson stop having any kind of sexual relations with strangers . If you are having sexual urge so much , then practice safe sex like masturbation . Otherwise this kind of careless sex can take away entire life . Think about it .At this moment you don't need to worry much about . Your symptoms will go away after few days .Further you practice safe sex only . You can go for an STD test later if you want to make sure that you are 100% clean.
915815
Sounds like you have type 1 & 2 herpes - otherwise known as oral & genital herpes.  When you have an outbreak (blisters, etc) then you "shed" the virus - if they do a swab they'll be able to find the virus.  Otherwise, the blood (antibody) test shows that you have the viruses but not for how long.  I hope the folks who did the testing also talked to you about treating it - you can get medicine that can help cut down on the number and severity of outbreaks you have, although nothing's gonna cure it.
1045434
My son had a similar condition last year at school. The nurse at school called me and apparently it is called " Fifth disease". It went away within 2 days,  it was splotchy, red, no itch, no fever, no residual side effects, but he looked horrible for 2 days, it affected his cheeks, arms, thighs, buttocks, back and stomach it  has never come back, I have never heard of anything like this being a recurring problem. Best wishes, Tiff
1071047
what stuff? bumps,sores what? i would say get it checked if it looks like "stuff" it must look foreign to you and not right so get it looked at. good luck to you!
100827
Signs and Symptoms of Genital Herpes are:\n\nFever\nHeadache\nMalaise\nAchiness for 2 or more days, accompanied by genital pain\nIthcing, pain on urination, discharge, tenderness\n\nLesion appear that blister and then crust over. Healing generally takes place within 2-3 weeks. Keep lesions clean, dry, and dusted with cornstarch.