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Hey been dealing with hsv2 for years i have a dull pain/pins needles in penis where sore first appeared and never fully healed scarring right on top of my vein is the pain i feel phn? or something more simple like a trapped compressed nerve?

Q: hey been dealing with hsv2 for years i have a dull pain/pins needles in penis where sore first appeared and never fully healed scarring right on top of my vein is the pain i feel phn? or something more simple like a trapped compressed nerve?

: Your ongoing symptoms are not herpes. They probably are entirely unrelated to HSV2, unless a psychological reaction to anxiety about having herpes. See a doctor if your symptoms continue and you remain concerned.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Your ongoing symptoms are not herpes. They probably are entirely unrelated to HSV2, unless a psychological reaction to anxiety about having herpes. See a doctor if your symptoms continue and you remain concerned.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/23/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

There is no nerve to be entrapped in the area you indicate. If symptoms continue pl see a Urologist

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A member asked:

Hey been dealing with hsv2 for years i have a dull pain/pins needles in penis where sore first appeared and never fully healed scarring right on top of my vein is the pain i feel phn? or something more simple like a trapped compressed nerve?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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