Hi I m male, 19 years old, 6 3, 160. I have had a fairly bad sore throat for the past 2 weeks. I suddenly came down with extreme fatigue, muscle aches, headache, and other flu like symptoms. I got tested for both strep and mono and those came back negative. I was prescribed amoxacilin (spelling?) for a sinus infection, but I ve never heard of a sinus infection causing muscle aches or chills. I got a flu shot about a month ago, but there is still a chance I have the flu. Here s the kicker--I ve known for a while that my boyfriend has herpes. We ve used condoms every time we ve had anal intercourse, but not for oral (I know, we ve been careless). I haven t had any outbreaks on my genitals, but there have been other symptoms that I passed off as minor that have turned up online as possible herpes indicators (lower back pain, tingling face/cheeks, etc). Is there a possibility I contracted this and just haven t had sores yet?
Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to cold or flu like symptoms. So, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Tylenol to relieve the muscle soreness and headache. I also suggest to rest and Chat Doctor.  There is a possibility of contagion of herpes virus through intercourse. If you have the blister like lesions you should be treated for that diagnosis. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! 