What Causes Pins And Needle Sensation In Upper Legs?

Posted on Tue, 23 Sep 2014

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Question : I have started dating someone with HSV2 and we had sex. I am feeling pins and needles in upper legs and outer vulva. Are these initial symptoms?

Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Genital herpes symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

I understand that you are concerned about getting infected with genital herpes since your partner has the same.

Pins and needles sensation on the vulva could be an early symptom of genital herpes. However, such a sensation on the legs is highly unlikely to be related to herpes.

It is uncommon for you to get herpes if you have had protected intercourse using a condom. Do not worry.

Hope this clears your query.

If you have any further queries, I will be glad to assist.

Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar