 [ Symptoms ] i tested positive for hsv 2 anti bodies i have not had an outbreak does this mean i have the virus  after a blood test my doctor said i had tested positive for hsv 2 anti bodies he told me that this means i have come in contact with the herpes virus however he told me he could not tell me if i had the virus or not he said there was no test for the herpes virus and that we would not know if i had it until i have an outbreak its been almost a month now since i last had sex and have not had an outbreak [ Disease ] usually this type of sensation is caused by a nerve malfunction    either compression of the nerve root at the spine or some other localized nerve irritation if you are having this sensation frequently it is worth getting checked out by a medical professional with a physical exam and perhaps some additional testing like an mri your health care provider can determine if this sensation is caused by something like degenerative disc disease in your lower spine a condition like that may need to be monitored as it will only get worse over time i should note also that other conditions could cause the type of sensation you are describing which is why it would be a good idea to have this evaluated if it is happening frequently if this sensation only occurs occasionally you probably do not need to be concerned minor nerve irritation causing symptoms happens to all of us from time to time i hope this helps