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HSV 2 - confusion

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amy24282
amy24282

I contracted HSV 2 from my partner back in January. At the time, he was not aware he had it although he had a one night stand and shortly thereafter developed lesions which we swabbed positive for HSV 2. I around the same time became very ill also and did not know it at the time also became infected. I believed I had strep throat and developed what I thought was a yeast infection. He than told me he was positive for HSV 2. I than went back to the doctor and got Valtrex. Since January I haven't had any other otherbreaks. 

Here is where I'm confused. My partner was desperate for a cure, did a lot of research and discovered ozone therapy and a botnanical solution offered by a place in Malaysia. He is there now receiving treatment and apparently told a cure...? So my questions are

1. Do the presence of antibodies mean infection and the fact that you remain contagious?

2. Is it possible to have antibodies and no infection? I don't understand than what the tests are for if you have antibodies are you diagnosed with a herpes infection?

3. When he comes back, how could we tell the treatment worked and actually cured him? 

I'm pretty sure once he returns he won't want to sleep with me because he's going to assume he's cured and won't want to reinfect himself. Is there a blood test that can tell for sure?

HELP

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  • ahmed23700
    ahmed23700 amy24282

    Posted

    Hi Amy,

    Can you update us on his level of IgG now, as I am interested in this Ozone threrapy and if you could let me the cost of it.

    Appreciate your support.

    • amy24282
      amy24282 ahmed23700

      Posted

      Hi Ahmed,

      Since his return he has not had his levels IgG tested.  He has told me that he has had fewer outbreaks than prior to the ozone therapy. To my knowledge he has had at least 2 outbreaks which he reports to be less severe than previous. 

      The total cost of his treatment was in and around $40,000 (Canadian)

      Hope this helps

      Incidentally I have only ever had my primary outbreak and nothing since. No treatment or meds 

  • ahmed23700
    ahmed23700 amy24282

    Posted

    Hi Amy,

    Thank you for your reply and valuable information, after initial research i can tell that Ozone therapy is useful in general, and as you said if he have fewer outbreak its considered as success.

    I found several ozone therapy clinics and doctors in the country that I am located at the moment, will make a consultation and see how it works.

    Thanks again for your help

     

  • j_Savage01048
    j_Savage01048 amy24282

    Posted

    does anyone of a follow up to this thread? anyone know of any other post with HSV2 and ozone?

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