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Hsv1 help

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TLAN
TLAN

Hi anyone with hsv1 tell me how it's been for them in terms of outbreaks. I've been told it's unlikely to recur as its out of zone. But any information would really help me. Thanks.

I am really struggling with this.

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  • cartercali
    cartercali TLAN

    Posted

    you dont shed as much as hsv2 .. you dont have that many outbreaks .. 

    i dont really know what the difference between the two .. especially since you have it genitally  wise on both ... 

    how long have you had the virus for ?

    • TLAN
      TLAN cartercali

      Posted

      Since January, I had a spot above my lip which I didn't connect it being a cold sore. Looked nothing like it. So I'm unsure if it's both. But genitally yes for sure. Devastated.
    • cartercali
      cartercali TLAN

      Posted

      ooh wow . so you think you might have genitally and oral herpes ??
    • TLAN
      TLAN cartercali

      Posted

      Well I didn't think I did as I've never had one. Had bloods years ago and negative. And I wouldn't have got it below if that was the case.

      Now I'm worried...

  • amy07772
    amy07772 TLAN

    Posted

    I have HSV-1(g) also. Diagnosed middle of October. I hear that you don't shed as much. It is very hard too me information. I have gotten a lot of information off of this site but also finally able to speak to my dr about it and get actual answers. Anything specific you had in mind. I haven't had an outbreak or the feel of one coming on since the initial one. My dr did say that 90% of the time people that have this type only break out the one time and won't again so no need for the medicine. Let me know what else you want to know and I will try my best to answer them based off of what I learned. I am still struggling with this also and it's been 6 months. Still feels like I was told yesterday so I can't honestly say it's going to get better. I hope that it does. Especially since the guy I have been dating for 6 months said I should see other people because he doesn't feel that he can have a healthy relationship because of the virus. I was hopeful until he said that out of the blue.
    • TLAN
      TLAN amy07772

      Posted

      Hi, that's good to hear you've been ok since October. I was diagnosed in January not had anything since then but I often feel somethings not right. I've had odd lower leg tingling which only last seconds. But then I've had odd tingle sensations everywhere in my arms/back so probably not related... I hope.

      I know we all react differently to it but just wanted a sense of others recurrences... Living with it. I feel it's taken over my mind. First and last thing I think of plus everything In-between. Feel like I've changed... Keep looking at others... Why me why any of us... Why is this virus still not curable?

    • amy07772
      amy07772 TLAN

      Posted

      Yes I agree. I ask myself why did I go against my instincts. I've never done that before and now I'm paying for it for the rest of my life. I too get tingly in my back but also feel warm sensations in the genital area as well. Like sometimes it feels like my underwear is too tight. I get twitches in my leg also sometimes. They usually only last like a minute. Don't know if those are related or not but I freak myself out a lot still. Idk sometimes I just feel off and haven't been able to get rid of that feeling. I don't know if it's in my head (which it probably most likely is) or if it's actually something. I go to the dr tomorrow because I am finally ready to talk to my dr in length about this so if I find out anything new I will def let you know.

      I know that I have changed. I'm afraid of doing anything. I feel as though I should punish myself. Still don't know how to have a relationship or if I'm able to have one. There is one guy we have tried for 6 months but then he said just can't take the chance. He says we are playing Russian roulette everytime we are together. It's not a matter of feelings because they are there. He didn't have anything so the risk is all on him. He says that he can't take the risk if we won't be together forever. He says it will take more than a few months to figure that out. I understand but I don't see his mind changing. He's really scared. I'm scared to give it to him. We still talk a lot but I want more than friendship and don't know how to get rid of my feelings for him and change them to friend feelings. Sorry anyway yeah I understand how this can consume your mind. It has even made me suicidal but I am a mother of two and I can't put them through that.

    • TLAN
      TLAN amy07772

      Posted

      I hear all you have said. I feel I can't go on... Any information would be helpful, it really will.
    • billbob123
      billbob123 amy07772

      Posted

      damn i understand you, I feel my life is over. I see a person that i like and i feel attracted to, then it clicks in my mind that i can t have a partner. I can t have sex and feel relaxed that i will not pass it to the partner. so at the moment going out and meeting people is out too. I feel dirty. 
    • amy07772
      amy07772 billbob123

      Posted

      It's like I'm doomed. Can't enjoy life anymore. It just Sucks so bad. I don't know what to do. I want to be with someone and have a relationship but don't want to pass it on but more importantly I don't want to have to tell them. It's embarrassing and makes me feel so dirty.
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