I was diagnosed with HSV2 yesterday.
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The phone call yesterday that told me I tested positive for HSV2 sent me into a spiraling panic attack. Today started out a little better, but then I sunk into the darkest place of my life. I couldn't stop sobbing. I had to call my doctors nurse and ask for an anxiety medication. I also asked for a suppressive therapy to continue after my 10 day course of Valtrex is up but she said that would only be prescribed for those with constant outbreaks. Well I don't want constant outbreaks hence the reason I asked for suppressive therapy. I also ready that taking a daily regime of the Valtrex would reduce your risk of transmission by about half but she said this was false. Does anyone have any more knowledge on this? I feel like the only person in the world with this condition. All day today I've looked at over girls and envied their lives and how they're most likely not worrying about something like this. I am 20 years old and about to apply to pharmacy school. I just never thought something like this could happen to me. If I had to guess I got it from the man I dated almost a year ago. A solid week after we first slept together I got this terrible sore spot. I immediately went to the doctor but she didn't think it was herpes. She prescribed Bactrim for an infected hair follicle but also Acyclocir just in case. Well a few months later it happened again but not so bad. I went to another doctor who felt sure it wasn't herpes. It then came and went with my period almost every month until I finally had enough. I went to a third doctor who ALSO didn't think it was herpes but I insisted on a blood test which just as I suspected, came back positive. I asked my then boyfriend when I had my initial outbreak if he had any history of the condition and he denied it. I know it can be spread without symptoms but still. I can't help but feel hatred toward him. I've been with my current boyfriend for a little over a month now. He is the man of my dreams. I called him as soon as I found out. He was upset but he is still talking to me. He seems to be trying to ignore the discussion entirely though. I've told two close friends but that's it. I don't know anyone with the condition and I feel so alone. If anyone has any words of advice or encouragement it would be greatly appreciated. I feel like a disgusting, dirty person. I know it's common and it's no more serious than a cold sore. But the psychological stigma attached to this condition is deafening. Thanks guys.
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Suppressive therapy DOES decrease the risk of transmission as well as shorten the duration of an outbreak if you do get one while on the meds.
You may feel like you are alone now, and I know I certainly did. However, I'm glad that you found this website/blog. I stumbled upon this randomly while trying to do some independent research after I found out that I had HSV2 and I've taken great comfort in everyone's experiences and stories here. It makes me feel like I am not alone. One of my sisters lives overseas and she was recently in town to visit. I opened up to her about it, and she actually said that she has had HSV2 for 6 years now. I understand that you are going to pharmacy school -- I actually work in prescription benefits so I am constantly looking at member records on a daily basis and what medications they are filling. Now that I now which meds are for HSV, I see them a LOT. This virus is so much more common than people realize.
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Still puts a damper on dating life tho!!! Like by far!!
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