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AnxietyGirl
AnxietyGirl

Just got the dreaded phone call of being positive for HSV-1 in the genitals... because my outbreak was on my vagina, does that mean that it will stay there? Or could I still have an outbreak on my face? I'm kind of in a panic... I don't want anyone to ever touch me again.. can I even have a normal sex life? I've been with my boyfriend for 2years... how did I just get this?

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus AnxietyGirl

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    What you're experiencing is probably all you'll get. HSV1 is carried by many people without symptoms and it doesn't transmit each and every time, so it's possible to avoid it for two years, then to suddenly get it. Of course you can have sex again. For most people, gHSV1 is less problematic than oHSV1 or gHSV2.

    • AnxietyGirl
      AnxietyGirl FelizCastus

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      Thank you for responding. How long after an outbreak is it ok to have sex again? My doctor won't put my on acyclovir as a prevention method. Is that normal if you have type 1? I keep reading contradicting stories in type 1 actually is no different than type 2.... or I've read type 1 you can have a break out once a year where as type 2 it's a lot more... I have no idea what to believe

    • jessica79408
      jessica79408 AnxietyGirl

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      Honestly I don't think Dr even know everything about this virus and it is one of the oldest. I recommend u see a different dr because that is how u reduce the chances of passing to your partner. Sex still always safe and I wouldn't have sex til sores heal completely. 

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus AnxietyGirl

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      They are not the same. Type 1 is better genitally and long-term daily meds aren't usually prescribed as a result.

    • jessica79408
      jessica79408 FelizCastus

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      Where did you get your information I had a dr appt today I asked what was the difference. She said not really a difference should be treated the same as hsv2 depending on your outbreaks 
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus jessica79408

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      Daily suppressive meds are supposed to be prescribed for two main reasons: (1) to minimise very frequent outbreaks; and/or (2) to minimise transmission in discordant couples. For most people, gHSV1 rarely recurs, unlike gHSV2 (common knowledge readily available online). Also, gHSV1 is much less infectious than gHSV2, being nearly always acquired by receptive oral sex, not intercourse (research, HSV expert forums). As such, except for the minority with gHSV1 who get frequent outbreaks or who insist on protecting a negative partner, the daily meds are not required. From a GH perspective, daily meds are mostly intended for those with gHSV2, however, there is a tendency to overprescribe and for patients to insist on medication. And, yes, on the surface both gHSV types seem the same, but they really aren't in terms of frequency, infectiousness and some other respects.

    • jessica79408
      jessica79408 FelizCastus

      Posted

      So if her guy doesn't have it then she still shouldn't be prescribed meds? She should  wait and see if she ever gets any other outbreaks? 

    • jessica79408
      jessica79408 FelizCastus

      Posted

      So I see you have a lot of badges. Do you have herpes? If so how do you treat or surpress your outbreaks?
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus jessica79408

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      Yes, I do. gHSV2, and I'm having my first outbreak in several months right now. Sucks! But usually I do nothing. I'm single, no sex, no transmission worries, so no meds. Even recurrences I allow to run their course without taking any meds, as my recurrences are usually mild. I just try to eat and keep healthy, take my vitamins, and use acyclovir cream on outbreaks. I don't really do anything special. If anything, I try to be normal (but healthy) and even push myself to the limits. Guess I pushed myself too far this time, hence my outbreak!

    • jessica79408
      jessica79408 FelizCastus

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      I normally ride mine out to because I'm not seeing anyone but when I got the bumps I have a very touchy toddler that will touch me hey mommy what's that and my other kids are touchy feely too I'd die if I ever passed them anything. Plus this itch is way worse than ever I can't ignore it. I've been using Acv and garlic hoping this isn't how my toxins are flushing out with this method 

  • ashlyn26137
    ashlyn26137 AnxietyGirl

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    If you ever touch down there make sure you wash your hands after every time you do if not make sure that you don't touch anywhere else or it could spread especially if you're having a outbreak while touching down there, now you can have a normal sex life if you choose to I know that this is really hard but still try to be happy like it's not there that's how I'm making it in my life with it but still tell the sex partners about it before you have sex with them if they can't accept it it's their lost however most won't care you'll be surprised how many will have it to type 1 is more common then type 2 I have type 2 after telling guys so many of them had a virus to but it was type 1 it will be ok.

    • AnxietyGirl
      AnxietyGirl ashlyn26137

      Posted

      Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. How long have you had it? How was your experience telling others? I don't know if my love and I are going to make it through this... we've been rocky before this... we were so free and wild in the bedroom and we can't do that now... 

    • ashlyn26137
      ashlyn26137 AnxietyGirl

      Posted

      I was diagnosed June 6th 2017 I was depressed the first week I found out and didn't talk to anyone or leave my room, but everyone knows now my story made a few people being more careful with sleeping with anyone so many people don't know much about it I didn't either tell I had it but I've done so much research about it, but I don't really want to date anymore since someone who gave it to me doesn't even know they have it yet or completely lied to me so it gave me so many trust issues. All you can do is talk to him about it see if he still wants to be together if you get to emotional can always text him or write a letter. The guy I told when I was diagnosed said he wanted to be together but then went gost on me he was cheating and tried using a excuse, guys can do that to I'm only telling you because I didn't expect that to happen at all I just wanted a honest yes or no.

    • jessica79408
      jessica79408 ashlyn26137

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      You would be surprised how many ppl have hv2 your dating life is not over. Your just feeling frustrated, sad, over whelmed all the emotions we all go through its natural. You just have to be honest and open when you are ready to date. Honesty is  the best policy. Love will always find away. This ugly disease hopefully will have a cure but in the meantime be happy as you can be and love yourself. 
  • jessica79408
    jessica79408 AnxietyGirl

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    Maybe it was his 1st outbreak in 2yrs and you two had sex during his shedding.  My friend also has it she been with her husband 13yrs she only gets outbreaks every couple years and he doesn't have it. She doesn't take Med's and had a natural child birth.  Some ppl are just luckier than others. 

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