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Why isn't there a cure for this yet?

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Skye001
Skye001

First of all i would like to wish everyone "Happy New Year".

I have hsv 2 since dec 2014, i have accepted it but i do have those days that i just get extremely depressed.

I don't understand why there isn't a cure for this yet?! There is even a cure for syphilis in its early stage!

Its so unfairrrrr, when u do a check up they dont even test for herpes! When u get diagnosed with it they tell you its not a big deal but still there isnt a cure for this or is it part of the std tests.

Right now i am just driving myself crazy because i finally met someone i really like but i dont know if things will work out between us. I just dont want to tell and if things dont work out that i will be known as the girl with a disease.

Its all been stressfull lately

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  • Skull2345
    Skull2345 Skye001

    Posted

    Hi, you've had this since 2014 how have you got on with relationships during this time? How do you tell people and do you no the person your Darin at the moment? Sorry for all the questions I'm yet to be diagnosed but waiting on my results but I think I no what's coming to me and my view so far is that I don't ever want to date again.

    • Skye001
      Skye001 Skull2345

      Posted

      To be really honest with you. Looking back i realized that my first outbreak was is dec 2014. I thought back then that it was a reaction of a new razor i used. Since i am very sensitive and have experienced this many times. Later on i knew something wasnt right with my body and in the Netherlands they are very difficult, without any proof they dont just perform certain tests. When i finally had it done, paying cash for the test in a different country where my parents live. My test results came back negative for both Igg Igm of hsv 1 and 2. But i just knew i had it by doing my own research and symptoms.

      I haven't really dated and told anyone yet. Where i live now, its such a small island and i dont want to be known for the girl with herpes. I just try do be as healty as possible, always use protection and dont have intercourse when i feel a outbreak coming up.

      But right now i am really in a dilemma i want to tell the guy i am dating. But i am so sure he will leave right away.

  • dora29322
    dora29322 Skye001

    Posted

    Aw, you guys ...

    We will date again & we will find relief!!!

    This virus will not get me further down than i have made myself!!! There is absolutely no reason for us to cause ourselves more pain.

    Research til you feel like you have answered your questions (you'll never stop). Stay healthy (eat right, rest, and drink plenty of water). Find relief (i ingest Garlic, Licorice, Cayenne, & Oil of Oregano intermittently two oils mixed with water for two weeks at a time). If we don't help ourselves, who's going to? ??

    ? ? ? Stay True ? ? ?

    • Skye001
      Skye001 dora29322

      Posted

      Thank you.. this website is the only place i feel like i can really express myself and be understood.

      Your definitely right, we should help ourselves, together we stay strong ❤

  • Takenc
    Takenc Skye001

    Posted

    Hey I get you perfectly. I was diagnosed June 2016 and I still have days where I just don't understand why I have this and why there's no cure. It's very unfair we have to live with this. It's very uncomfortable 😣. I hate it cause I get out breaks every month. Like if it was my period. But your not alone. Everyone in this website understands each other. So we're not alone at all.

    • Skye001
      Skye001 Takenc

      Posted

      Yes, i am very thankfull for this website and for everybody on this website!  i get outbreaks when i start stressing about it, shave or eat chocolate.. 
  • noelle2212
    noelle2212 Skye001

    Posted

    Everyone wishes for a cure but Ive had it for like 3 years now and ever since I started taking 1000 mg of valtrex a day I have no outbreaks nothing.. ive been taking it for a year and a half now and outbreak free. I forget about it half the time bc im in a relationship and he knows about it and hes okay with it. Once you find someone for you, it wont bother you as much.

    Good luck

    • Skye001
      Skye001 noelle2212

      Posted

      Hi Noelle2212,

      i am going to ask my doctor if i can start taking valtrex. I dont get outbreaks often anymore. i realised that i get it when i am very stressed and when i am stressed its always about herpes and the dillemma im in.

      How does your prescription work? do you get Valtrex for a whole month?

      it may be a strange question but since i dont live in the UK or US,i was just being curious. 

    • noelle2212
      noelle2212 Skye001

      Posted

      I get 60 pills for a month.. 2 a day for 30 days... 500 mg each...it works very well for me. I get outbreaks outside my vagina so its even better. Under my butt cheek kinda.. mine dont hurt or bother me when I did get outbreaks... so I got lucky
  • Skull2345
    Skull2345 Skye001

    Posted

    Well as I thought I got my results through today and confirmed I have the type 2. At first I broke down on the phone when I got told but I think I'd mentally prepared myself for it my out look now is to get on with this virus and learn how to live with it. Just thinking there is a lot more people out there worse off then me who would do anything to swap there illness to something as minor as this. I'm still alive and it's not life threatening and never will be! I have found these discussions on here really helpful so if anyone has any tips on helping my immune system on fighting any outbreaks it would be much appreciated. Thank you

    • dora29322
      dora29322 Skull2345

      Posted

      There are lots of things you can do. Have found relief in ingesting Cayenne, Licorice, Garlic, and Oil of Oregano oils two at a time for two week intervals. To give the Garlic an antiviral boost i mix an eighth of a teaspoon of Thyme before ingesting.
    • dora29322
      dora29322

      Posted

      It will ALL work out and you will find what works best for you.
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