Paysage1

You can Google regional stds throughout the uk.

Hi. Just to say...... as i understand it the hs2 virus lives in the nerves of the lower back area and can affect anywhere in that region down to upper legs, so not just genitalia. On my first outbreak 8 years ago, I felt I was peeing glass for about 3 days or so. Incredibly painfull..... was given Acyclovir 3 times a day I believe. eventually it worked...... hardly ever taken it since that time. Tbh at the time I was relieved that I only had herpes, it could of been worse than that. Its not a nice situation. Well you know shingles is one of the 5 herpes viruses chicken pox, glandular fever, hsv-1, hsv-2. So stress can be one of the main triggers. So easier said than done. But once it calms down. It can be put into perspective......It would not stop me seeing a woman if she had this. Stigma, pride, ego.....it all gets in the way. Eat well to keep your immune system up, just as anyone should, regardless. Good luck.

Hi.....I was given Acyclovir in the UK.i imagine it's similar, if not the same. Its like all meds, side affects will happen, different with each individual..... in the last 8 years I have barely touched it. I would much prefer a naturopathic solution...... even using coconut oil etc......I have barely had one outbreak a year, thankfully.

BHi I just want to say. I was diagnosed 8 years ago. I was super paranoid initially..... but I am much more relaxed now. This condition has such a stigma because it relates to sex, there are so many much much worse conditions out there. A lot of worry is based on total ignorance and for all you know anyone judging you may even have herpes or something similar and not even know it. There are many other resistant strains of STI's now, I am discovering. I found out that for me, oral sex for a woman to myself was about the safest act that could be performed. (..... naturally in the knowledge that the other person was informed) For me, if I met someone that I cared about and this situation was the other way around, I would do some research but i would still want to be with them. .....for myself if you are open about this condition, with each other (and its consequences (genuinely) then continue.... naturally do not have sexual relations if you suspect an outbreak. People are in this big wide world exposing themselves to whatever comes their way every hour of the day..... and I was always paranoid about myself passing this on and forgetting about the other person may have lived a very full life..... and they say that when you sleep with someone, you also sleep (indirectly) with everyone they have ever been with and the other way around. If people want pleasure then the consequences have to be accepted and its naive to think otherwise. ..... so as long as we're honest with our partners and mindful..... then stop beating yourself up about this..... just eat well and keep your immune system in the best shape it can be) Good luck