[Anyone else diagnosed late in life?]

Exactly!!!!  I just can’t even believe I’m dealing with this at this point in my life. 😕

[Anyone else diagnosed late in life?]

I agree with you.... which is why I’m so confused. If thi has been in me all this time, then why was my initial outbreak so bad ?  It’s so stressful.  

[25 Years And Counting...]

HollyGirl... thank you so much for this post.  I’m 51 years old and recently diagnosed (4 weeks ago). My first outbreak was awful. I’m finally feeling human again, physically... but I’m emotionally a wreck.  It’s all I think about. Your post was very encouraging.... I really appreciated it.  I wish you all the best. 

[Anyone else diagnosed late in life?]

Thank you sarahsfocus!  I really appreciate you and everyone here that’s been so helpful. 

[Anyone else diagnosed late in life?]

I was also just diagnosed at 51 years old. Same kind of situation as yours... committed, monogamous marriage.  I’m devastated. My husband has been so supportive but I just feel lost. 

[How long can herpes remain dormant?]

I have hsv2

[Tanning beds or tanning booth ?? Ghsv1]

Lol!  You did?!?  Good to know. Thanks

[Tanning beds or tanning booth ?? Ghsv1]

I was recently diagnosed too and would love to know the answer to this question. I haven’t tanned since my diagnosis but usually do about 2x per week.  After suffering through this first , awful OB, I don’t want to bring another one on.  Great question!! 

[How long can herpes remain dormant?]

Im new to this site and am looking for some help.... I’m 51 years old and just found out I have genital herpes. Needless to say, I am devastated.  I’m separated from my husband of 26 years for a few years and my divorce is close to being final.  I’ve been seeing a man for a little over a year. This is the only man I’ve been with since my husband.  He swore to me that he was clean and we’ve been having sex for a little over a year.  Three weeks ago I had an outbreak and found out I have herpes.  I’m assuming I got it from my boyfriend. But is it possible it’s been dormant all this time?  Or is it possible he is seeing someone else and got it and didn’t tell me?  My doctor said that because it was such a bad OB it seemed like it might have been a new exposure.  Thanks for listening.