Spinster1978

Hey, so you've had symptoms for 6 years? I thought over time it improved and eventually you built up an immunity to the virus? I take acyclovir 3 times a day. It's just constant. I'm not sure I have a trigger mother nature just picks me to have this gross virus. I've tried various things lysine, daily aspirin, cant remember what the other medications was. Tea tree, high dose vit c. Our GUM clinic you have to sit and wait you cabt make an appointment which is inconvenient when you have children and work. Are you in a relationship? I've only had 1 relationship in 2 years he was fine in fact we are still friends. We used condoms and all was well. I've just started dating then Covid hit so I havent disclosed yet but will have too the next time i see him. I honestly think I'd rather have anything but herpes I struggle with it constantly how can you not when its always there. There has to be more help in the UK surely. I'm in the South. Yes the Herpes charity again not helpful, didnt see it as a problem. Obviously doesnt have outbreaks like we do. Soul destroying. I'd love to hear from more people in the UK surely theres help. I'd pay privately for help. Really thankful for your input x

Thank you so much for replying. Yes got loads of leaflets and told bot to worry about it? My constant prodomes and outbreaks are simply awful. I wouldn't tell any of my friends because of the shame. I know exactly who gave this life sentence to me. I called the charity Herpes.org I think that what it was called. I found the lady very condescending and again told not to worry about it. The thing is if you dont get symptoms than great, unlike us constantly battling. The herpes helpline charged me £8 for the phone call. Where is the help? This is for life and to me is a massive deal. Any other STI you take pills and it goes away. This is truely awful. My blisters are so painful. I have to tell my son I have a bad back as he sees I'm hurting. I'm 41 years old abd feel so stupid that I've got this. Are there no specialists in the uk that we can see?

Desperate.... please help. I was diagnosed with HSV2 2 years ago. He didnt think to tell me he had it. I'm 42 just started dating, not had the chat yet that's not my issue. I take 3 tablets or Acyclovir a day and have done for a year. However I get outbreaks all the time. Itching, tingling, blisters, aches, tingles the lot constantly. I'm in the uk the clinic do not seem to take it seriously. Its truely destroying me. How can I possibly have a sexual relationship? I feel disgusting. I was under the impression over time outbreaks were less frequent? This is having such a detrimental effect on my life. I cant cope. Is anyone else in the same boat and can help me. Is there somewhere I can be referred to for a specialist opinion as this isnt right, I want me body back.

Hey fellow UK people. I got diagnosed with hsv2 a year ago. I'm now on suppression but still have regular outbreaks, really horrible ones. I dont know what to do? Another GUM appointment sit and wait for hours? The system seems bizarre. I feel so low about it all surely this isnt right to have constant sores? Really hope someone can advise me?