[Herpes in the Black Community]

On 2/1/2019 at 4:11 PM, Braino said:

I’ve only had the one outbreak this past October. Only used anti virals during my initial outbreak. Only thing I’ve been taking sense then is a multi vitamin and emergency. Not sure if that has helped any being Genital HSV1 doesn’t reactivate often or non at all after the first outbreak according to some stats I’ve read.

@Braino Florida girl here🙂

[How I'm tackling this thing (Antivirals/Diet) ... there's hope!]

🙂 gotta try this...

[Hsv2 Top Triggers ??]

For me it's my period, stress, heat

[will my hsv1 turn into hiv?]

@Loyalloulou Don't worry they are 2 totally different viruses. I know it's a lot to take in.. I'm going through the same with the stress and depression down load some calming therapeutic music on your phone it helps me to sleep at night. The people on this forum and so knowledgeable and helpful they're helping me through this they can help you too... 🙂

[I never had suicide thoughts until now😢]

1 hour ago, Whymewhynow said:

@Star28 How are you feeling today? Have you gone to see an infectious disease specialist to maybe get their thoughts? Have you noticed a difference after cutting out the sodas and fried foods?

I'm trying to get through this one day at a time as well but I am here if you want to chat.

 

1 hour ago, Whymewhynow said:

@Star28 How are you feeling today? Have you gone to see an infectious disease specialist to maybe get their thoughts? Have you noticed a difference after cutting out the sodas and fried foods?

I'm trying to get through this one day at a time as well but I am here if you want to chat.

@Whymewhynow I'm feeling a little better.. When to my Doctor today and he didn't have any solutions for me... Since my anxiety is through the roof he keeps saying I'm stressed😢.. That the anxiety has my body out of whack... i lost a little weight by cutting out sodas and fried foods and even more weight because I'm stressed I haven't eaten in days.. Thanks message me we can help each other but I'm going to warn you I'm an emotional wreck 

[Herpes in the Black Community]

1 hour ago, Lstgryl said:

I’m a 3O year old black female recently diagnosed. I’ve only been with one man in the past six years. Thankfully, he tested negative. He no longer wants to continue a sexual relationship, but he says he wants to be there for me. We’ve been friends for 15 years. I guess this is the first rejection. If a person who knows me better than anyone doesn’t it accept it, how can I expect a person who doesn’t know me at all to accept it. The African American community isn’t accepting. I don’t have the will to do anything. I can barely make it to work. I have crazy headaches at the end of the day from pretending to be ok throughout the day. I immediately come home and go to bed. I dread talking to my friends bc they are only going to ask about my dating life and I don’t know what to say. I honestly and truly wish I were dead. 

It's going to be ok... I feel the same way but you know what everyday I wake up I thank God for a new day... I never know now I'm go ma feel until I wake up... Suicidal thoughts, brain fog but quest what? I'm here.... Hope's this makes you feel a little better

[Antiviral meds, online prescription?]

1 hour ago, gorgeoustechie said:

roman https://www.getroman.com/

Thanks love🙂

[Herpes in the Black Community]

34 minutes ago, SeraLyn said:

@Whymewhynow every disclosure I've had has been positive, or at least what was expected.  I told my friends, my mom & sister, and both guys I hooked up with, one of which I'm still dating.  I had a hard time at first with the diagnosis for about two weeks before I said fuck it, and moved on.  I just really didn't have time to focus on this as  being a primary derailer to my life.  I was starting graduate school, recently received a promotion at work - I was feeling good.  How as I gonna let this virus - unbeknownst to me - make me feel less than?  I decided it wasn't.  Now, I haven't gone around yelling from the streets I'm team GSHV-2, but the more people I tell, the less a big deal it really is.  The more you accept it as part of yourself, the less a controlling factor it becomes and just a part of you..a part..not your whole.  I have a post about my disclosure stories if u want more details.

You my dear are brave🙂

[Antiviral meds, online prescription?]

Does anyone know if I can get meds from with so prescription online... My gyno can't see me until March😫😫

[H Buddies, unite!]

I'm 39 years I live in Orlando, Fl.... 4 kids would love you have a buddy to talk too....

[Need ur input Ghsv1]

32 minutes ago, Alexis1991 said:

hello EVERYONE
I found some pics from my outbreak 8months ago.  I was diagnosed by a doctor overseas during a bcakpcking trip and the doc just looked at me and said it was herpes, later i came back home to the states got tested via blood (re-tested twice in 6 month lapse) and it was HSV1, negative for hsv2 luckily  but id like to hear your thoughts because i never developed oozing blisters and this entire outbreak lasted about 6 full days, mild mild outbreak compare to most websites that state outbreaks can last up to 2 weeks.  I did get medication on the third day so do you guys think this was the reason the outbreak was so short? 

I get outbreaks every month a few day before my period... I get the blisters but no oozing. I have genital... And the meds could be the reason why 

[I never had suicide thoughts until now😢]

I take vitamin C and B12... I tried Lysine but they me constipated beyond belief!!  I just cut of sodas and fried foods about a month ago... Only water to drink 

[I never had suicide thoughts until now😢]

3 hours ago, Alexis1991 said:

Hi Star ⭐️ 

I can imagine you are fed up and from your words I can sense your emotional state and pain but please take it day by day, one day at a time.

 

I can relate with you in many ways because I suffer currently from the same thing and I cry often at night but the next morning I am a new person, it’s the only way.

Hi, I promise I'm trying but I just hate getting up in the morning not knowing what my body is gonna do

 

[I never had suicide thoughts until now😢]

25 minutes ago, gorgeoustechie said:

Is this your first OB, just an OB or are these ongoing symptoms? Are you on antivirals?

Hi, I've had it for 8 years now and I get an out break I couple of days before my period every month... I don't take antivirals the side effects are worse than the pain 😢

[Herpes in the Black Community]

On 1/15/2019 at 5:29 PM, Whymewhynow said:

Hello! I am new to this forum and have been reading though many of the threads which have been so very helpful!! This particular thread definitely caught my eye because it speaks to me directly. I was recently diagnosed but it is not a new transmission as I have not been with anyone in a year and suddenly had an outbreak. I'm still at a loss and have no idea how to move forward. To your point, this diagnosis holds one of the BIGGEST stigmas on our community that it makes me want to just crawl into a shell forever.

Girllllll tell me about it I can just cry😢

[Herpes in the Black Community]

I feel the same way guys😢.... 

[I never had suicide thoughts until now😢]

Hi all, I'm just here to vent a little. I'm so depressed and stressed... I can't take this anymore my body is just tired of fighting. The nerve pain all over, the stomach problems the itching, the vaginal pain and bumps down there, the fatigue is become all too much I can't stop crying I think I'm going to die this brain fog has scared me beyond belief  I'm so exhausted I cant type anymore😢😢😢

[Lysine=antivirals?]

On 1/17/2019 at 2:59 PM, Whymewhynow said:

What are the side effects of lysine?

Constipationsssssssss!!!!!! Stomach problems as well I got so sick... Which made everything else worst anxiety, pain, which made me have a breakdown 😢

[Lysine=antivirals?]

Lysine has side effects! Watch out!!!