[Antivirals]

How soon after starting antivirals do they become effective in reducing the likelihood of transmission? 

[Prodrome symptoms]

37 minutes ago, Michgirl73 said:

Yes I’m doing ok! Somedays are good and some are not so good! Just gotta keep moving forward and hope that it keeps getting better in time. I hope your feeling better too! Hang in there this crap sucks but we can get through this!! Stay strong!! 

If it wasn’t for the stigma I think we wouldn’t be having half the mental battle we experience! I keep telling myself things could be worse x 

[Prodrome symptoms]

22 minutes ago, Michgirl73 said:

It’s seems to come and go at times, I think exercising is helping with it. I have had Ghsv1 10 mths. I would say it’s been maybe better about 1 month. I think your body takes time to get used to the virus. 

Thank you ❤️ Hope you are doing ok. 

[Prodrome symptoms]

10 hours ago, Michgirl73 said:

I had pain and aching in the back of my thighs up in the crease of buttocks where the thighs meet my legs.. i didn’t have it at first but it seems to have gone away.. it’s hard because I feel like everything different I feel I associated it with the virus but I realize it’s not. I think I’m just hypersensitive now.

That’s exactly where! Except only on one side where I had my initial outbreak. How long did it take for you not to have it anymore? It’s such an annoying ache! 

[Prodrome symptoms]

5 minutes ago, Fmals said:

Ughhhh I feel the same! Every ache and twinge I have I associate with H...I need to get a grip! 😩

I know right! It’s a pain in the arse... quite literally lol 

[Prodrome symptoms]

Hi all

 

I keep getting an ache in my left butt cheek every few weeks. I never noticed this prior to my diagnosis. However, I get the sharp ache but no outbreak. Is this normal and do prodrome symptoms indicate shedding? Does anyone have any advice with managing the pain?

 

I'm just not sure if I’m being hyper vigilant since diagnosis!! 

 

Would be greatful for some advice. Thanks.

[I can’t stand the terms STD or STI...changing it up]

I personally wouldn’t use the word immunity as that could be confusing. I would say “I have acquired a virus which causes cold sores down below/herpes”... that way you’re not using those heavily stigmatised words but are being clear. 

 

🙂

[They say life goes on ...]

Hey all. I just wanted to share my opinion. 

 

I was diagnosed 2 months ago and up until now I was completely devastated. Like many, not scared of the effects of the virus itself but the stigma and impact it would have on future relationships. 

 

What has helped me is opening up to close friends. I’ve disclosed to 6 friends and had no negative responses- 1 even disclosed they have hsv2 and 3 said they have cold sores on the mouth. 

 

What also has helped is reading as much as possible - knowledge IS power. Now I feel like I am prepared to make a disclosure if it came to it. This has made me feel much better prepared. Read the blogs and watch the videos on this site. Read up on Ella Dawson. The herpes association foundation UK is also a great information source. 

 

I know now this is such a shit situation and I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t on my mind every day but who is going to accept us if we don’t accept ourselves first? 

 

I went on on a date this week and the guy was so nervous and I had a sixth sense he was hiding something... he said at the end of the date “I need to be straight up with you.... I have a child... is that ok”.., he was shocked to find out I was cool with it as he has been rejected by a few women before me following the disclosure. This reinforced to me that everyone have things about them that make them feel vulnerable and may lead to rejection... it’s not just us!! And I didn’t reject him...

 

i hope this makes someone feel better. Lots of love and hugs to you all... we can get through this TOGETHER. We are NOT alone. 

[Rubbing Alcohol]

I’ve read that tea tree oil or chamomile oil helps  (make sure to dilute with water first). 

[Dying to eat chocolate peanut butter]

Nutella is also my thing! I still eat it and it hasn’t caused me any issues so far. I suppose every one is different though. My advice is treat yourself as it is something you enjoy, just don’t over indulge (if Nutella is something that triggers outbreaks for you). 

[Rejected]

I would advise that accept it for what it is right now and carry on dating other people (I mean he is dating other people).. that way you can’t get disappointed or put your life on hold for him. It also may make you seem more attractive to him when he sees that you’re not waiting around for him and you’re getting on with your life. 

You could continue to hang out as friends and perhaps the topic of H will come up again and that will give you an opportunity to mention th transmission rates. 

 

Hope of it works out for you. You did the right thing disclosing and it must’ve been incredibly hard (but brave)! 

 

X

[H Buddies, unite!]

Hey

 

Anybody from the UK? I’m 27 and female. Happy to chat to anyone who wants to have a buddy.

 

i was diagnosed 2 months ago and it’s been a struggle to say the least . HOWEVER this site has made things so much better already!

 

please feel free to message me ☺️