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:) Happy for you @thisisgoingtobeokay

Ok thanks so much @WCS xo

Thanks @WCSDancer I did what you suggested.. Seemed like it was getting better (or at least not progressing) until I woke up this morning with worse symptoms :( I'm so frustrated right now. Could I somehow have spread the virus from the top lip to the bottom? I had been putting cold sore ointment on the affected area and chapstick on the rest of my mouth. Now my lips are kind of swollen and theres a pinkish ring around them. And theres sensitive areas that developed on either side of my bottom lip. I slathered my lips in cold sore ointment and took a Lysine and an acyclovir. Hopefully it helps.

I was diagnosed with HSV 1 genitally about 4 months ago and am currently freaking out because I've got what appears to be a cold sore forming on my upper lip. I've never had one in my life. No tingling/itching/burning etc as of yet, just a slightly raised circular area and a feeling of slight pressure. I'm not sick and haven't been under any stress lately. Not positive that's what it is but to all my oral HSV people out there, should I put cold sore medicine on it anyway? Just in case? And will popping an acyclovir help get rid of it faster?

:) part 2 please!

@WCS, I have not visited the forum in several weeks but I did miss that tough love of yours :). Always refreshing.

Zyphen.. I can relate to your story even though mine's a little different. I found out I had H in November of 2013 while dating someone I had been seeing for several months. When I disclosed to him he seemed to take it well and said he was OK with it and not to worry. Slowly but surely though, he started pulling back, was too 'busy' to hang out, stopped texting constantly, etc. Things finally ended last week when I confronted him via text after not seeing him for over 2 weeks. He claimed he had realized he didn't want anything serious right now and that he's super busy with other things. I'm heartbroken. He's the first guy I've really really liked (maybe even loved) since my last long term relationship a few years back. So I know how you're feeling. It's so hard. As for the whole FB thing... damn social media is such a killer isn't it? I find myself constantly checking my guy's twitter and IG like a stalker (ugh sounds so pathetic). My advice is to not say anything to the guy/message him, as badly as you might want to. It will just make things worse and will strain things between you and her even more. If you need to get your feelings out, come on here and vent or talk to a friend. Even saying something to her will be better than going behind her back and saying something to him. I think I connected to your story so much because we have a lot in common.. I'm 25 (26 next month!) and just graduated from nursing school. Already failed my boards once because I found out about my H a couple weeks before and couldn't even get out of bed for a couple weeks, let alone concentrate on studying. Now the breakup a few weeks before my second test date. Great timing, right? Anyways, I hope things get better for you. In the meantime, this forum works wonders if you ever need advice or some positive words. xo

Some of you know my story but for those that don't, I found out that I have HSV 1 genitally about a month ago. The only reason I found out was because I went to the dr to get treatment for a really bad yeast infection. I was given the 10 day acyclovir for the sores and meds to treat the yeast infection. A few days ago I felt prodrome symptoms (tingling, itching, etc) and yesterday I noticed 2 sores on my upper inner thigh (a completely different area than my first OB). The thing is, I also seem to be experiencing a yeast infection again. Wtf is the deal with this? It's bad enough to have to deal w the sores themselves. I was also hoping I wouldn't get another OB and would be able to stay off daily suppressive therapy but it looks like that's my best option now. Does anyone else have similar experiences or know about the link between H OBs and yeast infections?

thanks @wcs! can always count on you for a quick & helpful answer :)

Hi all! haven't been on for a couple weeks-- was super busy with the holidays and family and all that. I've been wondering about something.. I had my first and only (so far) OB about a month ago, it lasted a little over 2 weeks and was pretty mild (only 2 small sores). I've noticed that where the OB was there is a flat, pink, shiny smooth area, kind of like a burn scar. I've read that H sores aren't supposed to scar and your skin is supposed to be normal between OBs. Does anyone else have this? I've also had some serious tingling/itching the last 3 or 4 days, and some burning with urination, but so far no OB. Hoping it stays that way! Anyways.. hope everyone had a great holiday Xo

yay @defeated! you go girl. and who knows? maybe more feelings will develop and he will end up being "the one." regardless, It's so nice to still feel cared for and desired. and sometimes you just need to get laid! lol

love x a million :)

You guys legit have me cracking up over here. I just graduated from nursing school so I obviously hear graphic stories and see stuff on a daily basis but these descriptions are priceless :)) @defeated that's interesting about the infection smell.. I could see why it might when you have blisters, because a lot of time purulent drainage has a certain odor.. but without weeping blisters? Odd. Maybe our community med student might know something about it? When I had my first and only (so far) OB, I had bacterial vaginosis at the same time, so I couldn't distinguish a difference in smell between in the infection and the actual blisters. Something to observe for during my next OB (which I hopefully won't have again for a longg time.. fingers crossed). I love the openness here. Such an amazing thing

Thanks for sharing @abc. I can honestly say I felt that exact same depression and sadness that you're going through when I found out. I let myself wallow for 2 weeks until my mother (god love her) threatened to committ me haha.. I still feel that way sometimes but it DOES get better. And please stop blaming yourself. You said it yourself, you had no idea that you had H when you started back up with mark. And I know you can't control who you love, but I truly believe you deserve better. He doesn't really have a right to judge you after everything he put you through in the past. And if he truly had changed he'd accept you and love you, skin condition or no skin condition. I know hearing that doesn't make it any easier. Here for you Xo. @peachy you stop that! you ARE smart! and hilarious. never change

I love your posts @nic. Are you a writer? You should be!