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Is he really a doctor? People lie all the time on those sites.

I have HSV 2 but no noticeable symptoms. It's been almost two years since my positive blood test result and still nothing. How would I know I'm experiencing prodome or an outbreak? How can I protect my partner if I don't know it's coming?

1. No, but I have my suspicions. 2. We were intimate for 8 years and I wasn't tested for it til the 8th year. 3. Nope and I could kick myself 4. I don't think he knew or knows he had it, but we don't speak anymore so idk what he's taking these days.

Lol I try to just stress that saying test me for everything doesn't mean everything. It's definitely not the end of the world, I still value myself and know things could be way worse. This site is a blessing in so many ways. I'm sure I'll have more questions to ask and maybe new info to share!

Thank you Dancer. I managed to get some acyclovir from the one doctor who knew something about shedding so I have it I just haven't started taking it since I haven't decided if I wanna take it at all or proceed with a new relationship. I'm kind of workin on me right now and enjoying the peace of not being in a relationship. I've been scaring the hell out of my friends because I don't want anyone else to go thru what i went thru. My first test results were given to me in the form of my former doctor's "interpretation" of my results. "Exposed but not infected and even still everyone tests positive for some form of herpes." Led to believe I had cold sores only to find out a year later when I finally realized when I said test me for everything didn't mean everything, I tested positive for hsv 2. I blamed myself for awhile for not following up and asking more questions but I was dealing with trichomonas, a uti, plan b and the end of a horrible relationship. Thanks for the info, the more you know....

Yes, I thought it was over but as i researched online just general info I came across so much conflicting stuff in regards to testing and window periods. This has almost been more stressful than having it myself. My doctor is useless for any kind of info, so I'll ask here. I'm asymptomatic and wondering about suppressive therapy for a future relationship. Is it possible that i could begin to experience symptoms if I go on Valtrex or something similar? I wanna do everything I can to limit my chances of passing it to someone in the future but I don't wanna screw myself over and start having outbreaks.

My test results were given to me over the phone with a simple you tested positive, no figures. I'm not even sure which test I was given. The person without h is male, I left that out, he received his results the same way.

The person with Hsv 2, myself, is asymptomatic and female. The person without has not had any symptoms.

If someone was exposed to HSV-2 6 mos ago and HSV-1 daily but at 5 mos post exposure for HSV-2 they test positive for HSV-1 and negative for HSV-2, should they be retested? At what point post exposure are the results conclusive?

In a strange way, finding out I have herpes helped me take stock of my life and the people I have in it. It helped me stop some destructive behaviors and really get myself together. I even entered therapy because of my diagnosis and once there realized herpes was just the thing that got me in the door. It's crazy how something like this can let you know what kind of people you're dealing with. To everyone that's down in the dumps over the actions of someone else, you have to take that power back. I know it's easier said than done, but really, screw them.

I love all the information on this site. I was told by my primary care physician that I'm only contagious when sores are present(I'm in the process of picking a new primary care physician). Clearly there's so much misinformation out there. Unfortunately I've never had an outbreak or one that I've noticed, so I have no clue what my triggers are. But I'm fortunate enough to have access to some good info and know that I can be contagious at any given time.

Wow, that was really low of him. But if there's one thing my diagnosis has taught me it's that A LOT of people have herpes type 1 or 2 and don't know it. That information alone is helping me keep my head up. Like WCS said a true friend won't tell. I know exactly who my true friends are and they know my status and I'm confident that information won't be leaked.

Victoria thanks for being there!

Yes Dancer I was one of the 80% and luckily I haven't transmitted it to my partner. I am shocked at how much misinformation is out there and how much is coming directly from doctors. I wanna learn as much as I can and I know this is the place to be to get some good information from experienced people. I'm so glad I found this site! I was afraid to join for awhile but I'm glad I did!

Thanks Dancer! I actually haven't had a first outbreak which makes this all the more confusing. I guess I shouldn't feel so bad because I know many people on this site are currently suffering through their first outbreak. So in that regard, I'm lucky.

I'm also grateful for every day I get to see.

I'm grateful I found this site and that I have a good support system that's been helping me cope thus far.

Thank you! I'll take a look at that link

Thanks for the welcome! The stress of it all is crazy. All of the sudden it's like I don't know who I am. My most recent partner has tested negative and for that I'm grateful. I can't even begin to figure out who this came from, at this point I'm just trying to get through every day one day at a time. I've been reading a lot of posts on this forum and decided to join because I find the people living with h to be more informative than my doctors. I need all the support and information I can get and I feel like I came to the right place. Thanks again!

Hi, I'm new to the community. I have hsv 2 and it hasn't been easy, actually it's been awful. Every day my emotions are all over the place. I feel guilty for not knowing what I had, for exposing my partner, for not being more careful. It's a shame that I let this virus break me all the way down, but I have. One thing I can say is this diagnosis has caused me to completely change the way I approach sex. The more I think about it the more I feel lucky because it could be so much worse. I guess I just wanted to get my first post out there and say hello!