confused1988

How long should I wait after an outbreak to have intercourse again? Sores are not present anymore....I have heard a week? I know that I am still contagious no matter what and my boyfriend understands. But I did just have a mild outbreak and want to know what's the recommended time to wait? Thank you!!

Lol thanks guys:) I am an ICU RN and you would think that that would have the opposite effect..but instead I have the most irrational fears!!!! Thanks for the responses..much appreciated.

Just me. All me. I tend to do this.

Hey guys! Quick question....I am freaking myself out about this encephalitis due to herpes.....anyone know anything about it? How common is it?? Thank you, Confused1988

Thanks for all the comments guys! Helped alot. I'm going to go ahead and do suppressive therapy:)

Hey guys....For those of you who have taken acyclovir for a while now...any serious side effects? I just finished a 10 day course and I am considering taking it for suppression...my boyfriend is H - . I researched and some of the info scared me a bit...liver failure????

Thanks guys.... ill update after my drs. App

Thank u rainyday!

I was diagnosed w hsv 1 genitally in february...my initial acyclovir dose was 800mg three.times a day..I had a pretty bad first ob...since then ive been on a suppressive does of 400mg a day......now just got thru my second ob last week...so I took three a day of the 400mg. Now im back to my suppressive dose. Two days ago something weird hit me fast and hard...chills..aches..headache...lightheadedness..and a non itchy rash on the sides of my tummy. Im scared. I made an appointment to see my primary dr on tuesday. Im worried its due to acyclovir. Anyone experienced this before? Sound familiar? Any comments will help...thank u!

Haha! Its not the size that matters...but how the man works it;) second OB is pretty much clearing up.....gosh so much easier than my intial ob..that sh** was not joke....he told.me yesterday as he held me... I cant wait to be inside u again :) made me feel pretty awesome.....oh the small things the herp makes u appreciate:)

U guys r all amazing....this forum gives me strength!

Thank u so much for ur reply. It made me feel better :) maybe ill try some new things w him ;)

Hey guys...im officially having my second OB.....its not near as bad as my first..but its still pretty intese..new guy im dating is completely supportive and sweet. I feel like its me that is ruining things......he tells me he knew the risks and he is fine with it. Im just driving myself insane thinking hes just going to change his mind.....how can I get out of this rut???

Will do:)

Im going on my fourth date with this great guy...(nothing physical yet) and yesterday I decided to let him know about my HSV 1. I was so nervous telling him.....but he handled it well! He said its alot harder to get rid of him. I sent him the ebook and he is willing to take the risk! It felt so good to be honest with him. Showing him that I was well educated on the topic and I didnt let it control helped him alot!

Thank u dancer.....u lifted me up....

Wow. Very good advice....u really helped me with these words thank you!

Hello out there I am in need of some support. Recently my boyfriend of two yrs ended things btw us. I was diagnosed with HSV type 1 and I felt he had accepted it. In fact when I told him I had it...he was veey sweet and supportive (we had broken up for about 6 months inwhich time I had intercourse with another guy). Anyways due to the fact that he accepted my herpes I really felt he was the one. I even overlooked other red flags in the relationship.....he was very possessive and controlling. I began justifying his actions and telling myself he really loved me. I mean who else would be ok with hsv. Well now that we r done...I know he was not for me .but I am so terrified of having the talk wit the next guy I date. I mean..I stay up at night thinking about it......I get serious anxiety from it!! Ive only had one outbreak (genital) and I am on suppressive therapy..i feel i have a good grip on this virus and ive educated myself. i just need some support. You guys are all amazing on this forum.

Ur awesome dancer...thanks for all ur support and great advice...u too chanelchanel!

Thanks dancer.....I took ur advice....feeling so much better:)

Hey guys.....I need some encouragement. Im pretty sure im having my next OB just a few weeks after my last one cleared..I was feeling good....but now im feeling down. I know the Frostburg can be rough....but I really felt I was doing good :( help

Just sharing.....ive been reading on these discussions how being diagnosed with HSV can really actually change your life for the better...I gotta say it has for me. I am eating healthier than ever and exercising more. I am also coping w stress alot better. Its crazy but in a way I gotta thank my HSV. Im also way more appreciative of my boyfriend. I am determined to take control of my body and be aware of my next OB. :)

Thank you sweetfemme!

U have no idea how helpful this forum has been..the only reason im handling my diagnosis so well is because of all the wonderful information here and all the support! I am so thankful I jumped on this the day I got my positive results!

Ive had HSV 1 since I was little....passed on by my dad! Im fairly certain I now have HSV 2 down under.....im planning to be on the antiviral.....I got blood tested and tested + for HSV 1 but - for HSV 2 but I know that can be due to it being fairly new...so I will retest in about 5 mo. I wanna say that my GP did type specific when he swabbed me during an active OB....but im not certain. I have this feeling it he was calling HSV 2 because of location.