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  1. Thanks. I will see if I can get in touch with her. I've also found, after some hunting, a couple posts on here from people with throat issues. So hopefully i can get some more insight.
  2. @Dancer2010 Thank you for the clarification. It's good to know that it's possible to have a recurrence in one place but not the other. I didn't realize the throat issue was rare...bummer. I've never had cold sores and even when I was diagnosed and with this outbreak it's still limited to just my tonsils... No where else in my mouth which makes absolutely no sense to me. I tried to look up some stuff on here about it but didn't come across anything. Do you know of anyone or are you aware of a resource with more info on outbreaks effecting the throat? I've looked online.., all I'm finding is that one of the causes for sores on tonsils is HSV.... Clearly, I already know that... I'm trying to understand what's going on with my body and how this virus works. Trying not to get overly frustrated and discouraged. I guess the fact that only a few people deal with throat issues would explain why I can't find anything on it. But again, another good thing to know. That also makes me wonder if, since this has decided to take over my tonsils,if oral sex is out of the question now? Or if the recurrence was maybe only triggered because the guy I was with is H positive... Almost like being re-infected?
  3. They did swab my throat the first time. The sores on my tonsils were different than anything I've had before. Strep test came back negative and the H culture taken from down there came back positive. Since I had ulcer type sores in both places that looked similar and appeared at the same time and oral sex had been part of it the doctor said it was H. Just seems strange that this time I'm seeing the same sores on my tonsils but nowhere else. I will ask about the strain. It makes sense to know. I didn't realize the risk factors are different.
  4. I was just diagnosed a few weeks ago and my doctor prescribed Famciclovir, one ever 8 hours for about a week. Cleared it right up. My doctor didn't say if it's HSV 1 or 2 but my first outbreak presented with ulcers 'down there' and all over my tonsils. I've been trying to be conscious of possible prodrome symptoms in order to catch a possible second outbreak early. On Sunday I started noticing some vaginal itching and have been taking salt baths and checking frequently for sores but nothing has appeared. As I was driving home tonight I noticed my throat hurt when swallowing... Sure enough, when I got home and looked, it appears that my tonsils are inflamed and again have ulcers (not strep; it's not whit spots, it's sores that are the same as the ones during the first outbreak). However, still no vaginal sores. Is it possible that this is the second outbreak but limited to my tonsils this time? Is that even possible? Or, if ulcers are showing up on my tonsils, is that a sign that vaginal sores will appear again soon too? On Saturday I was intimate with the guy I've been seeing, also the one I got this from although he still does not understand that he's H positive because he is asymptomatic. We did use a condom. There was also oral sex. I'm wondering if the outbreak being limited to my tonsils is because the oral part was obviously "skin on skin" while the rest involved a condom so there was a barrier....Could that be a possibility? I had refilled the Famciclovir yesterday just in case but haven't started it yet because i haven't seen any vaginal sores and I only want to take it if necessary. Should I start the anitivirals? Should I be expecting that if the first outbreak was on my tonsils and vagina that recurrences will be the same... Meaning this is outbreak 2, vaginal sores will appear and taking the anitivirals will nip this in the bud before it gets too bad. Last time, before I was diagnosed, I tried every gargle Suggested for throat infections and nothing helped... My tonsils just kept getting more swollen and the ulcers continued to worsen... The Famciclovir was the only thing that finally made it heal. My throat hurt terribly and I had all the flu symptoms and just felt awful... Does that all occur with recurrences or only during the first outbreak? Any insight appreciated!
  5. @ClementineK Thank you so much for speaking to the issue of dealing with this trigger happy virus while simultaneously dealing with anxiet; I will definitely look into the midgut ness therapy stuff as it sounds like exactly what I need. I'm glad to hear that your second outbreak was not nearly as bad as the first. That makes me less panicky about the potential of another outbreak.
  6. @ClementineK Thanks for the post. Great questions. You mentioned that this is only your second outbreak...how severe compared to your first? I've read that OB's can be triggered by sex... Just wondering if condoms help prevent this at all, maybe by blocking the transfer of new cells that your body sees as invasive? Or is the risk of an outbreak the same with or without condoms?
  7. @Dancer2010 and @misskellyrenee Thank you thank you thank you! Your feedback and suggestions and links are so helpful. I'm an actress and my schedule is crazy and I've found that during a show I end up not eating or eating junk food. The schedule (work from 8-5, rehearsal from 7-10/11 and shows on weekends) makes being healthy a real challenge but I've committed to myself that with my upcoming shows I will be very intentional about time management and nutrition to ensure that I'm getting go enough sleep and also getting the nutrition I need so I don't trash my immune system with the strain of work, rehearsals and shows. Thank you again! I love to hear what has worked for other people... Starting from scratch is overwhelming so your feedback is so valuable!
  8. @misskellyrenee It seems logical to increase protein during an outbreak if that's common practice for aiding healing of other skin ulcers and sores. I'll do some research. Also, this might sound like a stupid question... But do you have some suggestions on how to incorporate more veggies into my diet? I never really know what to do with veggies... All I can ever think to buy are broccoli,carrots and asparagus but that gets old fast and I don't know how to prep them. Is there a good cookbook or anything you know of?
  9. @Dancer2010 thank you for the info on the local support group! Will definitely check that out :)
  10. @Misskellyrenee thanks so much for helping clarify some of my nutritional questions. I really appreciate the feedback! Anything you have found particularly helpful or detrimental with regards to nutrition and managing H?
  11. A beautiful story! I'm so happy for you :). I so respect you're strength and vulnerability. Reading your story brought tears to my eyes. Tears because I empathize with the fear and doubt and also with the hope that honesty is honorable. And tears because it gives me hope. Thank you for sharing your heart... With your new guy and with us :)
  12. Thank you for the encouraging words, great links and pointing me in the right direction. Just hearing from someone else who has gone through this and has made it through the initial confusion to a place of peace and confidence gives me lots of hope :)
  13. Hello lovely friends :). I was just diagnosed last week. Scared and overwhelmed but not going to let this take me down. I would love to have a buddy to chat with in person! >I'm in the Phoenix area (Ahwatukee) >definitely need female support but would love to chat with anyone, female or male. >anyone artistic? I'm an actress... Would love to have another creative minded person to share this process with.
  14. I'm 27, just divorced and of course while "trying to prove to myself that I'm worth something" I contracted herpes. Now I just wonder who will ever want a divorcee with an std and a major anxiety disorder? But I'm trying to avoid the negative thoughts and find a way to use this for good in my life. I was just diagnosed last week and while I have moments of anger and hopelessness I've decided that since I can't change this I will learn to live strong and with joy just as before. It seems at this point information is my best tool... So I am reaching out to all of you.., help! My doc put me on famciclovir my first ob is totally cleared up... I feel like a human being again. But now I'm terrified of recurrent ob's. Any way to help prevent them? I've done a lot of reading and some of the information is confusing. I've read that keeping your immune system strong is key... Any suggestions? I'm taking multi vitamins, echinacea, zinc and Lysine daily. Any other supplements I need to add? I've read that certain foods are triggers...coffee, nuts, bread. Are there foods I SHOULD absolutely stay away from to prevent recurrent outbreaks? Are there particular foods that are helpful? And is it coffee that's the trigger or caffeine in general? All bread that's a trigger or just stuff that's overly processed? All nuts or peanuts specifically? Anyone who can help with this question is an angel: I've read that stress is the primary trigger and my doc said to keep my stress level low... I just laughed. I have a pretty severe anxiety disorder which I've learned to keep in check enough that I'm functional... But my brain is always on overdrive; I'm constantly anxious and stressed, I've just learned how to live with it. But I'm afraid that the constant stress will trigger constant outbreaks. Any feedback on how to manage this when you have severe anxiety? I've read that exercise can be a trigger... That just about made me cry. One of the best ways to manage my anxiety is exercise. I can't imagine not working out. I need... My brain needs the endorphins and the energy release. Any suggestions? Do I need to stop working out to prevent recurrent ob's? If I do primarily weight training and not cardio, is that "less bad"? I've read that for women, the menstrual cycle can be a trigger. Any way to minimize this possibility? If you're immune system is technical compromised while in your period, will the vitamins and supplements help? I have a billion more questions but I'll leave it at that for now. Any feedback on how to best stay healthy and manage this would be greatly appreciated!
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