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I just found a reg fam doc, his office is 45mins away, but so far hes worth it, hes willing to help me and get blood tests done. I dont think he knows much about hsv, but i apreciate his concern.

Your story brought tears to me, im sorry youve had to go through so much pain. Great advice herry, Dont give up on yourself! And as herry said we are all here for you! Your not alone! You will get your power and confidence back, you will find true, loving souls in your future, and yes... you will get your happy ending, this might sound cheesy... but true hapoiness comes from within. you just need to remember the things that make you happy. The hobbies you enjoy, the passion ... music? Walking? Gardening? Painting? Doodeling? Movies? 4x4ing? Golfing? Lay back and remind yourself of what it is that keeps you happy. xox

Hi queenbee, saw ur post and thought id chime in here, from what i understand hes unlikely to get it genitally, only because his body already has the virus, but as u said, its not impossible... heres a link @Adrial made, might help u understand the virus a kil more its about 8 mins .http://herpeslife.com/video-herpes-facts/ Hope this helps a bit! xox

Hello and welcome! First id like to introduce u too a video @Adrial made, super informative, a very good source of info and its only 8 mins ..... http://herpeslife.co/video-herpes-facts/ Second... imo, i dont think you have to worry about touching/hugging your children, but thats just m.o. And third.. go get a second opinion, if your doctor isnt willing to help you, why bother with them. Sounds like this dr doesnt know jack! I have personally seen 9 diferent doctors since dec27 2013, i finally found one whos wiling to listen, and help! Hang in there, you'll find your answers soon xox

I agree with dancer! Its a mind over matter

Me too!!!

Awesome story! Im happy for u!! Yay! ♡

Hey who knows.. maybe u find a date in time maybe u dont, either way i hope you know that the bighest thing she will be looking forward to besides the wedding, is seeing her moms smile at her wedding. i know im still young, but ive been single for 2 years now, in all honesty its not horrible. Id rather chill out with myself than some a**h*** who doesnt care about me. Chin up chickie, you will get thru this, *side story.... my moms best girl friend met a guy who had h, and she didnt care in the least bit ... shes 53, hes i think 55, they got engaged too.

Happy early bday! I just wanted to add.... you might be single.. but maybe its because u havnt found someone as awesome as you!... your not alone. We are all here for you! And who cares that u have an std? My friends mom was born with hsv 2.. and lots of people end up getting stds... Yes yay you! Do you not see how awesome u are? Look in the mirror... have a good long look, apreciatr yourself!

Chin up john! And hang in there! Im not saying u r making up the pain in heard.. but i agree with dancer, you need to stop beating yourself up for this! Take a breath, and tell yourself this " I am strong. I am amazing. I do Not deserve any punishment." Dont forget that, you are a good person! and you deserve happiness, as well as comfort. I myself have seen 9 different doctors befor i finalky found one that is willing to do a blood test for hsv, ...9... The emotional torture you are putting youself through is imp, worse than the physical torture you feel Im sorry you are going through all this right now, dont give up though! There will be someone who will figure out what is going on, unfortunatly it might take time.. Xox

Your story def made me laugh! Its really too bad that Docs dont know didily! Thats y i ask my pharmasist as much as i can...

Nice post!

Welcome @DecievedAnddealing Breathe girl! ..... take a good long breath..... Everyone here, is here for eachother, you are NOT alone!!!! Im so soorry to hear u are going through all this pain right now! It will get better.. 1st.. as for the painfull pee, have you tried peeing in the shower/bath? Might sound strange, but the water dilutes the acidicy and its wayyyyy easier! alot of ppl here keep saying though, after a shower blow drying your "downstairs" area on low heat will help keep u dry 2nd.. yes comando helps, but so does cotten underwear! 3rd.. you're ex bf may not have known he had it, because when clinics test for std/sti's they dont check for herpes unless you specifically ask.. he could have been a carrier and not known, heck you could have even had it from before and are only showing symptons now. Its hard to hear i know, but thats the tricky part of hsv. I know @WCSDancer2010 will be posting on here soon, shes a super helpfull lady! Here's a video from @Adrial, it helped me so much in my time of darkness.. http://herpeslife.com/video-herpes-facts/

I get em too, im a parts delivery driver so im always sitting in a hot car.. annoying!!! Haha

Hi emma! You could alway ask ur doc to do a culture swab on the spot u are unsure about, but since u r saying its the cheek, and not the anus, i personally would assume they could just be pimples. If that is the case, soap up that toushie in the shower, and put moisturizer on afterwards! Good luck xox

Hi strawberrygirl! I dont have much exoerience with valtrex, but you should take it with a meal!! Im curious what others have to say!??

Most likely! I agree on that cuz being celiac my immune system is shot, i stay away from walnuts and peacans now

Dancer i mean no harm, but i know lysine helps with canker sores. It says so on the bottles ive been buying for years! It does NOT however say on the bottles thst it helps with hsv2, it DOES say it reduces canker sore lessions as well as oral coldsores... And i works for me when i do get a canker... I NEVER said canker sores were related to herpes. but from asking my pharmacist and, callin sex help lines and doing internet research, it has been found that lysine can sometimeshelp with herpes. Ive also had celiace disease since i was born, was diagnosed with it at 14 months, and canker sores never became a problem for me untill i was about 15 when i ate walnuts. Ive never heard of cankers being related to celiac.

Oh thanks dancer! Ur a doll!

Your very welcome! On a side note... If it makes u feel better, or lessons your worries, a couple weeks ago i explained to a new friend of mine about the confusing situation im in, ( one test hsv2+ another said hsv2-) and her litteral words were " so what? My mom was born with it and didnt pass it to myself or my sibblings! Its sooo common! At least u know u might have it, alot of ppl live life thinking they dont!" Then her bf chimed in and said " are you serious? ... u gotta be joking me! I have at least 3 good close friends who have it, its not a big deal for them, dont let ot bother you, and it wont bother others... " Dont get me wrong, if i have it i am worried about transmission to another guy, but with healthy habbits, condoms and antivirals i know the risk is lowered!

So...i think i understand the basics about hsv2, but im curious about this hpv virus. all i know is that i was diagnosed 7 years ago with it, went for treatment 3x to "get rid of it". I understand its a virus that does not leave the body, if i havnt had a wart since the first 7 years ago, can i still transmit hpv to another like how hsv2 can be passed? Any thoughts and info is much appreciated! xox

Awesome post!!! Breathe in the bad, and exhale it with love! xox

Take it with a meal! You should be just fine, alot of ppl dont even feel side effects! Iwould go to the doc if u have any naseua, dizziness or disorientation though.. as for lysine u have a rare chance of having any negative effects.. heres a discussion on lysine if you want.. http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/3254/l-lysine-herpes-and-risk-of-mixing-with-other-medications#Item_13

Hey new guy! Thought i'd let ya know, there are lots of people who are healthy, eat right, excercise, and still get an ob everyonce in a while, good to hear your 2nd ob isnt as bad as ur first. as for the girl, she prob only wanted sex, and didnt think of it as a passionate expression, rather than a lustfull one. But dont beat yourself up for it, goes to show u that she isnt the right gal for u .. (thank u herpes!?) You WILL find soomeone, dont give up, but at the same time you dont neccesarily need to give in to just h sites to find someone, ive read about alot of h+ ppl on this forrum having a great relationship with h- ppl. xox

:-) smiles everywhere! haha