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How's your penile gland any inflammation by the urethra? Any pain with ejaculating? some issues I'm experiencing with abdominal issues etc

It is entirely possible for both. HSV1 ANTIBODIES do not protect against HSV2 and vice versa. I imagine though your chance of infection would be increased orally for hsv1 and hsv2 for genitals but either one has the possibility of affecting each area.

Ah I do agree from my friends and online hpv and hsv rears it's head at the same time for us folks who run into had luck. But I have read people confusing the two. I received the vaccine and 4 months later I developed GW FML. But hey that's life it could be worse.

I agree the anxiety of not knowing whether it's oral/genital is annoying. I have poor memory but I vaguely remember being told I was exposed to HSV1 before and at that time didn't think much into it and shrugged it off as not being "infected" so hopefully I'll have that answer.

And a positive note to those suffering... don't suffer! I've learned no matter how careful I was/am how much caution I took into my dates that the only thing that could have prevented me from HPV is to never ever have sex. It's a common human condition that is dated back as far back as the ancient greeks. Now about Herpes it too is as old as the ancient Greeks and specifically HSV the current estimate is infection rate of around 90+% (HSV1 or HSV2) by the time you're in your 40's. And the only way to prevent that is never to kiss/touch/hold/interact with an infected person. Which 80% have no clue and the other 20% have most likely had it since childhood. I'm sure I haven't articulated this all as well as I'd like. But this understanding has helped me in my period of acceptance I will agree YES I wish I didn't have HPV or HSV I wish all the negative things in the universe didn't exist. But they do exist and we can just hope for the best. I do wish they taught more on HSV and HPV in school. If I was born 10+ years after 1991 I most likely wouldn't have to worry about HPV as there is new studies being done proving that the vaccine is preventing occurrence rate of GW and cancer. I hope that my generation is one of the last to be affected by HPV and that reality for HSV can happen soon in the years to come. It may not help US now but it will help our children and our future. (But hey if scientists find a cure count me in!) Finish rant. :-)

I have an appointment for Tuesday for Urologist and regular doctor hopefully one of them can help with my eyes I am praying it's just allergies or pink eye but NOT HSV1 in the eyes. I'm also gonna try to get past STD test information and see if I have gotten tested for HSV1 before and tested positive. My reasoning is if I had this virus since childhood I don't (Shouldn't) have it in my genitals unless I did it myself which again seems unlikely. So far haven't had any other issues besides my eyes being dry and itchy

I've had these very same pains and I have hsv1 genital. Any burning while urinating? If you can feel your skin crawl it could be the beginning of an outbreak or anxiety. You'll be okay just be observant of your skin and be sure not to be intimate at this time. - live long and Prosper

Question for WCSDancer regarding your HPV status have they returned or have you had issues?

Another gifted post by Herry. Anger leads to the dark-side... I don't expect you to forget nor forgive but don't empower that person by holding onto that anger. Live long live happy and do the things you enjoy. This is just one of life trials. Live long and prosper.

I hear the first year is the worst year. It's the year your body is dealing with the virus and presenting the correct antibodies. I also know sex can be a trigger for an outbreak.... but it's debatable as it seems anything can be a trigger for person to person. Doesn't necessarily mean you'll need to be on medication your just recently found out about the virus and the affects I do hear it gets better in time Live long and Prosper (^_-)

When I think of Herpes I always recall this comedy skit with naked gun where they both end up wearing these full body condoms if only those existed... if you haven't seen it watch it! funny movie... but I digress. I think you should follow the information your health provider gave you. Also if they are stumped or refuse to get to the bottom of it or anything else then I suggest you find a specialist or another care provider. the person you want is an infectious disease specialist (Don't let the name scare you.) Herpes has been around most likely longer than religion. But for whatever reason our medical doctors seem to only know the basics and out dated information. Also in general thought it's best not to scratch your skin even without Herpes. General rule too is I try to keep a bottle of hand sanitizer on hand. It's important to get one with the lotion otherwise your hands will dry out. Most importantly is to breath. You aren't a leper I believe hugging your children poses little risk of anything. Besides their mothers love. :-) Live long and prosper.

I have a question a sensitive question. I've read extensively what is offered online. But honestly it's answer to answer and usually is different. My question is masturbation... and HSV1 being as I am abstaining from sex life can be quite bothersome without it but I am concerned about spreading the virus to other parts of my body or hands or whatever. Any advice?

Once again Herry has a very intelligent view point. He's right on the rumors so I wouldn't worry on that. I highly doubt you gave it to him because if that was the fact agreed you'd likely be dealing with someone angry and upset but either or don't matter. YOU were honest and told him from the beginning. So you have nothing you should feel guilty of or otherwise. Be prideful in the fact you're at college! Using words like forlorn.... enjoy this moment of life help yourself by taking care of yourself and eventually someone will be fortunate enough to have the opportunity to share your life.

In time if you haven't already I'd consider going to authorities. Don't let that drunk have an opportunity to hurt you again or someone else. All I can say on dating is yes this condition adds a new spin on our dating life. But you aren't alone trust in that... I'm HPV and hsv1 + I live my life by the day and I still enjoy the things I did before I found out. I wish you luck and encourage you to reach out as Herry listed and remember we still breath we still think and we still love and that's enough reasons to keep on going.

Hello my name is Charlie. I live in Florida and would like to talk with anyone who needs someone to listen and would listen in return. :-) peace.

- sign- That moment you tell your friends about HPV and the painful stitches... their remark is "Well atleast it isn't herpes!". I admit I didn't add anything else to that conversation. I am getting concerned about my dry itchy eyes. So I don't know if I should go to my gp or an eye doctor. I have also had redness and tender penile gland under the foreskin I've been applying anti fungal / yeast last night and by this afternoon (my morning) it's gone. Honestly I'm hoping I get a ob so i can concern myself to which area I have it. Ever since I slept the body disconfort/pain has gone away I think some of it is hyper-sensitivity from my anxiety and stress. As I suffered no pain the moment I woke up no discomfort I actually felt really good. Something silly to note and this may be TMI but I'm anxious about touching my genitals I wash my hands before and after using the restroom in fear I'll spread hpv or hsv1.

Yeah agreed seems to be genital... Bit having issues I'm tired and I have pressure below my pelvis left side. odd pain through my body and now my right eye is dry and itchy feeling :-\ I don't feel good.

Hit enter before I could type congrats on getting tested and not jumping ship. If he's smart you're a keeper. Good luck :-)

That's the messed up thing about viruses. Some people have typical symptoms and others don't. That's interesting his IGG was such a high number it reminds me I need to read more on that test and understand the values.

It's good to hear a story of success . I to agree be careful with birth-control and know the basics that antibiotics can affect it's effectiveness and other medications can have a side affect with birth control that normally doctors won't tell you about. But congratulations and good luck I hope it continues being a happy positive relationship.

seriously you can get herpes on your ankles?? And agreed using a complete surface adhesive bandage (it has four points of glue)

Well got new info I requested my test results. Results IGG HERPESELECT - HSV1 3.78 HSV2 0.90 So that's good news? I'm getting retested in 6 weeks per their request? guess that's normal. I'm still hoping it's a past exposure either from school or my family and not genital. I can only hope right? I've never had a cold sore I can remember I did have a "yeast" infection which without swab it could have been since balantitus resembles closely to what issues I had but guess what.... so does herpes! :-D Still doesn't change my outlook but I'll admit I am strangely relieved. I mean I more than likely have HPV but honestly so do more than likely 99% of the population . stay calm stay positive and if there is a silver lining you better take it :-)

Thank you WCSDancer2010. I'm sure as many I myself must say thank you. Your messages on others posts were enlightening and and reassuring. I must say I was very upset the first couple of days. I AM UPSET. But I am doing my best at taking this in stride. I'd like to add my anxiety and discomfort from this experience has been largely alleviated with cannabis. (It's not for everyone. But it has helped me.) Now I am in the process and maintaining my way of life and how to adapt.

It's been about a week since I was told I was "Exposed" to Herpes. I still don't have word on what kind or what the tests done included but I am scheduled for another test in the next couple of weeks as follow-up. Mind you this is a Urologist office in a large well funded Diagnostic clinic. They gave me no pamphlets they gave me no support... heck they wouldn't even tell me I have Herpes or explain to me that being EXPOSED is being POSITIVE for herpes. My Doctor simply said "You should disclose this to future partners, take care of yourself, use protection, and don't worry about it. If you see symptoms or are having physical issues come back and we can medicate" and sent me on my merry way. As many of you who posted and I have read are devastated by the news. I myself am one of those people... I actually found out because I went in for suspicions on HPV and it turns out I have both HPV and Herpes! I think I had my first OB when I thought I had male yeast infection but deep down I knew better. The kicker to all this is that I learned it a week before my scheduled move date from Florida to Colorado. So as you can imagine that made things so much worse. I did what most people did and tried to find the answer of "How this happened" I informed my past partners which were few and far between. Some were very understanding especially when they said with glee "Thank god I don't have it though! My tests are negative!" And that's how that all went I still have one Ex who has been tested and awaiting the results. So after all that I cleared my conscious having done what I felt was the best thing to do and what was right. Thing is I am with someone it started off as a friends with benefits thing and quickly became something more. But since I was (am still hopefully) moving we tried our best to keep emotions at a distance. She was the only one I hadn't suspected or even thought to. She has been my best support offering me what she can while dealing with her own emotions. I don't know whether or not she is Positive for herpes or whether or not I may have given it to her unknowingly or vice versa. It really became less and less important. Herpes can be a huge issue for some and others it can be a quiet irritating menace that surfaces for others. I can't say I have never judged someone on Herpes... I remember a time in elementary school a friend of mine who everyone picked on because he would have cold-sores. I never understood back then what it was why it happened and why it didn't happen to me. When I told my Father he shrugged his shoulders and sighed doing his best to comfort me when I began to sob and it turns out my mother was Herpes positive Orally which I never knew about. She was my best friend someone I always knew I could turn too until she passed away from pancreatic cancer. I think this whole situation is so difficult because in the first week I had very little support with even less education. 90% of what's on the web about Herpes is utter rubbish IMO... to everyone using google please take my advice and realize that those WORST CASE photos of Herpes/HPV are most likely from people with Immune Deficiency Disorder. So some positive notes... I know I can live with both HPV-Herpes. In hind-sight I can already feel this is a wake-up call. To become physically healthy to enhance my attitude that will lead a more positive life. I hope to become active with this community and I hope in the future I can be a voice and a face for not only Herpes/HPV but all STD's. What we aren't taught in school and what we aren't taught PERIOD. Though some things I am concerned about is I want to live a more active life-style I am active outdoors and now the thought of having an OB on a 10 day hike seems... frightening. I want to workout and I'd really like input from people on their experience with it. My name is Charlie I am twenty two (22) years old and I am herpes positive. Thank you for your time.