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  1. Just an update. Tests for HSV1 & 2 came back negative so it wasn't an old infection that just started showing symptoms. I plan to get tested again in a couple of months. I just started seeing someone, so i am not sure how to go about addressing this. Do I just say that I had a yeast infection that I suspect may have been somethin a little but more? I plan for the two of us to get tested together for all STDS before sex. I don't want to scare him away, but I feel he has a right to know of the possibility before we have sex.
  2. This is interesting. So, there is no way to really know how contagious you are? Folks with HIV know their viral load, and can practically get it down to zero, but there is no way to know one's viral load with the herpes virus? One would think that after having the virus for over a year, her IGG would be well above 1.73. Makes no sense to me??
  3. Thanks, WCSDANCER. I know life doesn't play by any rules. I lost my hearing at the age of 21 due to Mennigitis. It sucks, but my life has gone on. And, I have a pretty good life! It just sucks that I'm going through this now when I didn't even have sex with the guy! I mean, I mine as well have just had sex with him; at least I would have gotten some! Lol. Ugh...... Life is just so unfair. But, you're right; with life comes risks and I have to accept that and move on. I'll keep you updates on test results. Thanks......
  4. Just wanted you to know, that I admire you and you're strength does not go unnoticed. Perhaps your family just needs time to adjust? Life is hard; no doubt about that! Lol. But, it's good also. You have 3 beautiful children who think the world of you, so try to focus on that for now. To hell with everyone else! Lol. Two weeks ago I went on a date with some guy and I disclosed that I have a hearing disability. Mind you, we had NO problems communicating and got along great. However, after the date, and after my disclosure, I have not heard a single word from him. Haha. Could it have been my hearing disability that turned him off; sure. Or, I suppose it could have been a number of other things, as well. The point I'm trying to make, I guess, is that the people who really see us for how wonderful we are, are those who will stick around. I have so many friends who don't even see my hearing disability anymore and they love me simply because I am me. The folks on this forum and your children admire and love you for who you are! Like I said, maybe in time, things will change with your family. I'm not saying I have it all figured out; I certainly do not! But, reading your posts and the others on this forum has kept me going during this hard time for me. So, you are not an outcast! You're awesome. Hang in there and I'm thinking of you.
  5. I'm pretty sure it would be a new infection. After yeast infection healed, I continued to have outside vaginal burning and some localized swelling. Leg weakness/pain, lower back pain, as well. I didn't know these were symptoms until I started experiencing them and googled it. I just got blood tested today and results should take 3-4 days . I'm just having a really hard time coping. I feel that if I got from recent encounter, it's completely unjustified. I think that's what I'm having the hardest time dealing with.
  6. Thanks WCSDANCER . I went to the appointment and asked doc for prescription for herpe select blood test. She told me that such tests are unreliable and often cross react and that it is best to take a culture of an open sore to formally diagnose someone with herpes. I agreed with her that a culture is most reliable but persisted in asking for a blood test. She hesitantly agreed. Do most insurances cover this type of blood test (I have Blue Cross/Blue Sheild)? If not, how much would it cost me approx.? Thanks!
  7. Hey everyone, Well, I have my annual OBGYN appointment tomorrow and I plan to ask for an HSV 1/2 igg antibody test. It's been about 7 weeks since my encounter. Should I get tested tomorrow after doc writes prescription or should I wait until 4 months or so? I feel like I should just "bite the bullet" and get tested tomorrow and see what happens. I figure, if I was exposed, the testing may be at least a low positive by now. No? If it comes back neg., I certainly plan to test at a later date for a conclusive result. Any thoughts? Thanks!
  8. "If you judge people, you have no time to love them" -Mother Theresa
  9. Thank you, WCsdancer. I hope I can be strong like you one day. I will do my best to remain positive. Thank you for all your support. I have an appointment with my OBGYN August 15th for my annual checkup. I will talk with her and ask for an igg antibody test. I will keep you updated. Thanks again. You, and everyone else on this forum, are an inspiration to me. Many thanks:)
  10. Thank you so much for sharing that. I have his book, "No Excuses". He's an amazing person. I just can't help but to be nervous and scared, though. I know happiness is directly related to one's adaptability, and shit sometimes just happens, but it's so unfair. I keep praying to God to just take it away if I have it. My girlfriend has genital herpes (HSV 1) and she states that only one guy has rejected her because of it. However, while there are many positive disclosure posts on this site, there are also plenty of not so positive ones, which upsets me. I'm also mad because how I may have contracted it is so ridiculous. No sex. Just dry sex and him manually touching me using his saliva. Ugh..... So unfair!
  11. Thanks, Athena. I really appreciate your response. I understand it's only a skin condition; it's the stigma that upsets me. I've made peace with my hearing disability and I have been turn down by guys because of it, which doesn't really bother me. If they can't accept me with my hearing loss, well, screw them. It's just NOW I very likely may have genital herpes, so if I find someone who is ok with my hearing loss but then not ok with me having herpes. I don't know how to handle that? Ugh...... I'm destined to be alone, I think.
  12. Hi again, I know you all may be thinking I am paranoid and, yes, I was formally diagnosed as having a yeast infection. However, after the yeast infection healed I continued to have burning outside of my vagina. In addition, my buttocks and legs have been sore and I've read this is a symptom of herpes. The soreness is not from physical activity. I just really feel that I have it and I've been so sad and crying non-stop. And, I don't feel right posting on this forum because I haven't been formally diagnosed with herpes, but I need people to talk to for support. I just don't feel safe having sex again until I know. July 4th is when symptoms began. I would have to wait until Dec. to find out via blood test? I don't think I can wait that long? I'm sorry, I just don't know what to do with myself. If I do have it, how am going to find someone who accepts with a hearing loss and herpes. I'll need a saint and all I really want is a good guy to share my life with. I'm sorry, I just need someone to talk to. Thanks
  13. Well, cultures came back positive for yeast infection. My vagina still burns/itches on the outside, but no more discharge. Going to wait until the 8 week mark to get blood test for herpes. I still dont see any lesions, but I know not everyone develops them. II hope everything turns out ok? Don't know why I'm still itching on the outside, so this concerns me. This website has kept me sand, so I thank you so much for all your support!
  14. Thank you. Is it possible to have all this itching but no sores if it is HSV 1 or 2? I thought the itching and burning led to lesions???? So confusing!
  15. Well, I just got back from OBGYN. She took culture of discharge and is testing for STD's. She said looks like a yeast infection. She said she didn't see any lesions to suggest herpes. I know that means squat. Going to get blood work anyway. Kind of don't want to, though. Ugh..... I told her about the burning itch I had, and she said if it was herpes the itch and soreness would be more localized; not all over. I'm praying it is just a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis, but I don't know?
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