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Do you have any other underlying conditions, like autoimmune, psoriasis, anything that makes your immune system messed up? I'm really sorry you're going through w this, as I can relate because I'm a yr b half in and always symptomatic.. There is a drug callled LDN that peopeople w AIs take, that helps modulate and boost the immune system. I have been off valtrex for one mo th and a week and I actually doing better now than when I was on valtrex, since I started LDN almost a month ago too. Some docs have prescribed it for those struggling w controlling H. Have you been to a rheumatologist by chance or endocrinologist?

Yeah I could smell it through my clothes. I felt like I was one of those people who wear potrolli pil or however you spell it!

Yup... I call bs as well. The fact that your first two blood tests came up negative, is proof that it was a new infection. When she says that to you next time, tell her have at it... I'll tell them you gave it to me. She won't expect you to say that.

Yeah, I don't like the tea tree oil either... Easy to burn the skin, it dies burn applying it and the smell is sooo strong! I'd rather have something that doesn't hurt spraying it, numbs it, doesn't smell and dries it out and bactine was the answer for me.

That's so awesome! What an incredibly great idea, especially since itching is the worst at night trying to sleep and you can wear that all night... Yeah, I love Bactine... It's the bomb.. I've tried everything just about and nothing beats that and Epsom salt baths. Amazing quote as well.

Well does your ex have it? Why is she threatening you w this? Very childish, especially w her age.

Ok listen... That whole food thing. I'd rarely an issue for like 90% of those w H; if not more. Do not even worry about that. Right now what you need to do to learn your body post H, is journal daily symptoms, location, number of times that day, foods, lack of sleep, stress, drinks, possible triggers, etc.; so you can learn you boxy post H. I'm a yr n half in and still jourbaku, especially cause mine changes so much. Most don't seem impacted by what they eat, some are not sensitive. For me, I found coffee and liquor specifically, are triggers for me. Well you haven't Sid what type you have it if you have oral HSV ontop of genital HSV; but no... You cannot spread your genital infection to your child, unless you're doing something you shouldn't be doing, which I know you're not; I'm just trying to put it into perspective for you, of that makes sense?.. It is normal to feel as you do now mentally, as well do. We shouldn't feel this way, but stigma is a powerful thing; alas, this will pass, trust me. We all go through the grieving process as you are now and this will pass. One day, you'll even giggle at yourself and your emotional reaction to this, just as I have. H is really more a disease of the mind and society, than it is of the actual body.

So do you know if it was an Elissa type specific IgG test?

Well which one did it come up for at .091? First off, it takes 3-4 months to build antibodies after transmission, to even come up positive on a blood test. Secondly, if it's a single value for both simplexes, then she put you in for the wrong test and will give false positives. Unfortunately it's going to be a waiting game for you and although condoms lower your risk of transmission of HPV & HSV, there's still a risk of getting it, because it doesn't cover the entire anogenital region. Just thought I'd share that piece if advice, since you're knew on the dating scene and we don't want you ending up in our boat. Right now, I wouldn't worry about it, as you have no symptoms.

Well if you already had oral hsv1, a blood test can't tell you where the infection is, w out being swabbed. W that said, a blood test is too soon right now to test. It takes 3-4 months to build antibodies to show up in blood w a new infection. So you have a couple options. 1. If you breakout aagain before 3-4 months post OB, then you need to go have it swabbed w in 48hrs. 2. The fastest way to know, is for him to go get tested and see if he comes up for HSV 2. 3. Wait the 3-4 months to retake the blood test.

I'm so glad you're finding a silver lining in all this! <3

Yeah, bit she actually had ulcers around her starfish..

On @wcadancer2010 she knows she has H... She tested positive.. She just didn't have the text book symptoms or location... Lol

She won't do such a thing, because then people will think she has it too... How immature. How old is she? Why is she doing that?

A positive is .90 on a type specific IgG Elissa test. Do you have a copy of his results?

Did someone do that to yoi?

Ok. Well he is positive for HSV 2. That's because they did a combined test in you, which is wrong. You likely were already positive for HSV 1 and that will cross react w results for HSV 2. In fact of you have any herpes viruses, which every one dies, it can cause it to cross react. He took the correct test and is why his values look as they do. You coukd have gotten HSV 1 as a child. Have you ever had cold sores? Even if you didn't, doesn't mean you didn't have them. Can you go get swabbed next time? I'm doing ok... Herpes is nothing compared to the other shit I have going on w my health, it doesn't really faze me, despite constant symptoms still. You had trouble controlling the virus too huh? You're in your late 20s right? I'm surprised, especially w hoe health conscious you are.

Usually those symptoms subside w in the first couple weeks on then. I had horrendous headaches on then for almost a month and then they went away.

The first guy I disclosed to, actually in a spat we were having said: most guys would run away if you told them that, but I didn't.... That made me rage, because I felt he was throwing it in my face and that was a deal breaker and no go. One thing I ask after disclosure is: is this something you're going to throw in my face? If you got it, would you resent me and make me feel guilty for it? For me, it's a res flag and a no guy for a guy to throw it in your face.

Well it's new, so just be patient. For some, they feel back to normal in a couple weeks, some a month and some a little longer. You'll be fine

Do t worry, you won't have to give it up. It could be a trigger for obs at first, but most no. For me who is always symptomatic, it hasn't stopped me from working out, not even in the beginning

@kiwiguy how long since your ex and you split? You both can't assume it was you who passed it. Did she have it tyoed and ask her partner to be tested?

http://m.jid.oxfordjournals.org/content/203/2/180.full

Purchase runners glide to prevent the chaffing. You'll be fine, I started working out about a month after my OB or actually maybe even 3 weeks. A couple times, pair of yoga capri's w more pronounced seams, gave me chafing (which never happened pre H) and caused a mini OB there, but don't worry, they won't be like your first. Are you on suppressive therapy?

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that and you did the right thing for your own sanity and protection of your heart. So he never went and got tested? I'm so glad that your first disclosure went so well.