Anna01

Any ideas for a doctor in/near Raleigh NC?

Hey :) If it makes you feel any better, I am 26 and I just found out June 25th. Mine was a classic case of someone not being honest with me. We were in a committed relationship and he kept it hidden the whole time. I am sorry you also tested positive for H. But like you said, it is not so bad. Life goes on. We just need to be more careful now. There is nothing wrong with that. If I were you I would try to just relax and breathe...accept the situation. Do not feel like a victim because it is life...s*** happens. You and me are in the same boat. I never thought this would happen to me but it did and I can handle it. So can you. Don't worry your head about other people and what their situation is. The reality is that it is extremely possible for your friends to have this as well but they haven't shown symptoms. Out of sight, out of mind right. Embrace this new part of your life. There is no need for shame, self pitty or fear. These feelings will come and we deal with it but then move on. Focus on what you need to do in life to make you happy. Don't fear your boyfriend leaving you. If he does, it is for the best. You deserve unconditional love. So long story short...I am right here with you girly. Don't let it get the best of you. At the end of the day it is a pesky skin rash but you still have your life and endless opportunity. You are still priceless and precious. We are in this together. I am here if you want to talk :)

I hate that there are people out there who will do anything for a dollar. It's not cool but I am not surprised

Also, if you want to take a reliable test, you should do a western blot test. It is the most accurate option. It is about $200 and I believe well worth it. I mean the IGG is about $140

Well I recently found out I am positive for HSV1 &2. My ex shared his status with me as a parting gift. I am a bit emotional but still great. I am blessed to be alive every day I wake up :) I want to ask you....are you and your bf still together or is it not working out?

Like WCSDancer said, the IGG test is more reliable. I would assume that is the correct answer. You can do it one more time for extra confirmation.

harrij I didn't have any noticeable symptoms. I have bumps here and there but I have had that my entire adult life due to shaving. I have sensative skin. I got tested because my ex revealed, the night I broke up with him, that he was H+ for about 15 years.

Oh man! This was in Raleigh NC. I live so close to there! Too bad I found out a month too late :(

I just want to tell you that life can get hard. We all have our ups and downs. Just don't let the downs keep you down. Ride out the feelings. Accept them and do your best to do things that bring you comfort. I have no problem making some hot cocoa, watching a tear jerker and doing a pedi for myself when I am a little in the dumps. I am so sorry people have said insensitive things around you. That can be very hard but understand that most people are extremely immature and they don't mean anything by it. We are exaggeraters. How many times did a car cut you off in traffic and you are like "I could kill that guy!" but not really mean it? We are dramatic. They would handle it much better than they think. It is ignorance. This is just a skin rash. It really is not that big of a deal. I strongly suggest you keep your reliance on these people to a minimum. Work on self-reliance and personal strength. Get back to working out and eating good but don't beat yourself up if you just don't feel like it right now. It happens :) Life is unexpected. Like Forest Gump said "You never know what you're gonna get". I never thought I would be H+ but here I am. People who love me will accept it and people who don't might not. It is OK! People don't accept others for the dumbest things i.e. skin color, religious beliefs, clothing style, etc. Recognize who is really a friend to you. Don't be ashamed of GH. Please don't. It happens. It's not the end of the world. I promise you. Accept the hard parts of your life and just make the best of it. You have overcome a lot so far. So keep it up! You were there for me when I reached out on my post. Thank you for that! If you want to chat...I am here :) We all are XOXO

So I have been doing a lot of research since I was diagnosed last week. In my research I have run accross A LOT of these "testimonies" about an herbal herpes cure. I don't believe it but what is that about? Has anyone ever looked into it? What did you find?

Exactly. I ordered my package and it should arrive Monday at the latest.

Yea it hurt but I am grateful. It let me know that I needed to get tested. Him telling me the truth helped me out. I just wish he would've told me prior to sex. So I could have made up my own mind. He was an ass hole but he hid it very well in the beginning. haha Oh well. (HUGS)

Honestly harrij I am not certain. I know that you can have any symptoms or no symptoms. Tingling sensation is a symptom. So it is quite possible that symptom is the only one you have. However, I am not sure.

I have recently done some research regarding test results. It is possible that your body is fighting off a virus (something other than herpes) and that can effect your results. If I were you, I would do a western blot test. It is the most accurate test available and it is 99% accurate. They will send you the package for free and you send the package back to them with your samples and payment. It is worth getting it tested. Western blot is the most reliable test. Here is their number1-800-713-5198

It was a throwing it in my face kind of thing. That's what it felt like.

I am just curious if I have 5.00 for both or if maybe they accidentally gave same result for both

I did more research today and discovered that this year there was a false positive as high as 4.5...I don't believe I have a false positive but I am going to do the western blot for confirmation

MMissouri oops the result is > 5.00....I guess the > means it is greater than the negative result and the actual number is 5.00

Is it strange to have the same exact number for both HSV1 and 2?

I am not sure if I am asymptomatic. I get sores here and there but I have really sensative skin. So when I shave below the belt I always get bumps. I think I am for sure a positive because both HV1 and HV2 are <5.00

So are you saying the last time you had sex was 4 years ago?

@WCSDancer2010 Oh how I wish he didn't know but he did. He told me about it the night I broke up with him. He was like "Oh yea, btw I have herpes. It's the worst kind but I got meds anytime I felt like I was getting sick" He said he has had it for about 15 years and he never gave it to anyone. So I am probably OK. It was the most awful experiences I had. He then retracted his statement when I asked him "Are you serious? Please tell me if you are just messing with me." Even though he took it back I couldn't shake the feeling he was telling the truth. We broke up in December and last week I finally got the courage to get tested. Positive for HSV1 and HSV2 :( I called him as soon as I got off the phone with my Mom and sis to let him know that he can absolutely give it to someone else because he gave it to me. He owned up to it and apologized. I am grateful for that. I am also grateful he told me and it provoked me to get tested. Otherwise, I wouldn't know. I can handle this disease but more than anything I am just hurt he didn't tell me. I know how scary it must be to tell someone but I feel that there is more guilt and pain when you have to hold something like this in. I told him "You know I am someone that will HAVE to tell my future partners. I MUST. Please, for me, tell your future partners prior to sex!" I just pray he does. I am so thankful for this site. It really does lessen the blow. It's comforting to know that we are not alone :)

@Brynn2012 That was very mature of you to not give in. At the end of the day it is a skin rash so the effect isn't so bad. Life goes on. However, it is a life changing thing and people always deserve to have a choice. My ex hid it from me our entire relationship until the night I broke up with him. I wish he would've given me a choice. It's not like he was in love with me and wanted to marry me right away. He just didn't want to risk the chance of me running. I would've accepted it because I really really cared about him. He had walls up and it effected our relationship to the point that I had to end it. I accept responsibilty for putting too much trust in him without making him get a test. I was a fool but he really dropped the ball by not telling me. No one deserves that. So keep it up and definitely always tell your partner prior to sex. It is our responsibility and if they don't want you after that, they are not worth your time. Plain and simple. I don't know about you but I am totally fine with the rotten apples falling out of my basket before I take a bite. :)

Prior to me knowing for sure I had this, I made a decision to not give in until I knew for sure. I had a couple tough moments but I denied sex. Now I know for sure that I am positive for HSV, so I am SO grateful I followed my gut and didnt have sex. Now I can be cautious and tell my future partner. I have no doubt that when it is real love, he will accept it. It's not something to hide or be ashamed of. The real guilt and shame is when you know but don't tell your partner. Stay strong and follow your heart.

Thank you for that. :) It is a bit emotional ( maybe due to pms) haha period is right around the corner but I feel a thousand times better than I did when I was unsure of my status. I honestly felt relief once I knew for sure. Now is a time of healing and getting used to this new thing in my life.