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  1. Just wondering if anyone has had a Brazillian or any waxing done after knowing they had the virus. I know not to go when there are clear symptoms but is there anything else I should know? Has anyone has issues with the wax?
  2. When I was first diagnosed it was genital. I had no symptoms of the virus orally until later. I knew it was from my ex because I ended everything and didn't see anyone else after. There's a possibility that you could have it elsewhere and just not show symptoms. If you want peace of.mind you could always get tested. Although I'm not in the medical field, so I'm not sure how they would know if you're not symptomatic. There are people who only have hsv1 orally.
  3. I was diagnosed Dec 23rd 2015. I decided it was time to at least get my feet wet again in the dating world. I wasn't really expecting anything. To be perfectly honest, I wasn't even certain if I would go out. The person who gave this to me was physically and emotionally abusive and didn't tell me he had it. I know I didn't want to be that person. But it takes a lot of courage, and I'm not sure about the when to tell or how. I met someone who surprisingly has a lot in common with me. We text everyday and have been on 1 date. I expressed that I wanted to take dating a.little slow and he seemed fine with that. We didn't kiss on our first date which was fine with me since I was so nervous. So to be clear I have hsv1. I'm currently on acyclovir, it's a really small dose. Just this morning I realized I have little tiny clear bumps on the bottom of my palette below my tongue. I have no lesions on my lips or anywhere else for that matter. Does this mean I can't kiss him? They don't hurt, they don't itch...but they were never there before... Also when do people share? I can't imagine there's a perfect time to have this conversation. Keep in mind this is date #2, I'm certainly not ready to have the conversation then. But how much info is too much? Is there such a thing as good timing? Dating was already hard enough...augh.
  4. I woke up this morning to the lining of my bottom lip looking very slightly swollen and red. The corner of my mouth bad a tiny white head. I feel a slight tingling sensation. I've never had it on my lip before, I'm pretty sure it's an ob but idk a part of me is hoping it's just something idk. If it is an ob I need some tips. What can I do to hide this? I typically wear a full face of makeup but I also don't want it to spread to the rest of my face. Is there anything I can do to stop it from fully breaking out? I took an acyclovir pill already, anything else? Can I use chapstick? Will I spread it to my upper lip??? I'm trying hard not to freak out, but I feel like I'm about to lose my shit.
  5. Chikitta13 does brand matter at all? BoatyMcBoatface....that name though lol! I'll take a look at the olive leaf extract...what does OLE mean?
  6. So I've had HSV1 since December, and I've had the occasional bump since then. But now I'm experiencing a full breakout with several small bumps. It's day 6 and they aren't showing signs of improvement. I'm going to get a prescription tomorrow morning, but I'm curious about suppliments. I've read on several postings that people have had positive results with multivitamins, lysine pills and vitamin B? Does anyone have any recommendations. I've been extremely stressed this week with work and my personal life and it's taking a toll on me. Epson salt baths have helped. But any suppliments ideas would be very much appreciated!
  7. So it looks like I'm about to experience my second outbreak. The first, as we all know is horrible. I'm curious of what to expect the second time around. Does everyone experience pain during urination as if they were having a UTI? Right now I've only experienced minor tingles and discovered a small forming lesion while showering. Is there anything I can do before this turns into a huge outbreak again to stay comfortable? I'm also scared of self inoculation. If anyone can explain this and preventative tips it would relieve a lot of stress.
  8. So yestersay I went ahead and called, both of you were completely right - what if someone else did go in with either H or really anything else and had the same reaction and wasn't able to handle it. I called and spoke to an office coordinator. She was very apologetic and surprised that this was the treatment I had recieved. She also informed me that there would be a note to file that this nurse will not be helping in any of my appointments going foreword
  9. No this was at my gyno. This is the only person I've spoken to who had this reaction. A part of me wanted to call and complain, my hesitation is drawing more attention to myself than neccesary. If she's present during my appointment and asking to take my vitals, I'll ask for someone else. This is so unprofessional, don't people know what they are getting into when they enter the medical field? I can't imagine her reaction to someone with something life threatening.
  10. I scheduled an appointment with my gyno this past week, my first since my diagnosis at the hospital in December. Let me say first, my doctor is awesome. In no way did he make me feel awkward, dirty or judged. He treated me as I had come in to treat a uti or the common cold. He gave me a little info, told me to come back when my outbreaks came back so we could test what type I have. The nurse however was completely unprofessional. Before my doctor came in, she spoke to me and took my blood pressure and asked a few questions etc. During my time with my doctor however, she gave me the dirtiest looks, she stepped away from me as if I could infect her from breathing the same air. Mind you, my break out is cleared up - after my exam the doctor even said they couldn't tell what type I had since there wasn't anything to sample. After my appointment, I dressed and stepped into the hall where the nurse was also walking toward the room. She glanced at me, made a face and couldn't keep eye contact and made a massive effort to step away from me. Working in a field where you're going to come across this, I'm surprised she behaved that way with me. I was furious and deeply embaressed. It was hard enough to go to my appointment, and as we all know the first breakout and weeks of finding out we have herpes is shocking, uncomfortable and emotionally draining. I really didn't need someone from a medical background to treat me differently. Has anyone else every experienced this going to a doctors office? I'm not changing my gyno, he was great. Next time she's there however, I'll ask for a different nurse. If she doesn't want to be there and treat me, I don't need her either.
  11. I'm getting over my first OB but I still feel a little off? I no longer have lesions, most if not all the visible traces are gone. But I'm still experiencing itchyness and sharp tingles. For some reason I thought the medication would take care of that. Did anyone else experience this after their OB was cleared up? How long does the itchyness and tingles last? Also I feel especially sensative down there, as if my skin is more (idk how else to put it) "delicate" than it was before, is that normal? Does it get better?
  12. I started showing symptoms of my first outbreak on the 16th. I knew what it was almost right away, went to several clinics which told me they did not test for Herpes. It took me 4 days, finally I gave in and just went to the hospital ER claiming pain. Once I was told what it was, I was both relieved to finally have an answer but also completely devistated. I was perscribed Acyclovir, to be taken 3x's a day. Since I've been taking it, my outbreak has started to clear up. However now, I've started my period. I'm starting to get minor tingles with heavy itchyness. Does this mean that I'm already having another outbreak on top of my healing outbreak?! I'm so frustrated. Idk if I can take the burning pain when I pee again. I know everyone experiences this differently. I just want some insight. To top it off, cleaning myself has been quite a horrible adventure. When I first discovered I had it, it was as if I've never bathed in my life. I'm completely fearful of touching anything down there then touching anything else anywhere else. I purchased had soap for the shower in the event that I do so I can quickly wash my hands and then scrub my conditioner out. Am I being ridiculous? I can never seem to get myself clean enough down there.
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