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  1. Any people or groups in South Jersey or Philadelphia? I’m a 33 yr old male with HSV1. I’ve had it for over 4yrs now genitally and orally. Just looking for people in the same situation to get to know or hang out with to build relationships and support because we know where each other is coming from. I have a good group of friends and family, but it’s still hard for them to relate (the ones that know). It’s funny how we can still feel alone even when surrounded by people....
  2. Thanks for the tips. I think it was actully taking too much Vitamin B. When I read the label, 1 pill was like 1200% of the daily value. When I cut that out, the itching reduced substantially. When I read about it, itching is a side effect of too much Vit B.
  3. "The herpes virus does not survive outside the body for more than about 10 seconds, and although it can survive for slightly longer in warm, damp conditions, it dies very quickly once exposed to the air." www.herpes.org/herpes-simplex-infections/
  4. I've had GHSV1 for about 3 years. I started taking suppressive Valtrex 2 months ago. I had scalp itching with an occasional bump before taking any meds but the leg itching is new and both are pretty constant. It's making it hard to sleep. There is a subtle rash on the itchiest area on my calf. I've heard of some people having symptoms like this after taking Valtrex. Just want to see if anyone had experience with this or suggestions to relieve the itching. Lotions, conditioners, and aloe don't seem to help much. Was thinking of switching to Acyclovir. I heard that seemed to help some people.
  5. HSV1 and HSV2 are different strains. So HSV1 is always HSV1 whether orally or genitally. Same goes for HSV2. 1-in my experience, yes you can have more than 1 outbreak of HSV1 genitally and it can move around within the "down there" area. Example- thigh to buttock to lower spine to groin 2- No it's always HSV1 no matter where it is. You would have to get tested to know for sure which strain you have. Most likely 1 since that's what your husband has. 3- Not necessarily. It tends to stay in the primary site of infection. So if you have it genitally, you probably wont show symptoms orally. Your body is producing antibodies that lower the risk of catching it in another area. That doesn't mean to go kissing someone with an active cold sore. I hope that helps answer your questions.
  6. It's cool. No need to be sorry. Just gotta remember the grass isn't always greener. I'm sorry to hear you just found out about your status too. No matter which boat we are in, it's tough. Just educate yourself as much as possible. I just joined this forum and it's good to see there are a lot of people here with good insight and advice.
  7. Don't be too jealous. I have Genital HSV1 and have had non stop outbreaks for the past 2-3 months. I'm on suppressive daily Valtrex now. It's a different experience for everybody.
  8. @optimist Thanks. I've watched her Tedx talk a few times. It was encouraging.
  9. I guess I just wanted to make my introduction here and say thank you for being here for people like me to come to with questions and to vent. It's tough to find anyone to relate. I'm a 32Y M from NJ and I'v had Genital HSV1 for about 3 years now. The girl I got it from told me up front and I respect her for that and don't fault her at all. I do fault myself for not really knowing what I was getting into though and not thinking it through. Instead I just acted impulsively. I really liked her and was very attracted to her and basically just said "F*#@ it" when it came to us getting intimate. She hadn't had an outbreak in years and we always used a condom but she wasn't on any suppressive therapy. I contracted H about 6 months into the relationship and it wasn't awful, but it was annoying. I'd get small itchy bumps on my thigh or buttock every other month or so. About a year ago, things started to change and get worse. OBs got more frequent, lasted longer, and moved locations from my buttock to, lower sacral spine, thigh, groin, hamstring, and penis. It's just having a field day with me. Over the past 2 - 3 months it's pretty much been a steady stream of outbreaks. Each one lasts for a week to two weeks and when that one finally settles down another one pops up in another spot and varies from a rash to a legit ulcer. Every day I take Vitamins E, C, B, Garlic supplements, Lysine, Oregano Oil, and Coconut Oil as well as Valtrex (1,000mg / day). I've been taking supplements for about a year and Valtrex since the beginning of January. Not sure if it's helping, but I don't want to go off it and find out that it can get worse. I know I have been very stressed because that relationship ended. We split up in January and I guess my body isn't taking it very well. I'm having a hard time picturing myself moving forward because I can't seem to feel ok with putting someone else at risk to go through what I am going through. Even if a girl knew all the risks and said yes to me in spite of this, I can only think of the resentment and emotional turmoil she will go through because of me if she does catch it. I know this is stuff many of you have felt and worked through. That's why I'm here. I know my perception of myself and this situation is kind of skewed, but I don't know how to see things differently right now. I'm looking for a way to change my point of view and make the best of things. Anyway, if any of you have any books, Ted Talks, or speakers you would like to recommend that helped you, I'd greatly appreciate it (as well as any tips for helping get rid of the OBs). I've been listening to a psychologist, Jordan Peterson, who has some really interesting views on life, suffering, and happiness. I would recommend looking up his YouTube video on "The Necessity of Virtue". It's allowed me to look at this situation a little differently, but I still have a lot of work to do to get to a good place. Thanks again for being here and for any advice.
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