Jump to content

just_a_girl

Members
  • Posts

    10
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Recent Profile Visitors

The recent visitors block is disabled and is not being shown to other users.

just_a_girl's Achievements

1

Reputation

  1. I mean depending how you contracted hsv1 genitally–if it was oral sex there is a high possibility you also got it orally because I would assume you were kissing as well. I got it all in the same go-it showed up genitally first then a few months later I got cold sores on my mouth. And I have not had an outbreak in a year with the exception of cold sores on my mouth.
  2. I love hearing this! I've accepted my diagnosis but I realized I didn't really give myself time to find myself again and make myself better because I had just ended things with a guy, finals in school, holidays, ugh-so busy. This is encouraging to know that you were able to do that and I aspire to be like you in the new year. Let me know if you have any other tips for getting myself together, I'm going to take a look at the home study course as well. Thanks for the story! All the best for your relationship!
  3. I had a similar situation happen. A person I had been hooking up with (though I thought it was progressing into a relationship). I told him and he didn't leave, and came over to watch a movie and not have sex during my primary outbreak. For this I was thankful, but then it declined and I'll never know if it was due to H or if the relationship just wasn't working. I ultimately ended it because I felt it wasn't right regardless and it was also a shitty situation, it's been almost four months and I'm still upset by it though. He claims he got tested and was negative, but I have a feeling they didn't test correctly, etc. etc. I guess I'll never know and it doesn't matter or make me see him differently, but I'm almost positive I got HSV1 genitally (and orally) from him because swab was positive, initial blood tests were negative, and six month blood tests showed low antibodies. (Like very low though, still confusing) You never know, he could've tested positive and is just freaking out himself and not ready to talk about it. People react to things in such strange ways, and men tend to retract from situations that scare them (in both a good and bad way). I'm glad you don't blame him though, that's respectable and classy. I agree with the eye opener thing–it's one of those things I just never thought would happen to me, really. I haven't told friends with the exception of a few, but I always think to myself, "if you only knew what could happen" when they're talking about sex and relationships.
  4. Is there anyone that can answer this? I just would love to know if I should get a western blot at all or shouldn't even bother because I have it both orally and genitally... very confused... Please help and let me know!
  5. can I just say that you people give me life–this is the kind of thing that gives me confidence even with something that seems so bad but **literally** isn't. I love you people and, frankly, I hope this shit doesn't get you down. I'm SO tired of it getting me down and I'm so tired of it being a big ol' secret...if anyone else feels this way please message me...support and love to everyone! amazing post
  6. If I have hsv-1 orally, and I'm unsure about genital (inconclusive results but possibility), does western blot test determine location of hsv-1? If I get tested using Western Blot Test will it be able to determine if I have hsv-1 genitally? I'm sure this has been asked but I can't seem to find the answer... Thanks!
  7. This might be a long shot, and I might be falling into a holistic medicine trap (some of which I do believe in), but has anyone tried Ozone therapy (or oxygen therapy)? Or know anything about it? I've read it can possibly reduce symptoms of herpes as well as other viruses and things like yeast, bacteria, etc. And it can also apparently stimulate the immune system and reduce inflammation. There are other claims being made that I don't believe such as curing crazy diseases... Anyhow, I'm just curious to know if anyone has either tried it or knows anything at all about it. I'm mostly interested for the symptomatic reduction benefits and the other things I mentioned due to other issues. Is this totally contrived?
  8. Hi everyone! I was diagnosed GHSV-1 about four months ago. I'm pretty fine with it, but I haven't had to disclose yet which gives me some anxiety. However, I had my first outbreak which healed quickly and I left the country for about a month and a half. I had absolutely no issues while I was gone. Upon my return I got sick again. Thinking it was strep throat I didn't do much because I've had strep countless times, but then I saw a sore in my throat and got three cold sores on my mouth. Is it possible to have HSV both orally and genitally? I know HSV-1 likes to hang out around the mouth, but I thought that once you had it in one area it was rare that it would spread somewhere else? Can it move?? Now I'm confused and questioning my diagnosis. Would love some help
  9. Hi everyone! I'm 22, female, and located in NYC. I was diagnosed in May and would just love someone else to chat with about it. I have only told a few people who are close to me, but I feel like I am alone in this. I absolutely know that I'm not, but unfortunately no one talks about it. Please message me if you're in the area, or if you just want to chat!
×
×
  • Create New...