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Just had the talk-Now to find out how HSV-2 can impact someone with MS


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After finding out I was positive for HSV-2, I gathered quite a bit of info from H-Opportunity. The other stories and videos were helpful. I have been in a wonderful relationship for nearly 6 months and I had small fears that this may end what has been the healthiest relationship of my life. I tried to be calm and matter of fact when we were together yesterday, "As part of my regular physical, I always have lab tests completed. This was the first time I have had a general practitioner include the Herpes test as a part of my blood-work. It turns out I am in fact carrying HSV-2 and HSV-1. We had discussed the HSV-1 in the past as a result of the occasional cold sores I get, so the HSV-1 was to be expected. The HSV-2 was a surprise, as I have not shown symptoms." My lady kept an understanding look as she listened and said she did not know much about the virus to make an informed decision going forward. She had one person in the past disclose prior to starting a relationship and she decided not to move into a relationship with that person, due to her having Multiple Sclerosis. She had done some research back then, that had indicated Herpes could trigger her MS symptoms. She thanked me for telling her and then asked how I am doing/feeling. It occurred to me that I was not concerned about what HSV would do to my body, but simply concerned about having to discuss it. We went through some more facts about what I found on this site. She said she is less concerned about the Herpes itself and more about having to deal with an MS relapse. A day later, we are still doing our research. It's hard to find much, other than the link between Herpes 6 and MS. I had a follow-up visit with my doctor. I was told medication would not normally be recommended due to me not showing symptoms, but the Dr. acknowledged it can reduce her risk(however, she has not been tested yet). If I wish to take meds, they will be provided. Regarding the MS, I was also told the MS can ignite an HSV occurrance due to the lowered immune system, but there is no known connection with HSV triggering MS. Can anyone else confirm this information or offer any more?

The Talk moved pretty quickly into us discussing our day, our work, what is next on our calendar, etc. I don't know what is next for us, but the caring and understanding was a relief, even though it was not surprising to see from her. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. To be continued...

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@Nelsonam19

 

Hello and Welcome!

 

So glad the site helped you with your diagnosis. I hope we can help you with this too.

 

Personally, I would talk to her MS Dr with her (go together)... see what they say.... but I'm guessing that in general, *STRESS* is the trigger for both .. but if she gets stressed enough to trigger one, the other may follow suit. So I would do everything I could to keep her from getting it including the meds. Valtrex is one of the safest drugs on the market (the liver/kidney issues are really for those who are already compromised in those organs) so perhaps you could take a low dose to help slow shedding.

 

And of course, there's TONS of other ways to get yer freak on ... so perhaps if you really feel that you want to be together, you would look into other ways to be intimate. I'm going to put some links below for you to chew on and share with her ...because that may be something that makes this easier for you....

 

(((HUGS)))

 

http://herpeslife.com/keeping-your-partner-herpes-free-can-be-super-sexy/

 

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/5807/list-the-ways-to-protect-my-partner-from-getting-herpes-hsv2 Safe alternatives to sex

 

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As someone living w multiple autoimmune diseases and got HSV 2 while in the past ocess if being diagnosed, it has made controlling HSV difficult. I had a horrific primary w severe neuropathy for months and have constant obs. Starting my previous regiment of supplements, have seemed to stop the constant twobspots I was having back to back obs on, but even as we sorwak, I have a throbbing ache in my tailbone. I am unable to sit in hard surfaces w no back support for long, w out extreme discomfort. I found that HSV 2 triggered chronic fatigue syndrome in me, if I don't take the antivirals.

.as Dancer suggested, go speak w her doctor w her and maybe an infectious disease doctor as well. I can tell you from experience w having this w autoimmune diseases, it's not pleasant. I don't get to not be reminded of it daily like others who can go years or months forgetting they have it.

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