Hi, I was diagnosed with HSV2 in April 2007. I had a blood test in April 2005 and I was clear for all STD/STIs (including HSV2). Between April 2005 and April 2007 I slept with one man. Soon after our relationship became sexual (unprotected sex at his insistence – stupid me) I thought I had [...]
Possible outbreak
June 7, 2007 By 1 Comment
I have been diagnosed about 3 months now and am taking Famvir 250mg twice a day as suppressive therapy. I have missed tablets when I did shift work and forgot. There were 3 tablets missed over the week, a few days apart and I took a tablet as soon as I returned home. Now I [...]
Do They Go Away?
April 8, 2007 By 1 Comment
Dear Jeannie I had my 1st HSV out break last Nov. I take antivirals daily, however I have at least 1-2 unbroken blisters ALL of the time? Is this normal? It’s very annoying and doesn’t help my confidence. One more Q, would I be better off not taking antivirals daily? Will my body build up [...]
Support – Newly diagnosed
March 18, 2006 By 3 Comments
Hi everyone I have been diagnosed with genital herpes, which I caught from my husband during oral sex (nice one thanks hub!). He suffers from cold sores, and I had no idea that it could transfer “down there”… It was before the cold sore was visible… and gee you find out everything after you’ve been [...]
Herpes Myths
April 10, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Herpes awareness is plagued by the myths and misconceptions surrounding herpes. The most important thing you can do is get the real facts… and share them with others! Here’s a few of the most common myths about herpes: Herpes can only be passed on when open lesions are present It was previously believed that you [...]
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