My sister is dating a man who just told her he has Herpes. He said that he was diagosned with it 25 years ago but has never had an outbreak since then. No blood tests were ordered, I guess the doctor just looked at it and said that is what it was. Can you actually go 25 years with no outbreak??? Thanks
2006-06-12 09:52:50 · 9 answers · asked by mybabygirl 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
He is going to get some blood work done soon to just be sure. I just think that it's really strange you can go that long without an outbreak.
2006-06-12 09:53:36 · update #1
That is usually how they diagnose herpes. My OBGYN took one look at me and knew I had herpes.
I guess it is possible to go 25 years without an outbreak. It does seem highly unlikely but I guess it could be possible. It's been about 2 years since I had one. But I know that's not 25 years!
It's good that he is going to go and get tested again. His first doctor may have diagnosed him wrong.
2006-06-12 10:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I've done a lot of research on Herpes since I have it and you can definately go that long with no outbreak, especially men. Most men are asymptomatic anyway. I have met some people that have had one outbreak and that was only the initial one. The longer you have it the less likely you are to break out b/c your body learns to suppress it better. I have had it for 3.5 years and I have had 2 outbreaks but everyone is different.
2006-06-13 07:28:08 · answer #2 · answered by countrychick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible for herpes to be in the body and not know it or have an outbreak. i know some patients who had herpes and it didnt appear for 30 years. there is now a cure for it. talk to a doctor who can make an appointment for laser removal with medications and ointments after.
2006-06-12 09:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its uncommon... but possible. I've only heard of people going a 3-4 years without an outbreak.
A friend of mine was diagnosed with herpers and all her doctor did was look at it and say "It's herpes"... didn't do any testing or anything, and it turns out she was wrong. I'd tell your sister to wait for his bloodwork to come back before she engages in anything sexual with him.
2006-06-12 09:57:12 · answer #4 · answered by CSF 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your sister can still catch herpes from him even if he had no outbreak. the best what she can do is to protect herself (condom) and if he didnt have an outbreak in 25 years, that is strange. only the first outbreak is the most prominent and painful. the other ones might be so mild in nature he probably didnt even know he was having an outbreak. let him get tested. but once you catch that virus it never leaves your body. it stays dormant in the nerve endings in your genital area and waits for when your body is fighting another infection and then it comes out. tell your sis to be smart and protect herself
2006-06-12 09:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by montana_leather_thong 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a person can go 25 years without ever showing symptoms of the disease. Your sister has a serious question to ask herself. Does she care enough for this man to share this burden with him for THE REST OF HER LIFE.
Although I have read that many people live very satisfing lives with this disease, I just can't neglect the fact that all relationships don't last.
Good Luck to your sister.
2006-06-14 10:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by stephete 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres no cure for herpes today , just ar areamedicines to help comfort the out break area. just because he shows no outbreaks on his lower area doesnt mean he doesnt have it still,out breaks could be blisters on the mouth, constants rubbing of his privates ,breaks outs usually accur doing heated days, over humid in the underwe
2006-06-12 12:19:11 · answer #7 · answered by marcus c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valtrax!
2006-06-12 10:15:25 · answer #8 · answered by Harry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, STDs in guys do not have symptoms or effects, they just carry it and can pass it around. This could be the case with his.
2006-06-12 09:58:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋