2006-10-08 08:16:37 · 11 answers · asked by Kami 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Acceptance is the first step to getting on with your life. Having herpes is something you will have the rest of your life. 1 out of every 4 Americans has herpes. Most people don't even know they have it due to little or no symptoms. Your first few outbreaks may be the worst, but there are wonderful treatments out on the market to help you thru it. Valtrex is by far the most popular. You can take it just when you have an outbreak or take it daily as part of a suppressive therapy treatment. There are also topical creams to help with the itching & burning sensations you will experience.
Living a happy & full life depends on you. I personally have 4 friends in my immediate circle of friends who are dealing with this disease. All of them are living normal happy lives because they are not letting this disease control them. The sooner you accept it the sooner you can move on from the shock. It isn't easy but having a support system in place is important. Society has put such a stigma on this disease that it is sometimes hard to get past that. But having this disease has nothing to do with the type of person you are. Anyone anywhere can contract this disease and it's sad that society can make you feel dirty or ashamed for having it.
Being educated about this disease can also help someone get past the initial shock of being told they have herpes. Honesty is also important. Being honest with yourself & your partner is vital. Always remember to practice safe sex because even if you aren't having an outbreak there is still a 70% chance that you can pass it on to your partner. Herpes is not the end of the world, just a bump in the road of life!
2006-10-08 11:09:56 · answer #1 · answered by foxiegixxergurl2004 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 02:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Kami. I'm sure it is possible to live a happy life with this. I am recently diaognosed. And, the shock has yet to wear off. But I'm sure in time, I will feel much better. I found help/support through some people here at yahoo Answers; which is encouraging to hear from them; it is very possible to live a fullfilling and happy life; while having this. There are a few web sites you can look up for information; which may be encouraging as well. From talking with others, and my own experience, I think the hardest part is learning to accept, and how to move forward after the initial shock. Obviously, you will definately need to make sure you take the necessary precautions, in the future, to protect your partner; and always be honest. Feel free to email me if you just need to talk. Best of luck! :)
2006-10-08 09:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by tmg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got diagnosed with herpes virus (type 2) about 5 years ago, when I was still attending college and had a dumb one-night stand. I realize a lot of young women say this, but I swear I had never done that sort of thing before. I just made a mistake that one time and suddenly it seemed like I was going to have to live with the implications for the rest of my life. The worst part was feeling I could never date guys again. In the end, who wants to go out with someone that has sores around her "you know what" area? But since a friend shared this video https://tr.im/Ctrwh everything changed.
Not only was I able to eradicate all remnants of the hsv from my body in less than 3 weeks, but I was also able to start dating again. I even met the man of my dreams and I'm so blessed to write that just last week, in front of everyone in a busy restaurant, he got down on one knee and proposed to me!! This method gave me back the opportunity to be happy and experience true love again. Now I hope that I can help others too by sharing this story.
2015-09-27 08:25:56 · answer #6 · answered by Yvonne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kami - yes you can! But you have to be careful. Always, always, always practice safe sex, even when your infection is inactive. If you are in a relationship, you MUST tell your partner.
You should also talk to your doctor about Valtrex. There are two courses of treatmen, once-daily therapy wher you take a pill every day. With this treatment, most people remain outbreak free for two or more years. The other therapy is to take the pills only during an outbreak, this will lessen the severity of the outbreak.
2006-10-08 08:22:33 · answer #7 · answered by robertm220 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, there is actually a doctor out there who has been successfully treating herpes patients for many years. I've referred a lot of people to him through my website and strongly suggest that anyone with herpes contact this very brilliant man right away.
2006-10-08 20:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by Greg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
woah woah. Guy above said 70% chance of passing it when you don't have an outbreak.
Thats way way wrong. It's about 1-3% according to my doctor. Someone has been watching too many Valtrex commercials and getting numbers confused.
Yes you can live a normal happy life. Just don't let it get you down and youll be fine.
2006-10-08 18:07:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch a little more t.v. and you will see an advertisement that tells you how you can live a full life with less break outs. Good luck and be safe when it comes to passing it to other people.
2006-10-08 08:36:09 · answer #10 · answered by mdzevolveddammit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋