Genital warts for two years... will they go away?!!!?

Question

I've had four partners, two of which came after I discovered I had hpv. This makes tracking when I caught hpv easily. If it was the last partner, I have had hpv since March 2005. I discovered I had hpv when my doctor found warts. They won't go away! They are internal warts, too. I've been using Aldara to boost the immune system, not smoking, sleeping, exercising, etc.... nothing is making them go away! I've been so grossed out with my body now, I haven't been able to be turned on six months. It's getting worse, too; I'm starting to get an external break out, even with Aldara. I've had three different doctors now and they all say that my body will get rid of the warts. I'm starting to think they are wrong. Is it possible to have warts forever? Good lord, I hope not. I have to have sex again! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Answer 1

Well first off, sorry that you're having to go through this, I can only imagine...

Only 20-30% of cases go away on their own, and this usually happens within the first 6 months. It's good to hear that you're on Aldara and taking care of yourself. I'd suggest that you get back on the internet and find all the info you can about other treatment options to help you. Often HMOs limit the treatments that doctors are allowed to offer you, and the doctors are not allowed to tell you about these other options! And it's legal, go figure :( Educate yourself so that this doesn't happen to you.

Also, have the doctors ever physically removed the external breakouts? I know you've seen 3 different doctors already, but I'd look for another opinion if I were you. The old "we'll just wait and see" and "your body will fix it on it's own" always sends red flags up for me. Are you just seeing a regular family practitioner? A gynecologist or maybe even an infectious disease specialist would probably be able to help you alot if you're able to see either.

Regardless, just keep pushing, and don't take no for an answer. This is your body and your health, and you deserve better treatment. Good luck!

IN RESPONSE TO THE ANSWER ABOVE MINE:
It is important to know that there are over 60 different strains of HPV. Only some of these strains cause warts, and only some of these strains cause cervical cancer. All in all, HPV is a very broad term. The vaccination does not protect from all types of HPV, and thus it is still possible to catch it if you've been vaccinated. Also, even if the external warts are removed, you won't be cured, as it is a virus. There unfortunately is no cure for HPV at this time.

Answer 2

Go to Planned Parenthood, see a female doctor. Warts are "burned off", chemically and painlessly. You will have discomfort, but not pain. I'm hurt that the doctors you visited did not do what is obvious. Your body will not just get rid of the warts, they are not passing pimples. Do moles deflate and disappear- NO.

Any partners you have in the future must be told. If they don't have HPV, there is a vaccine available, Men-any time, Women, before age 26. There is no cure once you have it though.

As far as your immune system, consuming Echinacea, (pill or tea, occasionally, read the box), vitamin C, and vitamim E. Drinking fresh brewed hot green tea is always healthy.

Answer 3

I don't know what to tell you for internal warts, but I know if you use Tetrasil on the warts that is on your skin it will kill it at the chemical level, because Tetrasil is made of silver and oxygen. Viruses can't survive around silver and oxygen.

You can go to www.tetrasil.com for more information.

Also you may want to research silver and oxygen against viruses.

Also you may want to research infopeptides. Dr. Betty Kamen said, "Infopeptides appear to give your immune system another chance to keep viral and bacteriological pathogens at bay." You can use Cytolog for this.

Answer 4

i know how you feel. I had it, freaked out, and ran to the doctor.
He suggesed lasering my warts off. I had clusters of internal ones, and exterior ones as well. It was a horrible experience because it is VERY painful after when the anesthesia wears off. But as the doctor said, it would reduce future outbreaks, and guess what? I havent had an outbreak since! Maybe a tiny small one every couple of months, but it goes away. I suggest laser for you, worth it!!!
Good luck!

Answer 5

Get tested for HIV and talk with your doc about other conditions that may cause immune suppression and get a referral to an Infectious Disease specialist.

Definitely use precautions so that the disease is not spread.

Answer 6

There is some useful advice here.