How will the herpes virus affect my social life?

Question

I'm a new 'owner' of herpes & i really feel depressed.Cold sores envelop my mouth from time to time.I still can't accept the fact that i'm the only one in my family to have it.

My question is,how do i prevent it from spreading to my loved ones? And by having herpes,does this mean i can't have any kind of contact with others? (touching,hugging,kissing,etc.)

Also,is there anything important i should know?What medicines are best in soothing a cold sore outbreak?

Answer 1

everyone gets cold sores.

no oral sex when you have one.
no sharing a glass with someone
no kissing anyone when you have a sore.

you can hug people, and you won't spread it by sitting on a toilet seat.

as long as you have no oral contact with someones genital area, then it won't turn into genital herpes.

talk to your doctor, and don't stress out. stress makes you break out. my husband gets them, and passed them onto me, just by kissing. he got some medicine from the doctor, and it really heals them quick. it's not a big deal.

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How do you get Herpes?
Herpes is spread by direct skin to skin contact. Unlike a flu virus that you can get through the air, herpes spreads by direct contact, that is, directly from the site of infection to the site of contact. For example, if you have a cold sore and kiss someone, you can transfer the virus to their mouth. Similarly, if you have active genital herpes and have vaginal or anal intercourse, you can give your partner genital herpes. Finally, if you have a cold sore and put your mouth on your partners genitals (oral sex), you can give your partner genital herpes.

When Is Herpes Most Likely To Be Spread?

Herpes is most easily spread when a sore is present, but, it is also often spread at other times too. Some people notice itching, tingling or other sensations before they see anything on their skin. These are called "Prodromal Symptoms" and they warn that virus may be present on the skin. Herpes is most likely to be spread from the time these first symptoms are noticed until the area is completely healed and the skin looks normal again. Sexual contact (oral, vaginal, or anal) is very risky during this time.


Can Herpes Be Transmitted Without Symptoms?

Yes! Sometimes those who know they are infected spread the virus between outbreaks, when no signs or symptoms are present. This is called "Asymptomatic Transmission."
Research also shows that herpes simplex infections are often spread by people who don't know they are infected. These people may have symptoms so mild they don't notice them at all or else don't recognize them as herpes.

Many genital herpes infections are spread from persons who are asymptomatic "Shedders" of the virus.

For those who recognize their symptoms, asymptomatic transmission appears to be far less likely than spreading the virus when lesions are present. Many couples have had sexual relations for years without transmitting herpes. Some simply avoid having sexual contact when signs or symptoms are present. Others use condoms or other protection between outbreaks to help protect against asymptomatic shedding.

Are complications possible?

One kind of complication involves spreading the virus from the location of an outbreak to other places on the body by touching the sore(s). The fingers, eyes, and other body areas can accidentally become infected in this way. Preventing self-infection is simple. Do not touch the area during an outbreak. If you do, wash your hands as soon as possible. The herpes virus is easily killed with soap and water.


What about pregnancy? Can babies get herpes?

Babies can become infected with the herpes virus. If you've been exposed to herpes, you need to talk with your doctor about it before you get pregnant. This is important even if you've never had symptoms or haven't had a recurrence in a long time. The doctor might arrange a test to see if virus is present when you go into labor. In addition, you should be examined to see if you have herpes at labor and should notify the doctor if you think you have active symptoms at that time.

If no virus is found in the birth canal and there are no symptoms or signs of an outbreak, a vaginal delivery is considered safe. If herpes is present in the birth canal near the time of delivery, a cesarean section might be necessary to protect the newborn from coming into direct contact with the virus.

Babies also can get herpes if they are kissed by someone with a cold sore. A young baby cannot fight off infections as easily as an adult can, so serious problems might result. It's important that you do not kiss a baby when you have a cold sore.

Answer 6

My best friend has had genital herpes for about eight months now, and it's been really rough. She's had about 7 outbreaks. Everywhere I read it says it stops flaring up so much after time, but its not getting less frequent for her. She's been on Antiviral meds the whole time, too. She also has type 1 diabetes which she has had her whole life, which really weakens her immune system. Will it ever get better?

But after a friend share this video everything has changed.
Natural Safe Herpes Remedy?

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Kaposi's sarcoma is related to Human herpes virus 8. this could nicely be a distinctive virus, than Herpes simplex a million or 2. those 2 later at the instant are not regularly occurring to reason maximum cancers. Kaposi's could happen in non-AIDS sufferers, that's easily no longer constrained to immunocompromised sufferers. Kaposi's sarcoma isn't malignant, that's a BORDERLINE vascular tumor. this implies that's behaviour is someplace between malignant and benign; it may metastasize, although that's often no longer aggressive.

Answer 8

HELLO,
IT'S A SHAME YOU HAVE IT, BUT ALL IS NOT LOST.
NEVER KISS WITH AN ACTIVE OPEN SORE ANYWHERE ON YOUR LIPS. YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR ALL OUTBREAKS TO HEAL FIRST.
THE MEDICINE ZOVIRAX SHOULD BE USED ON THE SORE. THE HERPES VIRUS DOES NOT HAVE TO TOTALLY QUENCH YOUR LIKE, BUT YOU CAN DO MUCH TO KEEP IT FROM BEING SPREAD TO OTHERS.
FYI HERPES CAN'T HE PASSED BY HUGGING BUT ONLY WHEN AN OPEN SORE TOUCHES ANY OTHER ANOTHER PERSON'S SKIN OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE.