New and still trying to get my head around it all

[SZN1023]

Hi everyone. Well, obviously the bad news is I was diagnosed last week with genital herpes; the good news is that the outbreak is almost over. What a miserable 8 days that was! Currently I am on a 10 day regimen of Valtrex.

I don't think it's all sunk in yet. Fortunately I currently have a great boyfriend who is totally supportive of this. He has had zero symptoms of any kind, though he is getting tested next week. The fact that I am 41 and this is happening now is a bit of a shocker. Prior to this relationship I was married 12 years and had no problems/ex did not show symptoms. All previously relationships I cannot recall any warning signs so I have no idea where this came from. A conundrum, for sure!

I look forward to reading through the material on this site, getting educated on this illness, and reading the comments. It's good to know I'm not alone. Thanks in advance.

[WarriorKing]

Yes it can lay dormant for some time, then surprise and confuse you. But it usually becomes a minor issue in the lives of most people.

[aquatic]

Hello, Im 42 and been married 22 years. I was diagnosed 5 yrs ago. Shocker ?! Yes! But, at least its manageable. This site is full of good information and even google stuff. I gotta go, have a steak to put on the barbie...would love to pass on what I have expereinced. Later.

take care

[Bababooey]

I can attest to the laying dormant comment. I had my first OB 7 years ago, and a few minor OBs for about 2 years. Then I went 5 years without an OB until this one I am currently going through. It sucks to get that false sense of confidence only to have it pop back up again out of the blue.

I will agree that this site has been VERY helpful though. Since coming here, I know the steps I can take moving forward to prevent OBs like this in the future. Or at the very least, ensure that any further outbreaks are nowhere near as bad as this one.