Hello:

[Linda]

Yesterday I went to the gyn and she find some sores that thougth could be genital herpes. When she mentioned her diagnosis I felt like the world just felt in my body. Nevertheless, I have to wait 2 weeks to get the results I can not sleep, eat, I just keep cryin and crying. For me this is the most difficult experience I ever have gone through. I am married and had to told that to my husband and he told me that he has never had that disease. So I fell worst because, then I am the one who may have give that to him. I just need to read about other persons that are living with the disease.

Thanks.

[7wcns]

I too am waiting for my results. My labs just came back okay, but awaiting my cultures. I can understand your anxiety. But I have decided that no matter what the results...whatever it is, I am going to be okay...and so are you. Think positively. Read the posts here and realize there are many that have learned to live a good and positive life despite herpes; and I pray so will both of us.

Wish you the very best.

[russ222]

Your life is far from over...this disease as awful as it may sound is becoming more and more common place. It is normal to have those feelings but you have to understand all that is, is the "social stigma" that is around the disease. Everyone perceives a person as "dirty" if they have an std. That is not the case I have a friend who was a virgin, and on her first encounter contracted the disease...I have lived with H (GHSV2) for four years, I have always been careful and I was never permiscuous. It could have been in your body for years and just never produced symptoms. You can have an amazing sex life with it. For the most part, with treatment you could reduce the amount of obs experienced. I thought I would never get over the fact that I have this, but I did and you will too. There are a lot of really good people on here and sooo much information on websites- it is unreal. You should check it out;) especially the statistics...they are crazy 1 out of 4 women and 1 out of 5 men have H.

Take care & remember people are here for you!

[starphyse]

Inital outbreaks are the things that make herpes seem horrible and scary but fear not it gets better most people after a year don't even get symptoms anymore but it don't mean you can't pass it to others. Protection and any or all types of supressive therapy help in passing it and overcoming outbreaks if you have trouble with them.

Most people don't have any trouble with outbreaks after a year or so most cases. I mean unless you have a very unhealthy lifestyle. Those are the people that usually have trouble with outbreaks.

You will be fine have faith and hope. Take warm baths if your blisters really bother you powder works if there is itching when they heal. When they dry out aloe helps.

Any other we are all here to help big hugs to everyone and try to smile cause your not alone. Just remember 1 in 4 people have it.. next time your in the grocery store think of that.