tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151080462012-02-02T11:02:20.826-05:00Becoming involved with herpes support and social groups are the best thing you can do for yourself if you have genital herpes, oral herpes or even HPV (human papilloma virus). The social stigma which has been attached to people with herpes, can make a person who is newly diagnosed feel like a leper when in fact, they truly shouldn't feel that way.Luannenoreply@blogger.comBlogger991100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-46239525001366787752011-09-12T16:10:00.000-04:002011-09-12T16:10:32.502-04:00

A question posed on a support group was: Do you feel like getting herpes was a 'blessing in disguise'? Do you feel as though having herpes has forced you to be more selective and to "slow down' when it comes to moving forward in a relationship? My response to my own question was: "I know it has for me and yes, in a weird twisted sort of way, I'm kind of glad I have herpes because it does

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Here is an interesting story you don't hear happen very much.  Maybe everyone should be misdiagnosed just once to "walk a mile in our shoes".   Just something to think about.  Our writer has learned so much and expressed her feelings so well. Here is her story: ___________________________________________________________________________ Today I got a blood screen back and I'm NEGATIVE for HSV 2.

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I know how difficult it is to tell someone that you have herpes, but it's really something that needs to be done and can be so freeing for you the one who is dealing with this little piece of baggage once it's off of your chest. Dating is an adventure on it's own w/out all of the extra things we tend to bring into a relationship with us. It's just another thing which we need to be up front about

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So you've been diagnosed with herpes and you're mulling over your past, your future, what herpes means to you, your gifter and all of the why's....  Why me?  I didn't deserve this.  I won't ever get married!!  I won't ever have children.... OK, so first of all, you need to stop with the pity party.  It is what it is and you now need to come to terms with living with this virus. 1. Why didn't he/

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You know, one of the most important things that I have said to people over the years, which has been extremely helpful to me as well in regard to having "the talk", is to get used to saying and hearing the word herpes yourself.  In my opinion, that is the first step in taking control of living with the virus and having to verbalize the word to a prospective mate.  It was funny, the other night

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One of my commenters said this: "I have been reading many comments from woman like me. Woman who are fearful, brave and everything in between but what I feel would really be helpful would be if we had some men post on here!!"?? It seems that there are no men who are sharing their stories.  We women want to know, from a mans perspective what would they think of dating a girl with herpes if they

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I have been in a relationship for the past year, we get along wonderfully, but his general personality is really getting to the point that I don't see us being "a couple" forever.  He seems to think we are great, but the way I see it, we are now just "good friends".  He's totally accepting of me having herpes, but it's me who wants to end the relationship.  It simply does not work for me anymore.

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I have spoken with and read where many people who live in a small town, struggle with their herpes diagnosis. They feel as though they need to move from their surroundings, that they will never be accepted. I used to feel this way too, early on in my herpes journey, but I've progressed to the point, where I could care a less who knows anymore. My job is secure; my co-workers know and don't

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I'm still alive and kickin' and read everything which other folks write in the comments section and try to respond to each of them. Thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts. This morning, a comment came across my email and I read this post which I hadn't read in a very long time and got reinspired all over again by my own dang words. So a thank you to the commenter for bringing this

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Well, I really didn't, but I received an email from someone recently who was promoting their "new herpes website" and I thought OMG, ANOTHER ONE!!.The author said to me:It looked like you were publishing great content for a little while. Why did you stop? I responded:Thank you for your compliments. I guess the reason I stopped is "how many different topics and angles are there when it comes to

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Many people are rather concerned about transmitting the herpes virus to a family or household member. In regard to showering when you have a sore. What I have always done in the past and even tend to do it this way anyway, is to wash all non-outbreak areas first with typical soap and water, then follow the "proper" way to towel off.  The proper way would be: dry your face first, then your

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Now here is a scary thought. Now unfortunately, alot of what was originally written here is a bit of jibberish to me, but the word Alzheimer's and herpes together, yikes!! New research says that herpes could play a role in the development of the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease. The study shows the connection between a gene and herpes simplex 1, or HSV. The form of the ApoE

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The first sign of a herpes virus appearance may be a rash, together with painful and itchy blisters, on the affected area of hour body. This affected area can be the mouth, anus, buittocks, penis, scrotum, vulva, vagina or buttocks. These blisters can then turn into painful ulcers. On the first outbreak, you may also suffer from swollen glands, a fever or headache and a general rundown feeling.

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How ridiculous when I hear people feeling as though they need to be ashamed for having contracted herpes. I do remember at one point in my herpes journey that I did not feel as I do now and it's certainly a path we all have to take. For me, it was 10 years in denial, then 3 years of trying to "tell" someone which was totally emotionally draining, but I needed that. Then I discovered the internet

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Life Lessons That Getting Herpes Forced Me To Learn. Some funny, some not so funny, but all true. I don't even remember where I got this list of lessons from, but I wanted to save it here. Enjoy.1) I am not bullet proof2) My vagina is not bullet proof3) If I need to feel less alone all I need to do is some mental math on how many people in the room probably have herpes.4) Sex without

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I am scared to death of transmitting my genital herpes on to my infant. Is it best to have a C-Section or is it ok to have the baby vaginally during delivery? Is herpes transmitted through blood? Is it ok to donate blood and have herpes? Is herpes genetic, meaning can it be passed on through my DNA?Answer: I found this website and information the best at describing the risks involved with a woman

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I believe that physchologists, therapists, psychotherapists, marriage counselors, priests, chaplains and anyone else dealing with human relationships should be required to know about herpes and how it affects people both physically, mentally and emotionally. In many cases, it can tend to wreak havoc on couples and individuals both emotionally and as far as the trust factor goes. It would also be

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Dr. Johannsen really rubs many of us in the herpes community the wrong way and a friend of mine wrote her an email a few months ago and has given me permission to repost it here.Kerry says: Who knows if they'll forward it to her. I believe I went easy on her because I don't think she realizes how she's not living in reality on the issue of std's. Here's what Kerry said:"Sue, I really enjoy

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Coping with STD's (is the topic name) and from what I've been reading on the message boards, it seems as though our pesky little virus has been getting the most attention in the world of STD's. Please feel free to spread the word so that Dr. Phil will hear all of us and realize how big of an issue this is for anyone living with herpes, be it HSV-1 or HSV2. If we all join together, I believe

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Dang, I guess nothing is sacred with anyone. Katie Holmes is about to be married to Tom Cruise in one of the most talked about weddings of 2006. I can't say how many times that stress is herpes biggest enemy and sure enough, Katie has apparently been suffering an oral outbreak. Poor thing, I wish she'd just join all of us in Herpes Awareness and step up to be a Herpes Hero. Message to Katie:

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Read what others are saying when they reach out to meet others who are also dealing or struggling with their herpes diagnosis. Just realize that you are not alone. Feel free to type your message in the comments section and do it anonymously if it makes you feel more comfortable. I will respond as soon as I can. I'm leaving the typos as is. These are actual quotes and my comments and responses to

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Whenever I hear someone mention hmates.com, it reminds me of a how a Nigerian Scammer found me on that sight. Have any of you ever experienced contact on any of the personal sites from people who claim to be from the US, then all of a sudden, they have to be in Africa for work? They profess their undying love within 2 days of chatting with you online, then have the nerve to ask you to cash a

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Positive Singles is a website which is dedicated to single people searching for others who are walking in their same shoes. Trying to live an honest life, searching for that special someone who is concerned with their positive status, whether it be an STD, such as HPV, HSV, HSV1, HSV2, HIV, you can search through profiles and possibly find others who, even if you only are making a lifelong friend

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Is one gender of sex more likely to transmit the herpes virus than the other? What are the chances of women passing herpes more frequently to a man? Herpes is herpes to me. Some people claim that because a woman's genital's are more moist that they are more susceptible of passing this virus on, but I honestly don't believe it has anything to do with moistness. Other's believe just the

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The is only a one letter difference between the words herpes andheroes, and the letters p and o are only one letter apart, which meansthat no two words can be closer than herpes and heroes.The world needs more herpes heroes both for those of us with "thegift" and for those lucky 40% of the population who don't haveherpes.A herpes hero is someone who willingly foregoes their privacy topublicly be

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No offense to those in the Jewish community but this is just gross to me. I'm sure there is a long history and meaning behind this practice, but it just makes me cringe when I read about this being permitted again. Freedom of Religion, what a wonderful thing (tongue in cheek).Here is the article:Year-and-half ban on oral suction of baby's penis during circumcision lifted, after rabbis agree to

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Why would you just want to "believe" you have hsv-1 genitally, instead of retesting and "knowing". Don't you want to be 100% positive so that you know if and how to inform future partners?Yes, I "believe" that I have HSV1 genitally. When I was diagnosed, they didn't type it as specifically as they do now. For me, as time has gone on, outbreaks became less and less frequent. I personally don't use

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You know, sometimes, we, being the ones who have herpes (if you are indeed one of us :-) have to stop and think about this. When we "tell" a prospective mate that we have herpes, do we expect them to just say, "sure, sign me right up". No, we can't expect that. We have to realize and think about how we would have felt, had someone said that to us prior to our contracting this minor virus. I can't

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I left the Herpes support group, because I feel like I have closure with having HSV2. I have had HSV2 for 3 years, the man I slept with lied to me about having an STD, and I was blessed with the souvenir. I am now 28 years old. I was always on the group site looking for responses to how potential suitors handled the news of being told, and when was a good time to tell a potential partner. I have

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Can you get herpes from a toilet seat? You know, I've been thinking lately about if I did "out" myself in my community, would the ignorance and stigma around herpes cause people in my community to fear using the toilet after me? I am guessing before I jump off the cliff and just out myself, that I need to be prepared for any questions and or rumors which might surface in light of my outing. I

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I've come to realize this is the bottomline when it comes to telling a possible new romantic interest.How did you tell them?I just tell them. And I usually tell them right away, in the first few days. I say "There's something you need to know, I have hsv2." I've had a few funny reactions, a few pauses and then a "No big deal" reaction, and one "Whoop dee do" reaction. A man is seeing you because

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What exactly are you looking for and is the person worth the risk of getting genital herpes. If you're simply looking to get laid, I say to you, don't put yourself and that person through the misery of that magical day when you too can come together (that's how we women think :-) as one. If you really don't want the risk, just let them know ahead of time.What's wrong with people having this

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This is pretty cool and exciting for me. Today I sent 6.00 for my spot on the front page of . It looks fabulous and I'm proud to have a spot on this brand new webpage. I'm hoping that by securing 6 spots on this website that it will help to spread herpes awareness. I initially requested square 437737 (a logical one) but after much thinking, I felt that it would serve our herpes community much

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Does herpes look any different in african americans (also known as people of color) or Japanese or Chinese or Mexicans or your basic caucasion. The only difference is whether or not this person has HSV-2 or HSV-1 and/or how severe there particular case might be. There is no set guideline which depicts for any certain culture. Herpes is a virus, plain and simple and it affects the human body and

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Is it worth telling someone you have genital herpes? I say absolutely. It's not necessarily something which you need to tell right away, but it is something which does need to be discussed prior to having sexual relations. Telling is a huge topic of discussion amongst those of us who have herpes. Each situation is different and there is no wrong or right way. The best advice I can give is to

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At this stage in my life, I would have to say yes and it would certainly depend on the circumstances. There is no harm in dating and getting to know someone anyway and if they tell you they have herpes, what you need to realize is that telling you was not the easiest thing for them to do, however because they strive to be honest in their lives and chances are, they had sexual relations with

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Should I tell someone I have herpes? "I met a boy......cute as can be" (we both like karaoke).I met a guy one night (first day of fishing/trout season in Pennsylvania in 2004). He was so much fun. He made me smile, made me laugh. Great sense of humor. I truly enjoyed his company, his warmth, his passion, the twinkle in his eye. He was extremely down to earth, very matter of fact, his honesty, his

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One poster on a herpes support board, challenged me with this question.This was my reply to her:Well, I believe you're directing this response to me and if you will re-read what I wrote.....and always write....Herpes is just a virus to ME (I can't speak for everyone else). I am fully aware that herpes treats everyone's body differently and for ME it has taken 17+ years to "GET OVER IT".I have

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The doctor tells me I have cervical dysplasia, what in the world is that?I recommend and refer you to ASHA (American Social Health Association)for valid information.

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and HPV education. What is HPV? Human Papilloma Virus. OK, so now thatwe've got that part out, what in the world is it? HPV is a sexuallytransmitted disease which has been linked to cervical cancer. The bestresource I can send you to is this one by ASHA (American Social HealthAssociation). It has many of the same rules to follow which Herpes doeswhich is why you tend to find people with HPV

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This is the best resource for herpes information. I highly recommend thatyou take the time to review this updated herpes handbook.

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One in 4 adults have some form of herpes, either oral or genital. Manyaren't even aware that they have it. This shirt is a symbol of those ofus who are OK with having herpes.

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If you don't have insurance ask your doctor to refer you to the gsk patient assistance program. LinkThere is a form your doctor will need to fill out for you. If you qualify you can get your valtrex suppressively free.Another option is to use acyclovir for treating herpes. It's available in a generic and is pretty affordable. You can check out and possibly find it to be affordable there. They

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Most people in America think they know the facts about sexually transmitted diseases and the importance ofpracticing safe sex, but many have no idea.A new survey shows many Americans are involved in riskysexual behavior, and seemingly simple things such as proper use of condoms and the avoidance of alcohol anddrugs in potentially dangerous situations are to blame.Millions of Americans are living

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"It's actually frightening how many of my patients either aren't usingcondoms correctly or aren't using them at all," she said. "If youaren't comfortable talking about STDs or you aren't comfortableputting a condom on a penis, you aren't ready to have sex."Some women the assistant talked to said they don't look when puttinga condom on their partner, or they don't look when their partner isputting

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source:I have to agree with this article. I believe that hot wax is simply"too hot" for the herpes virus to survive in. I'm not a doctor or a scientist, but it just seems logical to me.January W. PayneWashington PostNov. 29, 2005 10:50 AMMany women turn to professional waxing to get ridof unwanted hair, but could the practice put saloncustomers at risk for herpes? A new e-mail makingthe rounds

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I decided to try a "test talk" this weekend with a very closemale friend, but someone that I am not sexually intimate with.It seemed like a good way to practice telling someone, withoutthe pressure of a looming sexual encounter, or losing a romanticrelationship. He was soooo matter of fact about it, and said, so? I have it too -- I get cold sores. Doesn't like 80% of thepopulation have it in

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Dr. Phil's life laws are worth applying to those of us who live ourlives, day to day, with having herpes. It addresses how all of usshould live our lives, whether we have herpes or not, but this onecertainly hits home for me. Life Law #2: You create your own experience.Strategy: Acknowledge and accept accountability foryour life. Understand your role in creating results. You cannot dodge

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A cold sore around the mouth is brought on by the activity of a specific virus: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1). Although named a "cold" sore, its only connection with a cold is that a virus causes both ailments. However, it is not the same virus. Most people get over colds in about a week, and the immune system prevents that virus from ever making a return engagement. With HSV1, the cold sore will

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Living with herpes? You are not alone. Come to CNYHELP, a confidentialsupport group for Syracuse, NY. Everyone is welcome.CNYHELP meets on the first Thursday of the month in the BucklandRoom of the DeWitt Community Library at Shoppingtown Mall. TheDewitt Community Library is on the lower level of ShoppingtownMall, in the Sears wing, near Media Play. You can access thelibrary from inside the

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and it COULD happen to YOU!!!The ABC’s of STI’s Written by Sarah Millar - Staff Writer Wednesday, 26 October 2005 People sometimes think that because they are only having sex with one person, it means they can ditch the condom. What couples have to realize is that before the condom gets ditched, it is vital that both partners get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STI's). It

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This is an excellent response I found to a person who is concerned about passing herpes along to her partner. Q: I’ve had genital herpes. I rarely get a sore nowadays, but my boyfriend is concerned that he’ll get infected. Are there certain things that could increase my likelihood of infecting him?A: Fifteen to 20 percent of the population is infected with herpes simplex type 2, the virus which

Luannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1129523411737993292005-10-17T00:22:00.000-04:002005-10-17T00:30:11.743-04:00

AIDS Education Takes Precedent. Full article hereBecause this does happen, makes for a good reason for people like me to be about herpes. It's important for others to realize that beingaware is so important. It's simply a morally correct thing to know aboutand be aware about. That's what has been wrong with society over the last20 years or so is that because there are so many other diseases

Luannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1128922672384143872005-10-13T00:52:00.000-04:002005-10-13T00:52:37.686-04:00

www.Herpesdiagnosis.comhas a link to the University of Washington lab which has information in regard to this herpes test.

Luannenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1128746127571539482005-10-08T00:34:00.000-04:002005-10-08T00:35:27.576-04:00

Want a T-shirt to help spread herpes awareness?Check out this link.

Luannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1128735796767823702005-10-07T21:42:00.000-04:002006-03-19T11:59:37.700-05:00

So for teens, help to spread awareness, I believe there is even a pledge in there. PTA organizations might want to connect with the gal who runs this site: Stop, Think and Decide. It is still being constructed, but there is already a ton of great information on here. I'm sure the owner would love feedback if you find something of interest to you. I've done alot of research on herpes

Luannenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1128735716307742772005-10-07T21:41:00.000-04:002005-10-07T21:41:56.306-04:00

Even if a person does have or gets herpes, they can live a healthy sexual life with this virus. They just have to know their body and use precautions to protect a partner. Sadly, there is no "guarantee" that a person won't get it, so casual sex (I didn't say casual dating) is not a good idea for someone who lives with this virus. It is not a death sentence, not the end of the world, however

Luannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1128735654324864582005-10-07T21:40:00.000-04:002005-10-07T21:40:54.326-04:00

shedding: an excerpt from a website: "This is called asymptomatic or subclinical shedding of the virus; giving off the virus from the body with no apparent symptoms. The more sensitive our virus detection methods become, the more subclinical viral shedding we can identify. The exact frequency of subclinical shedding is not known. We do know that up to 70% of new cases of herpes are transmitted

Luannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1128735597590664772005-10-07T21:38:00.000-04:002005-10-07T21:39:57.590-04:00

Did you know that even if for instance, a person has genital or even oral herpes (that would be cold sores folks, probably lots of us carry that "virus", but prefer to call it a "coldsore", well it's not "just" a coldsore. IT IS ORAL HERPES and you can transmit it to another person, orally as well as genitally). Most herpes outbreaks DO NOT look like those ones on the web. Most times, if a person

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125328202994809092005-10-03T00:36:00.000-04:002005-10-07T21:38:28.850-04:00

What does herpes look like? I want to see a picture of herpes. Does herpes really look this bad? There are tons of pictures on google images, just type in herpes.Let's talk about STD's. Some of the pictures are very descriptive, but I'd like to add, that not every picture you see truly depicts the "average" person and how herpes reacts on a person's body.

Luannenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1128059392377622302005-09-30T01:47:00.000-04:002005-09-30T01:49:52.376-04:00

I saw the new one today and it was fabulous. They're finallygetting the message out about the truth about herpes. Justthe facts and the more they talk about this on TV, the moreit's going to be in people's faces. I think this is so exciting and such a positive thing and it certainly will makeit easier for those who think they should be ashamed, torealize it's not the end of the world and it's

Luannenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1128058364348388722005-09-30T01:29:00.000-04:002005-09-30T01:32:44.346-04:00

Finally, an educated yet compassionate response to someonewho has the herpes virus. What a great doctor, he presentedthe facts and is aware of what people go through emotionally.Although herpes infections are rarely more than a physicalnuisance, many people, especially those with genital herpes,experience a sense of rejection, isolation and fear ofintimate contact.Read the entire article here:

Luannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1128058137106446362005-09-30T01:20:00.000-04:002005-09-30T01:37:03.266-04:00

And now they're going to infect mice with the herpes virus whichwill hopefully, according to this article, could control mice plagues.I wonder if this particular strain is similar to what all of these carp (fish) have been dying from? Seems like it's been happening moreand more lately. Related?? Makes me wonder. Carp are some UGLYlookin' fish and you sure can't eat them. Here's an excerpt

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125285426238122342005-09-25T16:25:00.000-04:002005-09-25T16:30:46.826-04:00

Telling someone you have HSV and/or another STD is in many ways veryfrightening. It’s a fair statement that it’s a lot harder on you to tell someone, than it is for another person to hear what you're telling them. So it’s important to have some idea of what you're going tosay and how you're going to say it. I came up with a really easy tofollow formula for telling that makes sure you've got

Luannenoreply@blogger.com139tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1127619695428858532005-09-24T23:37:00.000-04:002005-09-24T23:41:35.436-04:00

Fish dying from the koi herpes virus. Last monthI told you about an outrageous number of fishdying in the Southern Tier of NY on Chautauqua Lake.Now it's happened again on Wolf Lake in Indiana.Luckily, the herpes virus which is affecting thesefish is not the same herpes virus which is common in humans and which is not life threatening. Mind you, there are always exceptions to every rule, but

Luannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125707137139689362005-09-23T00:40:00.000-04:002005-09-23T12:24:01.770-04:00

The honest and moral thing for two people who are embarking on aphysical relationship is to talk about STD's and to let their possiblemate know of their situation, if they in fact have any STD's. How about making a first date to go "find out" your status, especiallybefore you have sex. All of us are too quick to think 'It won't happento me!!' Don't kid yourself, I used to think the same

Luannenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1127142063365848952005-09-22T22:59:00.001-04:002011-02-10T17:56:56.658-05:00

Hey did you hear about the new STD? It's called "chirpies". It's a canarial disease for which there is no tweetment.... ;-) sent to me from my good friend Chuck and of course, now he thinks he'll be famous. Luv ya Chuck. Rock on

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Can I have a normal delivery? Should I plan to have a cesarean(c-section) to deliver my baby? Here is a good response to many of those questions aboutpregnancy and herpes.Betsy said:First of all since you've had herpes prior to becomingpregnant your only risk is during delivery. Herpes only affectsthe baby in utero if it's newly acquired during pregnancy. Eventhen it's only a 5% chance which

Luannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1126980022174955002005-09-17T13:56:00.000-04:002005-09-17T14:00:22.180-04:00

Herpes is not a part of the routine STD screening test. You HAVE to specifically request it.The health center’s STI tests do not cover the two most prevalent STIs on the campus: human papilloma virus infection — more commonly known as genital warts — and genital herpes.“People get tested for STIs and assume they were tested for everything out there,” said Tara Torchia, the health center’s

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1126884288320379142005-09-16T11:22:00.000-04:002005-09-16T11:24:48.320-04:00

What causes cold sores? Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes, one of the most common viral infections in the world. The medical name for the specific virus that causes cold sores is “herpes simplex.” Herpes simplex is so common that most Americans get infected with it, although many never have any symptoms. People can get cold sores by kissing a person with one or sharing a drinking

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125417544762414712005-09-16T11:19:00.000-04:002005-09-16T11:22:32.870-04:00

What is Herpes Whitlow?Infection of the fingers and nail bed with HSV-1; caused by ungloved contact with an active herpetic lesion.source: This disease of persons who come in manual contact withherpes-infected body secretions can be cause by eithertype of HSV and enters the body via small wounds on thehands or wrists. It can also be caused by transfer of HSV-2from genitals to the hands (figure

Luannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125420034418261112005-09-15T17:06:00.000-04:002005-09-15T17:09:32.010-04:00

What is herpes gladiatorum? Herpes gladiatorum is a skin infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It occurs often in wrestlers. It causes a rash that commonly appears on the face, neck, shoulder, and arms. How does it occur? An infected wrestler can pass the infection to an uninfected wrestler by skin contact. What are the symptoms? The herpes simplex rash is usually a cluster of blisters

Luannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1126733882395898152005-09-14T17:32:00.000-04:002006-05-28T21:01:18.896-04:00

I personally am not a big believer (don't believe at all in fact) that "medicine's" are of any value to me or herpes. This is the message which people who "suffer" with herpes need to be reminded of. Bottom line is, there is no reason to"suffer". Especially because the suffering that the majority of them have is something which they have placed upon themselves.The message needs to get out to

Luannenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125877284200159612005-09-13T16:50:00.000-04:002005-09-13T16:53:38.573-04:00

The one important statistic missing from your "Herpes missing in STD test routine" article is that 90 percent of the people infected with genital herpes do not know it. Putting that percentage into numbers looks something like: In a classroom of 100 students, 25 will have genital herpes, yet only two will know it. So, next time you're in a classroom, look around. Read the rest of the article here:

Luannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1126590532173982522005-09-13T01:40:00.000-04:002005-09-13T01:49:53.916-04:00

My letter to Dr. Phil McGrawI watched the show with Stephanie and the fact that she had been harboring a secret in regard to being assaulted when she was younger from her friends and family. At the end of the show, Dr. Phil mentioned "If you would like to share a story and to USE YOUR LIFE to help others, please go to www.drphil.com. I was unsuccessful when I typed in keywords "use your life" and

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1. Because we ALL can't wait to see each other. We're like family. 2. Because there are always many unique and interesting people totalk to, get to know and spend time with. The opportunity to makenew friends and spend time with old ones. 3. Because everyone has a good time, loads of smiles and tons of laughter. 4. Because they have nothing else to do on that designated night. 5. Because;

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1126502865478516212005-09-12T01:24:00.000-04:002005-09-12T01:27:45.493-04:00

We are a group of special people. We are normal, everyday healthy individuals with something that nobody can take away from us! A virus called Herpes.... Alot of times people will have the feelings of guilt, anger, why me, if only I would have been more careful, and I think every single one of us have pondered that thought over and over, some for days, some weeks, months, and some like myself

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1126414802417537812005-09-11T00:55:00.000-04:002005-09-11T01:00:02.416-04:00

Headline reads: Innovative Therapies Show Promise for Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer Vaccine.The latest approach to an Alzheimer vaccine turns a type of herpes virus into a harmless shell to deliver genetically engineered precision payloads to the immune system, Howard J. Federoff, M.D., Ph.D., reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Prevention of Dementia.Read the full

Luannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1126414362781663992005-09-11T00:47:00.000-04:002005-09-11T00:52:42.786-04:00

by Felicity Stone (HealthDay News) -- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is passed from person to person through exchange of body fluids like blood, semen and vaginal fluid.According to Seton Hall University in New Jersey, risk factors for infection include:1. Sex of any type with an infected person.2. A history of a

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125878951696525932005-09-10T23:58:00.000-04:002005-09-11T00:00:37.553-04:00

Would you date someone with herpes? I had asked for some experiences and this is one of the replies which I received. I feel the same way about internet dating, Ihave tried it and had mostly bad luck. Most of thewomen I talked to seemed open minded at first and thenwhen I finally mentioned about herpes I got responseslike "Oh my God! You have herpes?!" or "this isn'tgoing to work after all" or

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1126301457556255792005-09-09T17:29:00.000-04:002005-09-09T17:30:57.563-04:00

Why am I not surprised. People think "It won't happen to me" and some of those who do have it are living in denial if they know they have it or are simply uninformed. Read the article here:

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I don't have much experience with holistic herpes treatments, but I also am not necessarily a believer of the standard herpes medicines which are "approved" by the federal government. So here we have it. No matter what this guy might be promoting, I do have to agree with what he said in general. It is SO true!! IMOA prescription for Love.For anyone who is struggling with their herpes, and

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1126121313759437322005-09-07T15:25:00.000-04:002005-09-07T15:28:33.760-04:00

Genital herpes is on the rise Increase may be due in part to 'condom fatigue' Sounds like sheer laziness to me!Genital herpes is a disease that will stay with those affected for the rest of their lives. An estimated 20 per cent of Canadians now live with it. Read the article:

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I had read this story before in regard to a spiritual ritual being done on new born baby boys.The first part of the article reads:New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and municipal health officials met recently with local ultra-Orthodox leaders to discuss banning mohelim (ritual circumcisers) from performing the Talmudic custom known as metzitzah b'peh (oral suction), in which blood is drawn

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125879078122281732005-09-05T12:46:00.000-04:002005-09-05T12:48:35.213-04:00

The herpes virus family includes :1. herpes simplex virus type 1 2. herpes simplex virus type 2 3. varicella-zoster virus - shingles and chicken pox4. Epstein Barr virus - mono and chronic fatigue syndrome5. cytomegalovirus - cmv6. human herpesvirus 6 -roseola7. human herpesvirus 7 - no other name I could find8. human herpesvirus 8-Karposi's sarcomaHPV is not a member of the herpes family. It is

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125877192287313052005-09-04T19:38:00.000-04:002005-09-04T19:39:52.286-04:00

Seacoast Herpes Support is sponsored by the American Social Health Association’s Herpes Resource Center (ASHA-HRC) and by the Feminist Health Center of Portsmouth. This group is known as a HELP group. Confidentiality is a priority at ASHA affiliated HELP groups, and its objectives are to provide individuals an opportunity to share experiences, obtain accurate information and gain support.

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125877069069527072005-09-04T19:35:00.000-04:002005-09-04T19:37:49.076-04:00

Because I just found out I have herpes. Is it possible that she was cheating on me? I'm afraid to talk to her about this.Read this article:

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What is shedding and when does it happens? Do we know it is happening? How many people asymptomatically shed? I see this phrase mentioned all the time.Asyptomatic shedding is when the virus is being shedfrom the body without showing any visible signs of an outbreak.Unfortunately we can't tell when this is happening, or it wouldbe a lot easier to keep from spreading the virus to others. It issaid

Luannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125333617546315502005-08-29T12:38:00.000-04:002005-08-29T12:40:17.546-04:00

There are many dating sights on the internet which provide a place to meet other people with herpes. My favorite is run by two people I have met personally and since they met have gotten married. I wish them well. Their sight has a minimal operating cost attached to a full membership. Check them out here

Luannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1125329005666634392005-08-29T11:10:00.000-04:002005-08-29T12:44:52.080-04:00

Is my cold sore contagious? First of all, what you are referring to as a cold sore is actually oral herpes which you can transmit it to another person, orally as well as genitally. Lots of people carry this virus, but prefer to call it a "coldsore" because it doesn't "sound" as scary. A coldsore is ORAL HERPES. That's the bottom line. Usually if a person gets an outbreak of any amount of

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OK....driving off to go shopping today, my friend, who I've not admitted to yet that I have genital herpes, (we're not intimate) again brought up herpes to me, but this time (he's mentioned it in the past too lol and I'm thinking, how odd), he says:Hey, did you hear that 20,000 carp died from the herpes virus in Chautauqua Lake? And I'm like "Oh wow" and I'm thinking, this is too funny, I can't

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1124115078946454102005-08-15T09:56:00.000-04:002006-05-28T20:55:47.333-04:00

Valtrex is one of the most popular forms of daily supression taken by people who suffer from herpes. However, there are many (myself included) who do not take daily supression, never have and probably never will. After all, I believe it is something which two people should/could decide on together if they are that concerned about it. Herpes is not a life threatening virus (for the majority, -

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1124076034322686112005-08-14T23:12:00.000-04:002005-08-14T23:20:34.326-04:00

Emily Marcelo, a columnist, recently replied to a reader in regard to: "What would you do?". Here is the full story. I have made comments to the article below. Dear Emily:MY best friend has quite a problem. She asked me recently if I would want a guy with STD (sexually transmitted disease). I told her if I loved the guy, it wouldn’t matter and I would still want him. I honestly believed what I

Luannenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1123938294642654172005-08-13T08:57:00.000-04:002005-08-13T09:04:54.646-04:00

When people find out you have herpes or obtain the email address that you use for your herpes support groups, why is it that people have to make such a big deal about it. It's NOT the end of the world and things happen to all kinds of people. It just amazes me how people scramble to try and hide the fact that they have herpes. I mean, what business is it of theirs anyway if you're not sleeping

Luannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1123908681438443632005-08-13T03:50:00.000-04:002005-08-13T00:51:21.443-04:00

Or could I be shedding? I feel wonderful today.

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When people write to you, requesting information about STD's and herpes, please help them to realize that 1 in 4 people have this virus and that they are certainly not alone. Their sex life is not over. They will not die from this virus and suggest that they find a Herpes support group or someone to talk to. There are hundreds of herpes yahoo groups online along with many herpes dating sights

Luannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1123170962865868532005-08-04T11:53:00.000-04:002005-08-04T11:56:02.866-04:00

It's so nice to be able to relax and be myself around other "herpsters" and flirt if flirting is in order and not feel like I have to "pull back" lol. If you've ever gone to a herpes gathering, I'm sure you understand where I'm coming from :-)To the rest of you who have never gone to a Herpes social gathering, you really should go. You're first gathering with all of these new "strangers"

Luannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1123169767998552162005-08-04T11:31:00.000-04:002005-08-04T11:36:08.003-04:00

We are a group of special people. We are normal, everyday healthy individuals with something that nobody can take away from us! A virus called Herpes....Alot of times people will have the feelings of guilt, anger, why me, if only I would have been more careful, and I think every single one of us have pondered that thought over and over, some for days, some weeks, months, and some like myself for

Luannenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15108046.post-1123167611318781802005-08-04T10:51:00.001-04:002010-07-28T13:35:40.080-04:00

Nervous about meeting others in real time?The first time I ever did one of these "meeting people via the internet" social gatherings, I was sooooooo nervous, but after the first time, I was addicted (per se) and my fears were gone. It has allowed me to be "bold" about meeting new people and making new friends with total strangers, because we all have that same goal, which is mostly to make some

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