This is the first time that I have had this. What a distressing time, I have never had so much pain and discomfort and felt so low and still do.
I first had flu like symptoms, aches and pains in my legs, headache, I felt so low that I was crying all the time, my first thought was that I had thrush, so I took a tablet to treat that, then I noticed the sores and blisters, one google search later and I was crying my eyes out...I eventually told my partner that I thought I had herpes and I needed to see the doctor but just my luck it was New Years Eve and no doctors or GUM clinics open untill 4 days later...the pain and discomfort was so bad I just paced the house crying so hard...I couldn't sit down, I couldn't sleep, this was awful. Eventually got to see the GP on the first day they opened and she confirmed what I thought..I had herpes and was prescribed cream...although after reading some other posts I am now wondering why I did not get tablets...good news after the first couple of applications of cream I could urinate without my partner having to peel me off the ceiling ( far worse than cystitus) The sores are still there and a little uncomfortable but no where near as painfull as they were at first.
I am now trying to get my head around the fact that this could return...although most advice says that it may not be as bad as the first time...thank god...I am going to try and get plenty of sleep, boost my immune system and avoid stress to avoid a recurrent attack, fingers crossed.
The worst thing about having this virus is the stigma attached to it. Only me and partner know as I can't face telling anyone else...I'm just trying to keep positive and hope this helps other people that may be going through this just by knowing that they are not alone.
I am 48, and was diagnosed after my first outbreak last week. I too was very ill just wanted to curl up and die. Now I feel sad, that a part of my life has gone. I caught this off my long term bf of a year who I think does not even know he has it. He had no symptoms I just dont know what to do, I have ended the relationship. I feel like I will never have a loving relationship with anyone again, I have read all about sex and using protection etc, would rather live a celibate life then mention getting a dental dam out and donning a pair of latex gloves.
I feel very angry with my bf, he must have had symptoms at some time and ignored them or refused to admit what he has.
I cried in the doctors when she told me, then made her burst the blisters to ensure I got a correct diagnosis. the pain has been terrible, the tingly sensation has continuted for almost a month and I have continued to take the anti virals , I feel scared and anxious and dread it coming back, I have had this outbreak with blisters and symptoms for almost a month.
I feel like I cant even talk about it with anyone, I feel ashamed and stupid. I told my mum (70) and cried in each others arms. Other than that I have told one person. People are too judgemental. Tomorrow I go to see the doctor again and ask questions, questions I am afraid to learn the answers of.
I wonder what is ahead of me, I kind of think a life without love and intimacy
Hello ladies,
I have been doing some small research on this lately as I am afraid I might have it (even though I haven't experienced any symptoms yet, but I've read sometimes the incubation period is longer) and came across this paper : INHIBITION OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPE 2 BY VAGINAL LACTOBACILLI by C. CONTI, C. MALACRINO, P. MASTROMARINO 2009.
The results showed that the lactobacilli brevis seems very promising for irreversible HSV-2 treatment!! So I just wanted to share this with u and say don't lose faith. I know this must be painful, uncomfortable and stressful but there are far worse illnesses out there and as the science advances, there is a possibility to discover a treatment for this too.
Best wishes xxx
hi all ive just been visually diagnosed with herpes about 3-4 weeks ago ive felt very low since have not had tests done but person i slept with after i must have caught the virus but didnt know says hes been tested for hsv2 and positive i was ill for four days after exposure to the man who gave me this virus had soares all over my genitals but first of all felt like had a urinary infection them came up with the soares was so so painful i couldnt pee without so much pain and then went drs and got diagnosed toke me mum and she was like oh it could be thrush but i was pretty sure it wasnt as thrush wasnt like that as i had it before i told her what i thought it was herpes and lady nurse said yes you have it after i heard thoose words ive struggled to cope dont judge me but i dont think i can live with this its not the disease it the way the opposite sex treats me now i just wish i could get rid of it i dont want it and i have thought about suicide yes ive had someone tell me not too but you arent feeling how iam right now everyone is different and ive just been through so much iam struggling...