I have recently been diagnosed with
genital herpes. Since I have been
diagnosed they have never completely gone
dormant. I have been on 2 rounds of
Valtrex (which I hate taking b/c it makes
me feel bad) and I don't have insurance
right now. I have been going through some
very stressful times, i.e. getting
divorced, job instability, finances, etc.
The break outs I have are not bad and
really are not that uncomfortable. I'm
hoping that when some of this stress
reduces maybe that will help but I was
worried that I might be causing damage by
letting it go untreated. Can it cause any
kind of damage and can it cause problems
down the road with infertility?
Denise75
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Clair12
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Aug 2003 Posts: 1 Location: Windsor
Concerned Posted: 08-06-03 10:03am
I think your best bet is to talk to your
doctor and I know there are other options
as far as medication, but you will find
that as soon as the stress level goes down
so will the outbreaks! Just take some
time to relax, get lots of sleep, and
watch your diet! hope it helps!
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Dillon70
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Aug 2003 Posts: 5
Posted: 08-21-03 11:38am
Trust me, get plenty of rest and find a
way to get that stress level down. The
out-breaks will become less and less
frequent all the time. Untreated
outbreaks shouldnt cause permanent
problems, they just take a little longer
to clear up. Wash your hands frequently
and keep them away from your eyes as the
virus can be transmitted to the eye.
It's not fun but it is a very minor issue
in the big scheme of life. Be upfront
with anyone before you are intimate,
you'll be shocked at how well most people
deal with it if they really care. Best
of luck from one that knows it very well!
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tard
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 1 Location: naples
So Scared Posted: 10-02-03 14:10pm
I have benn with my boyfriend for two
years we have two kids, house and
everything we need but the love and
attraction.For some reason its gone .I
went out one night and saw my ex
eventually after seeing him for alittle
bit I decided to start sleeping with him
I
should have never done that now I think I
have a minor std but I dont know what to
tell my man, how do I explain this to him,
if he has it they have to tell him and
treat him.He'll be heart broken I dont
know what to do.
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Diablo69
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Posts: 12
Posted: 01-05-04 20:40pm
Sounds like you f'd up tard. Best thing
is to just come clean and tell the truth
if your care about your husband, 'cause
he's gonna find out eventually - one way
or the other.
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ciao77
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 77
Posted: 03-08-04 17:31pm
Tard, I was wondering what kind of side
effects you experienced while taking
valtrex?
hope it helps!
I
should have never done that now I think I
have a minor std but I dont know what to
tell my man, how do I explain this to him,
if he has it they have to tell him and
treat him.He'll be heart broken I dont
know what to do. 
