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Increased transmission risk
I have had genital herpes for over 25 years. Several years ago, I had a sexual relationship with a man who also has HSV2. We always used a condom. I am now seeing a man who does not have herpes. He is concerned that my sexual history with a man who has HSV2 increases his risk of contracting herpes since he might have had a different strain than I have. He is also worried about other STDs because he has read that having herpes increases the risk of contracting other diseases. My tests for HIV and Hepatitis B & C were negative. Does my history create an increased risk of transmission?
Thanks so much for any information you can give me!
Thanks so much for any information you can give me!
I'd first confirm your hsv2 status for sure before starting any treatment. Also if you are having itching - see your provider to make sure it's not something else going on like vaginitis for instance.
grace
grace
No, I couldn't get the level of the IGG test result, maybe next time I can request with the lab. the itchiness seem like I was become sensitive or worried too much I feel uncomfortable with the underwear. No discharge or anything happen after a week, and the itchy not much, if I thinking of it...maybe only mentally. Should I take a acyclovir or valaciclovir too...my doc seem has a thought not take drugs too much or continuosly if not necessary. just stay on healty life so your antibodies will protect your self...that it.
I'm not a big proponent of the "food trigger" theory in herpes (I don't seem to have any), but every food you mentioned has one thing in common - high in carbs.
I am, however, a huge believer in the low carb diet. Sounds like you'd do great on LC. I avoid like the plague every food you've mentioned here anyway. Except for nuts, but I don't eat those very often.
I am, however, a huge believer in the low carb diet. Sounds like you'd do great on LC. I avoid like the plague every food you've mentioned here anyway. Except for nuts, but I don't eat those very often.
Since I have had HSV2 for so many years and take acyclovir, I rarely have an outbreak...maybe once a year. When I was first diagnosed 25 years ago, I had an outbreak every 6 weeks or so and that gradually became less frequent as the years went by and I learned to identify what triggered an outbreak. Stress is my number one trigger. There are several foods that cause me a problem, too. I avoid foods containing corn. Chocolate, nuts, oatmeal and peanut butter also seem to contribute to outbreaks. I have a friend who also has herpes, and she feels beer triggers outbreaks for her. I hope this helps!
Did you ever find out your actual hsv2 igg results from your test last month?
Did your husband stay on valtrex suppressively to keep lowering your risk of acquiring hsv2 from him?
There isn't anything special you need to do to prevent herpes ob's. Have you followed up with your provider at all for your itchiness?
grace
Did your husband stay on valtrex suppressively to keep lowering your risk of acquiring hsv2 from him?
There isn't anything special you need to do to prevent herpes ob's. Have you followed up with your provider at all for your itchiness?
grace
Sorry to ask you Lam bcoz you seem success to protect your partner from the risk of transmission. I had HSV2 IGG test last month and the result was weak positive. I got it from my hubby. So...can u give me some input I'm really new in this...what I should do or avoid to do, eat, or drink? to prevent the outbreak? I haven't get the outbreak and I really scare. So how often the outbreak will occur to you? Thank's I hope you can help.
Hi I'm crossangel as grace knew my story, I was diagnose with hsv 2 weak positive IGG test. and hasn't any outbreak. But lately I really feel much worried because when I felll itchy, I'm thingking that maybe I got outbreak symptoms and I really dont know what to do, because my doctor didn't give me any medicines. My sex life become terrible much worried than enjoy same happen with my hubby, due to I got contracted by him, he still felt very guilty and was avoid me several times. I really new with this HSV2 so what should I avoid and the outbreak it's really scary?, and how regularly the outbreak?sorry if my Q seem very stupid.
makes more sense now that I better understand your blood test results :)
As jess said - neither of you have other std's so increased risk isn't an issue in this relationship. You on daily suppressive therapy and using condoms and he's not very likely to contract hsv2 from you anyways.
This board is fine to use :)
grace
As jess said - neither of you have other std's so increased risk isn't an issue in this relationship. You on daily suppressive therapy and using condoms and he's not very likely to contract hsv2 from you anyways.
This board is fine to use :)
grace
Grace,
I just replied to your post on WebMD. Think we should use one venue or the other to communicate so we aren't duplicating messages?
I just replied to your post on WebMD. Think we should use one venue or the other to communicate so we aren't duplicating messages?
ok thanks for clarifying that - the way you wrote it made it confusing. So he's hsv1+ and hsv2-. You are hsv1+ and hsv2+.
do I have that right?
grace
do I have that right?
grace
COMMUNITY LEADER
Check the herpes handbook at www.westoverheights.com or www.ashastd.org.
You might also check out the herpes homepage at www.racoon.com/herpes and click on support forums.
You can also tell him that his hsv1 is probably more infectious than your hsv2 and ask him if he's been worried about transmitting THAT over the years. (OK I"m getting worked up for you lol)
He can't get HIV or anything else from you if you don't HAVE IT.
AJ
You might also check out the herpes homepage at www.racoon.com/herpes and click on support forums.
You can also tell him that his hsv1 is probably more infectious than your hsv2 and ask him if he's been worried about transmitting THAT over the years. (OK I"m getting worked up for you lol)
He can't get HIV or anything else from you if you don't HAVE IT.
AJ
Thanks so much for your response! Do you know where I can find any medical research or information on this that I can show to him? I have tried searching for it but haven't found anything. He has been tested and is negative for HSV2 and positive for HSV1 (as am I).
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No, having had sex with another person who has hsv2 won't increase your infectiousness, or his chances of getting it.
Having hsv2 can increase your chances of getting HIV, but you are negative for that, so he doesn't need to worry about it.
Has he been tested for anything, or is he just sitting and panicking? I always think people don't really have a big right to worry about transmission if they haven't been tested.
If he is truly hsv2 negative, then there is about a 4-5% chance that he would get it from you per year. If you take suppression (daily valtrex or acyclovir), its about a 2% chance.
Those are pretty damned good odds to me.
Tell him he will have a much harder time finding a great relationship than he will finding herpes, as 1 in 4 women have hsv2.
AJ
Having hsv2 can increase your chances of getting HIV, but you are negative for that, so he doesn't need to worry about it.
Has he been tested for anything, or is he just sitting and panicking? I always think people don't really have a big right to worry about transmission if they haven't been tested.
If he is truly hsv2 negative, then there is about a 4-5% chance that he would get it from you per year. If you take suppression (daily valtrex or acyclovir), its about a 2% chance.
Those are pretty damned good odds to me.
Tell him he will have a much harder time finding a great relationship than he will finding herpes, as 1 in 4 women have hsv2.
AJ
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