I was just diagnosed with HSV-1 and to be honest I know nothing little about it and my doctor was more in a rush to get me out of the office than willing to talk with me about it. I know that HSV-1 can affect the genitals, as it has with me, what is the difference between genital HSV-1 and HSV-1? What is the likelihood I will have recurrences? Will they all be genital since the initial outbreak is? Will they all be this severe?? I have been in horrible pain the past three days.