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Do warts go away on their own?
by TeeLandry, Jun 16, 2008 01:02AM
I can't seem to get a clear answer on this one. I've read that the virus is supposed to work itself out of the body after as long as a year for some people, though that's more rare. I've been with this now for at least 10 months, it seems, and have gone through a few rounds of treatment, and am currently using Aldara on a bunch of visible warts.
My question is, at some point, will these warts just go away on their own? Is the Aldara or some other method of treatment the only way to eradicate them? I wonder if I shouldn't just count 'em up, and call the doctor for a quote (no insurance, unfortuately). The funny thing is, I only had one when I saw the doctor the first time, and now I've got like 10-15. :(
So please, anyone that can tell me if I can expect them to disappear or fall off or whatever naturally, that'd be great. Thanks.
My question is, at some point, will these warts just go away on their own? Is the Aldara or some other method of treatment the only way to eradicate them? I wonder if I shouldn't just count 'em up, and call the doctor for a quote (no insurance, unfortuately). The funny thing is, I only had one when I saw the doctor the first time, and now I've got like 10-15. :(
So please, anyone that can tell me if I can expect them to disappear or fall off or whatever naturally, that'd be great. Thanks.
Member Comments (3)
by empathy60, Jun 17, 2008 01:42AM
To: TeeLandry
I wouldn't count on them going away on their own quickly. Since no HPV infection persists forever, they would eventually go away on their own but this could take a substantial amount of time compared to treatment. Treatment helps eradicate the virus by removing infected tissue, so it is advised. Developing more after seeing a doctor is common. I went to the doctor with about 5 initially, got them removed, and within 3 weeks developed about 20 more! Since it was at the beginning of the infection, this was normal. I completed a few months of treatment (TCA acid & Aldara) and now I have none and have yet to have a recurrence, and my doctor believes the infection has cleared within me. The virus just acts differently in different people. Like I've said to you before, if you don't have insurance and are in the States, I strongly recommend going to Planned Parenthood or your local STD clinic. You can receive the same treatment for free or low cost at these locations.
by alv86, Jun 17, 2008 02:45PM
To: empathy
empathy, can i ask how long u have gone withouot a recurrence????
by empathy60, Jun 18, 2008 01:55AM
To: alv86
Not too long yet, I'm in the watchful waiting period. But I have no signs or symptoms of an impending outbreak (itching, redness, etc., most people don't have these symptoms prior to an outbreak, but I always did).
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