Who has herpes?

[JC81]

I've been going through a difficult time dealing with my body.
For one, I had cervicitis followed by a urinary tract infection, and now one small blister in the vagina area in the time span of 3 weeks back to back...talk about luck. :(
Tomorrow, I'm going to a clinic to have the blister tested for herpes.  

Is herpes a very common std?  I only know a couple of people having herpes.....
Anyone know active support groups for people with herpes?

Thanks!

[JC81]

What are the best herbs for genital herpes, so I could make some tea.
I'm going to cut out all soda etc... changing what I drink too.  
And how is lysine?  Thanks

[JC81]

I'm going to get order my records from Planned Parenthood to bring to the doctor covered for my health insurance.  Or I'll ask if I could bring just a copy of the results to show them.  I could talk about treatment with them instead of getting the medication else where.  I would like to have a doctor on my side through this.  I don't know which medication they'll put me on.  I get free health care from the state because I work part-time while attending school.  
Do you know if a doctor can just view the test results as a copy or do they need the actual record? It might take a while when I order it from Planned Parenthood to get the main record.  

[gracefromHHP]

only time will tell.

[JC81]

Back to original posting...

The discharge was exactly like the primary outbreak discharge.  It was tested at Planned Parenthood with findings to be nothing wrong with it.  I seem to just have it when I get a sore.  Nothing itches, burns etc.  The discharge decreases once I take the Valtrex.  I used the corn starch and I like it.


Will I always have outbreaks every year with my cycle or does it eventually goes away in the years?

[JC81]

I will consider suppressive therapy depending on how many I have. Right now, I am only going to take the Valtrex if I feel the OB coming...which for me, I believe will feel like a horrible rash..cause that's how it felt for the first one. I want to thank you so much for all your help.  You are amazing!  I will come on and update you in the future.

[gracefromHHP]

you shouldn't expect to have painful urination with recurrences routinely.

I wouldn't bother with the otc uti test. if you have pain with urination and no obvious herpes lesions, be seen for proper testing at your doctor's office.

only time will tell how often you have recurrences.  don't hesitate to consider daily suppressive therapy so that you are actively reducing the odds of recurrences.