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]

Whenever I have any pain urinating, I will get the over the counter UTI test and get the medication right away.  I NEVER want to go through that again.  It was hell on earth!  
I'm concerned with having breakouts during my cycle.  Should I wait for my cycle next week and see if I have an OB and have Valtrex on hand?  Will I have painful urination for every outbreak?  This is all new to me and thank you for all your help.

[gracefromHHP]

your symptoms really sound like a newly acquired infection. recurrences will be much milder.

[JC81]

I have another question for you...
I was tested positive for a UTI and then I formed the sore (I believe), so would this UTI be associated with a primary outbreak?  
I'm just afraid that passing urine will hurt for every outbreak...it was the worse pain ever.  :(

[JC81]

Thanks!

[gracefromHHP]

not likely at all.

[JC81]

I just told him to get the blood testing done.  But if he had hsv2 and I did oral on him, could I get it in my mouth?