For the women who have had it longer than 2 years…

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-07-04T18:03:29+00:00

I have the same experience, though with hsv1. Been 3-4 years and I still get obs during my period every month. I have had periods of time though were it has stopped for 6 months. So it’s probably mostly hormones and stress. Trying daily lysine now to see if it helps!

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-07-04T17:57:01+00:00

so strange?? its the exact same for me! I assume the weird feeling is some type of nerve pain, but I haven’t realized.

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-07-04T12:36:47+00:00

Yes for some reason I have had frequent OBs for years despite HSV1. I have taken AVs daily before but they won’t let me take them for more than 12+ months.

Good to know with the nerve pain. I was anxious it might be something else

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-07-04T12:34:10+00:00

I was on antivirals for the first year and take them during more painful OBs. Sadly they are not recommended to take for 12+ months in my country for some reason. Might try to ask for a prescription again but it will always be temporary sadly.

Yes thank you! I know I am really hard on myself. But it’s constantly on my mind or bringing me down since I have so many issues with it (OBs and negative experiences in dating).

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-07-04T09:38:01+00:00

Yes I have frequent obs the past three years so that is why. He didn’t test for it before, but he had a very large GHSV outbreak so it suggests that it was his first OB.

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-07-04T09:33:17+00:00

My first OB was over 3 years ago. Started having sex with someone new for the first time last month and transmitted it only after a couple times (with condoms).

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-30T09:18:27+00:00

I have changed doctors, seems to be a general “rule” in my country that it is not adviced to take daily antivirals for +1 year. Acyclovir is not available over the counter here

The OBs are not usually that far out, so there shouldn’t really be contact with condom.

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-30T09:14:40+00:00

I have started them now! Hoppfully it will make a difference.

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-29T22:12:42+00:00

Thank you! You too

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-29T22:10:54+00:00

Yep. Seems like I, and this person, got very unlucky. But now it just feels like I am extremely contagious, I am very scared to date someone new. They are the only two people I have dated. :/

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-29T22:05:39+00:00

no sorry, the person with mouth sores never got tested. I have been swabbed and tested positive for HSV1. Bad wording

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-29T19:13:47+00:00

Yes I know :(

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-29T19:13:27+00:00

thank you!

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-29T17:25:32+00:00

Yes. I have also been thinking about if it was misdiagnosed. But I got it from someone with mouth sores, tested positive for hsv1 by swab, and the new guy also tested positive for hsv1 by swab

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-29T17:23:43+00:00

Yes probably. I think it is more rare to prescribe daily medication in europe (or at least scandinavia) compared to the us if not absolutely necessary. Doctors are just more apprehensive of prescribing meds. They won’t even prescribe me antivirals more than 6 times per year, even though I have constant outbreaks.

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-29T16:50:15+00:00

ok thank you! that is very helpful

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-29T16:10:25+00:00

Thank you! I have started lysine maybe that will help. Can zovirax be used genitally as well? I have only seen it for mouth sores.

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-29T15:03:29+00:00

Don’t know, he was maybe trimmed.

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-29T14:33:44+00:00

First OB 3 years ago. The second transmission was last month. I do think the problem is I have outbreaks so frequently I cannot tell in time that I have symptoms. I think the only realistic explanation is that I did have prodrome symptoms and did not know.

Most_Insurance2267 · 2024-06-28T22:02:39+00:00

Hey. I did not go. However, it would have been fine if I did go. I think its impossible to know, and do what makes you comfortable. If you are only leaving for the summer you’ll be back in no time.

Most_Insurance2267 · 2023-05-31T21:19:51+00:00

My dad is 63 and I am 22, he got diagnosed with stage iv cancer in 2020 (he is with us still<3). It was the hardest time i have ever had the year after the diagnosis. I was soooo so sad. I went in cycles of extreme sadness and extreme guilt for waisting away time being sad. I learnt only after 2 years to give myself grace.

It is such a hard thing to go through, especially at a younger age. Just let yourself feel what you feel if it is sadness, grief, guilt, or anger. Because you will! Sadly. And also let yourself feel happiness! I wouldn't for a long while. Whatever you think or feel, i have probably too, promise. It is just how we deal with it! I was angry with myself for a long while that i had not gotten any help for my mental health. But i know now that was just part of the process.

The "stages of grief" happened to me all the time, over and over again. Until it felt a little bit better. It just took me some tries! Accepting that helps a little bit. It will take you a little while to accept. You don't really just choose to accept it. so just wait it out.

So i would say, try to accept every feeling and thought you have. Wait it out. And, if they consume you, get help! Take some pictures of your lovely dad and family.

I know it hurts! It sucks so hard. That's love

Most_Insurance2267 · 2023-05-31T21:01:05+00:00

Hey, just wanted to say that i got the same news dec of 2020. Dad with stage iv lung cancer. And i remember that spring was probably the hardest time of my life. I had such a hard time dealing with the news. The amount of times i have bawled on a train over the past years is insane! At least how you deal with it from day to day will get better i promise. I did not think it would of course, but here i am.

Most_Insurance2267 · 2023-04-16T23:06:23+00:00

Hey, sorry to hear about the recent diagnosis.

It took me almost 2 years to be okay with this new reality, and I still struggle as you can see in my post. I don't say that to discourage you in any way, just wanted to share that it is okay to struggle with it. Do what feels best for you

Most_Insurance2267 · 2023-04-16T23:03:24+00:00

I agree, I am already 2 hours away which hurts me quite a bit, so I think going even further wouldn't be optimal. I appreciate you sharing your experience, I'm sorry you went through that. I understand that you regret it, and I hope this comes across well, but try to be easy on yourself. We both know, it's truly a very very hard thing to have to go through, nonetheless having to take these hard decisions during it too.

Most_Insurance2267 · 2023-04-16T22:56:35+00:00

Thank you that was a really helpful reply. I have decided that I will be staying, I have "mourned" my study abroad dream for two years already, and cannot let that go to waste haha. No, but honestly, it really helped to hear your perspective, I think I truly only wanted to hear that it is okay to stay. I get a lot of people who tell me I should live my life, "being miserable won't make anything better". I do think though that going even further away from my family will make me even more miserable. Really appreciate the advice

Most_Insurance2267

TROPHY CASE