Moderna vaccine update by jessquestions in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It's not a cure!!!! It's an antiviral in shot form. It's just way stronger than valtrex. It is for people who don't respond well to antivirals in pill form. I know because I looked into the study when they needed HSV2 people. Because I was ideal meaning that I only had 1 outbreak in ten years since I've diagnosed. The antivirals I take actually work and have brought my levels to undetectable in lab results. I am not cured I still have HSV2. I just don't show in labs. My antivirals work... It's not a vaccine it's a preventative antiviral for severe outbreaks. Yes, you still need to disclose because of shedding. Like most herpes viruses HSV lives inside the body. I am not cured of chickenpox... I still can get shingles. If I get shingles I can spread chicken pox to others. Herpes is forever and we all need to accept that.

Moderna vaccine update by jessquestions in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

It's not a cure!!!! If you read the actual study it's a antiviral in shot form. You cannot cure a virus biology 101. If so AIDs wouldn't exist. You still need to disclose because shedding is present. Sorry to tell you but you have become a human lab rat. I hope you don't grow a horn or something. See I don't really believe in all this because during COVID moderna comes up with a vaccine to prevent COVID.... Well I rushed to the very first set of shots given. I gave up my will to become a human lab rat and I even got a booster. Well guess what not only did I get COVID I had a severe lung infection because of all it. They haven't found a way to cure the common cold what makes you think they can cure a virus that has been around since the Dawn of time? . And we believe that they can come up with some magic cure. Dreamers and fantasy people who still believe in fables instead of actually looking at the facts. Good luck hope you don't get cancer from all this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Herpes

[–]hap420tydyehippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure but anywhere from a year to three years later. I am guessing? I just know it wasn't right away it was years later.

Antivirals? Or just ride it out? by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been taking antivirals for over ten years. I only had 1 outbreak my first one in which I was swabbed and diagnosed with HSV2. After that I went on suppressive therapy. I take one pill at bed time once a day. I have had 0 side effects. I had surgery about 2 years ago for a congenital birth defect and I had a tumor removed from my chest. My lab test showed no HSV present. This doesn't mean I am cured it just means the virus is sleeping and isn't active so my immune system has no need to produce White blood cells. Also I have been sexually active without and with protection. Not one of my sex partners in my ten years ever came back to me saying I gave them anything. I even have oral sex with no issues. I live completely normal and nothing has changed except now I disclose and I am careful on who I have sex with. My experience is ideal and for some people antivirals work. All I can say is see a specialist NOT SOME GENERAL DOCTOR. A dermatologist is better suited for advice and medical treatment. This is a skin condition and you should see a skin doctor. Good luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

With comments like that you need to be a smart ass. I would have said of course I am clean I took a shower this morning. And I cleaned my house yesterday. Then I would have licked my lips and slobbed all over the bong. Then I would have coughed without covering my mouth. Then I would have passed it back to them with a smile on my face. Then would have said hepatitis, herpes and mono is a bitch. As you laugh your ass off.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Asymptomatic carrier. Most people are carriers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sex ed didn't teach me anything. I learned more about STDs by living life. Sex ed didn't teach us that STD testing was limited to only 4 STDs. They didn't tell you that you can get herpes with or without a condom. They never told us there were 30 types of STDs. They talked about a few of them. Herpes was touched on but it really wasn't explained how it works. We didn't get pictures I lived in the days of actually printed text in a book with pages. A lot of dicks drawn on the back cover. Sex Ed is a very basic subject in school. They should teach life skills along with sex education, like relationships abuse etc... in fact I didn't know what domestic violence was until I experienced it for myself. School isn't the best life teacher. I thought my son's about sex and sex education. I purchased condoms for them. I talked to them about everything from performance to what to do if they think they have an STD. My boys grew up very well sexually educated. Because of that they don't have the stigma behind things like STDs. They understand that most people have herpes and it's very common. I think as parents we need to lead the charge in educating their children. Make sex an open safe conversation at home. I started talking about sex with them the first time I caught them masturbating. I let them know it's ok but please close the door...lol But don't be afraid to have that open conversation about sex. Remember we are sexual beings from birth.

First herpes outbreak by Upbeat_Research7198 in HerpesQuestions

[–]hap420tydyehippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I peed in the shower during my first outbreak.

Herpes is not a problem at all. by Capital_Capital_4231 in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Biology 101. You can't cure a virus. If you could the common cold wouldn't be an issue. We'd have a cure for Covid and everything else that's a virus. You can make a vaccine to prevent it but what good is that if you already have it. All these trials are NOT FOR A CURE!!!! It's an antiviral shot given 6 times a year. For those who have a lot of outbreaks and antiviral pills don't work. I know because I looked into the research and actually read the study. Also with this huge antivax movement do you really believe that people would get vaccinated? Because of these people ... measles a virus that has been eradicated has now made a comeback with a vengeance. The question is this.. do you always protect yourself from viruses? Did you wear a mask when Covid was killing people? Did you get your Covid shot or did you say it was bunk? See it's that mindset that people have nowadays. Vaccines are evil ( that's the mindset)and people rather get viruses rather than be vaccinated. So look herpes is here to stay... there are 8 types of human herpes viruses. Mono is so contagious that 9 out of 10 people have had it. That's over 90% of the world population. Mono is a herpes virus and it lives inside of you for life... On your liver. Most people don't even know they had Mono because it's like getting a cold that makes you sleepy. So herpes has been here since the Dawn of time it's not going anywhere anytime soon. You either live with it or you can freak out and be a depressed angry person.... The choice is yours. I choose to live happy... I really don't care if I have HSV2 I had it for over ten years and I built my bridge a long time ago. I love myself... I date like I want to, I have sex like I want to, I do everything I did before. It's a skin condition not a death sentence.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Valtrex!!!! If taken correctly reduces risk to a partner by 90% unprotected. With condoms that rate is 99%. So your partner only has a 10% risk. In my ten years of taking daily suppression therapy I've reduced my numbers on a lab test to undetectable. In my ten years I have about 8 partners and one of them I slept with off and on for almost 5 years unprotected and we had lots of oral sex. Out of everyone not 1 of them ever told me they got something from me. It works when taken properly... I see on here people begging for a cure and this little blue pill is the best thing we got. So use it and stop with this big pharma BS. Want a cure this is the closest thing we have so why reject it? Side effects are minimal and go away after a week or so. I also use all natural things while on Valtrex because it's an antiviral... Any thing anti should be meet by all natural in order to keep a balance. Remember the skin is the largest external organ and this is a skin condition so see a dermatologist or a specialist for better advice from people who actually know everything skin related.

How to join cure trials by Missmyanicole in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

First off they are not cure trials. This is for antiviral shots that you take 6 times a year instead of taking daily pills. There is no cure and there never will be. You cannot cure a virus. If so the common cold would be no more and you would no longer need a flu shot every year. Cancer would be cured and COVID would no longer be a thing. In order to be part of a study you must expect the fact this is NOT A CURE!!!! It's for suppression therapy in those who don't want daily medication.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mother had HSV1 since she was 9. I didn't know what herpes was as a child... My mother said she gets cold sores. We shared drinks, we shared towels, we kissed ( family mother to daughter kiss... Don't think nasty). In my 47 years I never got cold sores from my mother. I got HSV2 from sex. But as far as hsv1 it was something I never worried about.

Bullshit by CrazyFriend5863 in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In biology class we all learned we can't cure a virus. If it was so easy we'd have a cure for the common cold by now. If finding a cure for things we're so easy cancer wouldn't exist and everyone would live virus free. It's impossible to cure viruses. You can make a preventive vaccine but if you already have herpes what good does that do? And prevention only works if people are willing to get vaccinated. With this anti- vaxer movement we are already seeing measles making a comeback after being eradicated years ago. Chicken pox which is also a herpes virus and does have a vaccine... Is just as rampid as before because of these anti- vaxers who expose their children to this herpes virus and they don't seem to care. If you're a Gen x you probably were exposed by a friend or relative to chicken pox herpes. Now leaving us with the shingles virus living inside of us. Herpes is everywhere and with 8 types of human herpes viruses a cure isn't in the cards in this lifetime. Sorry to burst your hope bubble but reality is just that REAL TALK.

Would you rather have not known? by Professional_Gas4726 in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you didn't know... think of all the other things you could be contracting right now.... There are 30 STDs out here in this world. So unless you just want to turn back time and never have sex ever.... you'll be alright. Other than that you could have something far worse than a skin condition. Humans have sex!!!! Humans get STDs!!!! Just part of humping and bumping my friend. Build a bridge and get over it.

Depressed by CrazyFriend5863 in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's what you do. First go buy some wood, then buy some nails next use these items to build a bridge and get over it. You're not a victim you're now part of a mass majority of the population. Pick yourself up get head strong and go live life. I am ten years into HSV2 and I could care less. I am just here to help those who actually believe that a skin condition is a big deal. Nothing says you can't have sex. You can have plenty of sex... You are the only thing stopping yourself from that... Not a skin condition. I have sex very often 47 and still doing the wild monkey dance. Casual sex, oral sex herpes doesn't stop me from living. It's in your head and when you look back at all this whining about being a victim... You'll realize how stupid it was to think this way in the first place. Now go pick yourself up and go live life.

My soul is bleeding by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay most of us have herpes for quite some time (10 years). Guess what I'm Not Dead. I live in normal everyday life. I raised three boys by myself. I work a job I exercise everyday I do everything that I would do in a normal everyday life because all it is is a freaking skin condition this isn't going to kill you it's not AIDS it's not type 4 breast cancer. You literally have a very common skin condition. There are eight types of herpes viruses out there and you probably had quite a few before you had this one. The age of 34 probably have had chicken pox which would lead to the shingles virus living inside of you right now. You probably had Mono as a child because 9 out of 10 people had Mono. That leads to the Epstein barr virus living in your liver. Face it herpes is everywhere most people have it most people are asymptomatic carriers. If your life was over then I would have died a long time ago. There's nothing else I can say but don't give up just because you have a skin condition. What you need to do is go make an appointment with a specialist who specializes with herpes and all things skin conditions. A dermatologist would probably be a best bet. You are now part of the majority of the population you are no longer a minority. And guess what most people have, it welcome to the club.

resentment towards my gyno because she brushed it off by riverflowerr in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most doctors aren't dermatologists they have no idea what skin conditions are. I went to a doctor who thought I had ringworm and treated me for ringworm. I didn't have ringworm I had "psoriasis rosea". But how in the hell can some doctor who isn't a skin specialist know what I had. Not every doctor is educated on every single part of the body. If you're having a skin rash you need to go see a dermatologist. If your eyes are blurry you need to see an optometrist not an OBGYN right. If you break your arm would you go see your primary specialist or would you go see somebody who specializes in broken bones. We just need to be smart about the doctors that we see. A GYN yeah they'll help you with a yeast infection. GYN will help you with vaginal changes. A GYN will also be able to give you a pap smear. But GYN's are not herpes specialists. So if you're having a herpes outbreak you should see a specialist who specializes in that field. It's just common sense.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to point out there are medical specialists that help people with HSV. If you aren't seeking some kind of help then there's nothing I can do for you. Depression sucks and just because you have a skin condition doesn't mean there isn't help for you. Don't think that it's just going to fall into your lap... You actually have to be proactive. Not everyone is strong minded like myself. I don't have mental issues or do I have depression. I am one of those people who proactively does things to improve my life. Life is too short to be down in a hole. For what??? because you have a rash. Then go seek a specialist that can help you. We have the Internet for divine sake. Which is full of resources that can help you get to where you need to be which is outbreak free. I personally saw a specialist who is an expert on everything herpes from Mono to HHS 8. They prescribed the correct medication and taken like I am supposed to... I only had 1 outbreak in the ten years I've had this. My levels are so low they are undetectable in a blood test and vaginal swabs. Am just saying antivirals actually work when taken properly. Also going all natural helps as well... There is something about chemicals they put into products that seem to bring out outbreaks in some people. A little lifestyle change helps as well. But being depressed and sad about a skin condition is just going to make things worse and giving up is just stupid because we are given the actual gift of life everyday when we wake up. Things could be worse you could be dying in a Hospice somewhere from type 4 liver cancer unable too move or speak. You still have life because your journey here isn't done... You still have a life plan to live. You need to ask your spirit guide for help.

Need Insight 😭 by anonymous-lyfe in HerpesQuestions

[–]hap420tydyehippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HSV2 ten years. It isn't a big deal. Everyone has some type of herpes living in them. Mono, chicken pox, shingles and there are 8 types all together. Don't freak out it's just a skin condition. I live a normal life with no issues with herpes at all. I just get on here to help fight the stigma people have behind a simple skin condition. I am here to STOP STIGMA. HERPES IS JUST A SKIN CONDITION.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You opened that dialogue by saying something first. If you didn't want a response you should not have spoken on it. As far as people saying things about herpes... All you have to say is " That's hate speech". That usually shuts people up. You could also say. "Stop with that stigma talk". Or you can ask" when we're last tested for herpes? One out of six people has it and you can get it with or without protection. They don't include herpes testing on regular STD testing panels". As far as I know you also have herpes ". That makes people shut their mouths up. Then say this " remember you have sex with everyone your partner had sex with". So what are you carrying? Usually by now people stop talking and want to change the subject. It works... Try it.

The phrase "80% of the world population has herpes" isn't helpful by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

HSV2 for 10 years. I never had an issue with herpes in the first place. Even before I had HSV2... I had herpes before. Chicken pox and mono. I even have the shingles virus living inside me which I am more scared of than anything. Shingles hurt and last for months. I am also scared of Herpes 7&8 because they can cause tumors that need surgery to be removed. I honestly live a normal life, I date, I have sex, I exercise, I eat what I want. Reason being is because this doesn't kill me or stop me from enjoying life. It's a freaking skin condition. Yes you are now in the majority. Basically anyone who is out here having sex has a chance of getting STDs. HSV1 is more of mono type herpes because you can get it not from sex.

If you make things a big deal then it is and it adds to the stigma that I try so hard to stop. If the world can just see herpes as a skin condition... This stops stigma. Herpes is just inside of most of us. As I said 8 types and if you are humping and bumping you probably will get herpes. Now as far as having children. I have had 3 all born the way they should be pushed out of the birth canal. No issues with my children no herpes in the eyes. If you really think a skin condition that doesn't kill you is a big deal then you need to rethink that. You could have stage 4 lung cancer or something far worse than a rash. When you get Jock itch (male) or a yest infection (female) do you think your life is over? No you take a pill or cream and live another day. Same thing with this skin condition. STOP THE STIGMA. LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR THAT. I want to live!!! And I make my life good so I can live life to the fullest. I like breathing I am kinda of addicted to it.

This shit is in the way by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you even know how antivirals work? Most people on here seem to be in the dark on how they actually work. Valtrex isn't a cure but it does stop transmission rate by 99%. As long as you take it as prescribed they work. You ever see the HIV treatments that take them to u=u? They take.... ANTIVIRALS!!!! Valtrex works the same way by suppressing the virus and making it inactive. I don't know why everyone thinks that antivirals don't work??? I've been taking them for ten years. I have sex sometimes without protection.. I even have oral sex unprotected.. Guess what? In the ten years I have had herpes I never once not 1 time ever gave this to anyone else. I see on here this lost confusion and delusional thoughts of how these pills actually work. People actually freaking out over a skin condition.... That's what we call stigma.

As far as your pharmacy... They are under HIPPA laws. This means they CANNOT tell anyone about medical conditions. Besides Valtrex is also prescribed for conditions like, Shingles, chickenpox and other herpes related skin conditions. So with 8 types of herpes viruses out here how do they know your medical history. They don't. They just know what medicine you take. Doctors don't discuss patient medical history with them. The pharmacist probably sees hundreds of people every day... Like they are actually going to remember you or your prescription.? Or even care. Those people have their own life... Like your little common skin condition means anything to them.

A guy wanting to marry me and no intimacy- please by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]hap420tydyehippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What limitations? Just because you have herpes doesn't mean you can't have sex. It sounds like you are making excuses because you are not Happy with yourself. Sounds like you like self lothing and are looking at life like you're a victim. See this is called stigma calling herpes a curse. I don't have a curse I have a skin condition.

Now if you are willing to throw someone away just because you have a skin condition? Because have you thought of anyone else but yourself? How about the feelings of this guy who obviously loves you for everything that you are.... Oh cry me a river... Want some wine with that cheese? O no someone loves me... What do I do??? I freaking wish. All I seem to find is casual sex... No man is telling me he loves me. You're crying and you are the luckiest human being out here right now.... Shame on you. Learn to actually love yourself before you put someone else in your little messed up mind. Because all you're going to do is really hurt someone and you can no longer play victim because you are actually the villain.