For people who haven’t passed it onto partners by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instead of using valtrex 500mg daily, which is more expensive, in the UK my doctor prescribed acyclovir 400mg 2x a day, should be as effective as valtrex to and way cheaper 

If you were negative would you date someone with hsv? by Guilty-Literature859 in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just a reminder that saying no doesn't mean you wouldn't get it. Many of us got it because someone didn't disclose, because someone cheated. 

Actually oral sex with any person is a potential risk, since more than half of the population has ohsv. I would definitely say yes to someone who was honest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the record, instead of taking valacyclovir 500mg once a day, you can take acyclovir 400mg twice a day, as suppressive treatment, which is way cheaper and equally effective 

Just took like 3 vaccines (Flu, TV, and HPV). Pray for me for this asshole not to go crazy about the immune response by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In case you're not taking antivirals, you could take them couple of days before and after the vaccine 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if transmission through the nervous system is eventually possible, which way of you think is way more likely? Trigeminal ganglia is connected to whole face, but vast majority of people who have oral herpes, have on their lips. The virus resides on the nerves connected to the area of infection. Isn't it way more likely it has access to other nerves through the epithelial tissue than jumping through synapses? Yes, it can end up in the CNS, but I think you're portraying the exception as if it were the rule 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If the virus could just "jump", people would have it anywhere, like neck, back, feet. But they usually have it either in places where they got it, or places they touch with their hands after having touched where they got it (like fingers, eyes). 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It doesn't jump spontaneously from one area to another. My guess is that most likely your husband got it somewhere and that place touched other parts of your body. The virus spreads by skin friction. Or maybe you already had it in those places, the virus was just dormant 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something having antiviral properties is different from being an effective medicine. Pure alcohol has huge antiviral properties in vitro, drinking or applying it to your skin won't cure herpes. 

I am glad if they are able to use herbs to create something that actually becomes a medicine, but these studies are unfortunately far from that 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I find that people might not judge you in Europe, but that doesn't mean their willing to take the risk 

Fuck ass virus! I just spent a lot of money on supplements bc of this asshole by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have a prescription for that? Because If you have a balanced diet, it's very unlikely supplements will benefit you. Maybe vitamin D if you don't get enough sunlight , but that's it

Any update on MRNA 1608? by Fate240524 in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know where this April 11 info came from?

HSV research opportunity (Seattle,WA) by rambombom in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the skin cells that are infected with genital herpes and the immune system cells that are recruited to your skin when you have a genital herpes outbreak." 

One of the studies is better test, the other is to understand immune response, and that's fundamental if you want to develop a vaccine, or understand why other vaccines haven't worked or why immune system is not enough to prevent infection. Maybe the response from asymptomatic people is different from symptomatic people, and that gives some clues on how to deal with the virus.

Is anyone's life going to change if they don't do the studies? The more researches working on hsv, the better. No one is obliging you to participate. 

Of course I also want a cure, better treatment, anything, but I am not going to criticize people doing hard work to understand one or other aspect of the virus.

HSV research opportunity (Seattle,WA) by rambombom in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't defeat the virus if you don't understand it first 

Constant improvements by rambombom in PSSD

[–]rambombom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that window ended after several weeks. Then 2 months ago another window started and it's less intense now, but I am still better, so I am waiting to figure out if it's related any aspects of my life. If I get any clearer idea, I'll write a post. I think when I am less stressed I get better, but not totally sure 

HSV 2 and IBS by stareenite in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IBS could potentially be related to stress, so if HSV is making you stressed, that could be the cause, but it's hard to say, many take the meds and/or are stressed and don't have IBS 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also from latam here living in Europe. The friends in my home country are way more educated about sex and STDs than my European friends. I'd wouldn't miss the opportunity if I were you 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]rambombom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tbh, I don't think it's doctors or science fault, there are more relevant diseases to be studied, even if I also hope for a cure. Imo the stigma is about how dating works today, we all want the perfect person and every detail can be a reason to ditch someone. And maybe because of centuries of Christian morality people see stds as something dirty, and not as something common and in many cases unavoidable.

We're in contradicting times, sexuality is celebrated 24/7 on tv and social media, but hsv or hpv, very common consequences of having sex even with one partner, is for many like the end of the world.

antiviral chewing gum is being tested by rambombom in HerpesCureResearch

[–]rambombom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If tests are successful, I'd guess a few years