I contracted genital herpes a year and a half ago, and I'm now getting
to the point where I have to learn to deal with it in practical terms.
I was hoping some of you might be able to give this newbie some advice.
I'm a gay male, and 18 months ago, I developed clusters of blisters, ...

My g/f, who I have seeing for only a relatively short time, but with whom I
have become very close, has told me she got genital herpes about 20 years
ago and has ocassional suspected mild outbreaks.  I'm not sure yet if it's
type 1 or 2 but it's probably type 2.  I have had type ...

Hi, I wasn't sure what group to post this to, as I don't think it's herpes,
but don't know what it could be. I have recently developed something that
looks like a rash around my inner thighs, right below my penis/genitals.
They are red spots, and they are quite large, but are not ...

"A common but overlooked anti-viral agent is quercetin, found
naturally in red onions and the skin of red apples"
2 more foods are now being added to the list of antivirals, along
with a bunch of other foods and such.

A while ago I posted about my girlfriend and I both getting tested for
Herpes via the Western Blot.  Our results came back in August and
we've both tested positive for HSV-1.
Here's the kicker...she's had oral symptoms for years and as far as I

Dr. J.E. Williams on Viral Immunity has recommended is his book,
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1571742654/102-9836365-4168917?v=glance
the use of formulas that
contain gentiana such as Longdan Xiegan Tang, for herpes.

If one feels they have been exposed to herpes, how long must you wait
before getting a blood test.  How long does it take for the antibodies
to show, typically.
Additionally what is the rate of female to male transmission during

Found this info from a totally unrelated forum (UV studies) most of this
went over my head, but I thought I'd share anyway.
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) normally causes vescular lesions on mucocutaneous
surfaces but can also cause encephalitis. The virus can reactivate from the

It's so dang quiet in here I'm beginning to think Elvis has left the
building.
Permanently.
I hope he isn't feeling blue, or something.

after receiving herpes, i've become more insecure about myself in finding a
partner.
i was a little before in other areas of my life - feeling imperfect around
claimed perfect people,  now my emotions are out of wack....

I have read the the incidence of herpes type 2 is 78% for prositutes
and 83% for gay men.
I am both but I am fairly sure I don't have it. I worked between ages
18 and 21 as an escort and now am 22. Over my life I have had about 20

Hi, my girlfriend of 3 months has just told me she has/had genital
warts. The reason she told me is that her pap smear has indicated a
problem... she's been re-tested and we're waiting for the result. I
had always thought warts were cleared up with antibiotics or something

I've genital herpes and have been diagnosed with HSV1 and HSV2 for over 2
years.  Due to stress, I've been having frequent outbreaks.  I've been
taking 1000-1500 mg of Valtrex a day and 4000-6000 mg of L-lysine daily with
little results.  I've been taking frequent soaks in my hot ...

I know that by using Valtrex daily, it can decrease the frequency of
outbreaks down to a minimum of once a year.  However, I was reading about
the product datasheet from GSK, and one interesting point that it kept
bringing up about advising patients with renal disorder that it ...

                                  Can you have herpes and it lay dormant
for 30 years before you know you have it?
Thank you,
Jerry