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First I just want to say how happy I am to have find this message board. It seems to be the best on the net that I have ran across as far as the subject matter that we are talking about.
Well even though I wasnt totally diagnois with having herpes yet(the closest I got from a doc, was her telling me it looks like it is) I have come to grips and learn how to accept that most likely it is. I will get my culture swab results on monday. but from the knowledge I have gained from the doctor that doesn't really mean that you don't have it, if it comes out negative.. Sometimes the swab doesnt pull off enough stuff to be tested with. if it comes back negative I will take the next step by taking the blood test for herpes to see if the virus is in my system.
The reason I accepted it for being herpes is because the sypthoms I have are just like it will be. I am going through right now my second outbreak. and in both situations I have had the early "tingling, irritation" then the blister develops. then opens(which hurts like hell) then starts to heal, then go away. Now what else could that posibly be but herpes.
Just like most people that finds out about having herpes I was hurt and angry and i have had cried. But for everyone that may be going through this for the first time. just remember, it could be worse. the best thing to do is to accept it. There is nothing that you can do to get the virus out your body. But that doesnt mean that you cant do all you can to prevent outbreaks! The best thing to do is study and educate yourself. Most of the helpful info I learnt has been because of the desire of wanting to help myself be healther while haveing herpes. So to all . This may be a odeal but life goes on of course. We can get through this, outbreaks and all.

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I am in the same boat as you. I am still waiting on my test results. I can't stop thinking "if only I'd done things differently..." but I know that won't help anything. I know I just have to do the only thing I can right now...and that's educate myself on how to live with H. I'm so glad I found this forum, because I can get information and advice. I am going to tell my sister in a couple hours and I'm nervous as anything. I know she'll be supportive, but I'm still nervous. Good luck with your diagnosis.

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i admire your attitude at such an early stage. i think you will be well on your way to living a happy, fulfilling life. i learned about my diagnosis about 6 months ago, and yes, it has been hard, but it definitely gets easier with time. for most people, this becomes nothing more than an infrequent nuisance. and you are definitely taking the right attitude in educating yourself and trying to do the best you can for your health. i feel that there are some positive things that have come from this diagnosis. being more in tune with your body and your health, awareness about stds, and honesty in relationships are a few. i cannot deny that it's been pyschologically stressful at times and i'm still going through an adjustment period, but i'm keeping my chin up, and i hope you will too.

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thanks for the warm replys to my message. I have recieve word from the docs that it is herpes. I sorta expected that and was prepared to hear the news. I just got over a outbreak and have been taking the lysine vitamins ever since hearing the news. Hopefully it will stop the outbreaks. Well I guess thats all the news for now. I will like to keep people focus on more of what I go through with the various aspects of having herpes and will like to hear other people share there stories as well .Together we can get through this.

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I am also waiting for the diagnosis. I'm in between the negative swab and the 2nd blood test results. I am prepared for the unwanted answer though by educating myself and trying to have a postive outlook on life.

The doc said it looks like H and that it looks very mild to what she has seen. If it is mild, can it get any worse??

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when i was at the docs last, she said it looks like herpes. i said are u serious? and she said well yes. i didnt get the results back yet...but i know that it is H. So what are the lysine pillls? i know lysine is good for u and prevents breakouts...where can i get those? i agree with you guys about this message board. its been less the 24 hours since ive known about my diagnosis...and this board has klept me sane...knowing other people are out there feeling the way i do too! thanks alot guys!

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Lysine helps repair damaged tissue.
I would think you can find lysine pills on the shelf with the vitamins.
Or online. I've read you should only take it during an outbreak and not all the time. Here is some info:


http://www.berkeleywellness.com/html/ds/dsLysine.php
http://www.herpes.com/Nutrition.shtml
http://www.herpes.com/vir-l-lysine.shtml

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Lysine is dirt cheap. I got a huge bottle at walmart for 6 bucks