Question:
I was just diagnosed with HSV2 today thinking that there wasn't a chance in the world. I've never had any visual symptoms but recently had a bacterial infection in the area which was taken care of with simple antibiotics. The Doctor asked if he could take some blood to run tests for STD's and i figured it couldn't hurt.

After getting off the phone with the doctor today i was pretty distraught and like many of you i felt so many emotions overwhelm me and cried for awhile.

I guess why I'm really here is because i feel this overwhelming guilt. I recently starting dating the most amazing girl ever and for once in my life decided to take things slow. But this girl is extremely unique, she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer when she was 16 and is now 25 and a survivor. She has many health problems that she has to take care of because of the many treats she had to undergo including chemotherapy, which we all know lowers your immune system.

I luckily haven't had sex with her but I recently performed oral sex on here. Even though i have HSV2 and from what I've read and to come to understand it is possible to transmit the disease orally without systems. Given her already low immune system im so depressed to think that I just passed on another disease to her adding even more to her plate.

I told her earlier tonight that I had it and she of course is going to get tested. But i feel so terrible, I had no idea that i had this, I feel so out of control of myself and my feelings. I dont know what else to do other then vent.....

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I know how u feel, ive just been diagnosed this week.. and I didnt have any symptoms as well.. I still cant believe I have this, and I'm still in a little bit in denial.. but I would like to say that it is awsome that u can stand by someone with cancer and hopefully she will stand by you..

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I know exactly how you feel. While I haven't gone to the doctor yet, I know that my ex-fiancee has herpes. I never thought I had it because I never had an outbreak (stupid stupid stupid me), but today I had a crazy itch down there, and upon inspection, I had about three open sores. They were so tiny they could've been mistaken for razor burn, but they were directly on my genitals and itched/burned a bit. My heart sank and I wanted to cry, only because I have been seeing this incredible guy that I care for more than anything, and we had unprotected sex for the first time three days ago. I have heard that chocolate and nuts aggrivate the virus, and I have pretty much been on binge lately regarding those two foods. I wrote him a long email explaining, because I wanted a chance to explain the situation to him unintterupted. I know there's a good, maybe even great chance that he is not infected, but this may make him want to break up with me and never want to see me again...on the other hand, our relationship is great and it will be the ultimate test, you know? In a way, a person's true feelings and motives are tested when regarding this "bug". If they truly love and care for you, they will help you out in any way they can. If they write you off and never speak to you again, then you know that that person is not the right one for you...I am having a blood test done soon to find out, but either way, I am still me. I love myself, even though I have this pesky critter in my blood.

I'm no doctor, but I can probably say that another good thing to combat this bug is taking DHA in the form of cod liver oil. DHA is basically a brain builder, and it will beef up your body and immune system to help keep the virus under control. I put my ex on it after we found out her had the herps' (btw, I did NOT break up with him b/c he had herpes...I broke up with him because he picked a fight with me in a movie theater full of children...)...so anyways, after he was diagnosed, I put him on DHA (which I had been taking for years), and his outbreaks stopped completely. I know it's common for them to lessen or stop after the first initial outbreak, but his were like GONE, baby! It is WAY expensive, but it's worth it. DHA will help in all areas of health, too! Not just the herpes bug!

Now I just need to go down to the clinic and face the music...if there's any to be heard from the ole' MD...

I wish you the best of luck and remember: it seems like a big deal, but in reality, it's quite common and it can't kill you. A good attitude always helps as well! LOVE YOURSELF!!!!

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I am newly dx with hsv1&2, i'm taking valtrex which i don't think is helping. this is my first ob, but my question is what is DHA? could u give us more info about it? thanks jpam.