Question:
Hi! I just came back from the dr 3 hours ago after getting the news that i have herpes 2. I cried at first but then I thought hey it could be a lot worse! I am mean look around people are dying all around us from one thing or another and my dr told me that this is not a death sentence and that I can continue to live as normal with herpes. I am trying to learn everything that I can about it at this point because lets face it knowledge is power! I don't know when I got herpes I never have had any symptoms but when I went to get my yearly pap smear I told the dr to test me for everything so everything was good and negative except for Herpes. I was glad to find this group so I can actually see stories and stuff from people who have been living with this and so that I can learn from their experiences!

Answer:
Hiya,

I'm sorry about your diagnosis hun, as I got mine two days ago. Again, I suppose in some twisted way it's proof to how it really is out there, as there is almost a new story daily. BUT, on the other side, it totally means that we really aren't alone in this....though I'd rather be united with someone for something a little more interesting, like a 6th toe or something,lol.

(I hope it's not coming across that i am downplaying this situation, I just rather laugh a bit than cry. My eyeballs hurt,lol)

Truth be told, it appears that you are handling your diagnosis with such a kickass attitude. When I was informed, I spazzed, as in grade A, usda choice full blown freakout, but I think it came from lack of understanding. This forum has calmed me down big time!

I hope you're health, physically, and mentally stay true with you :)

Meh, just wanted to say hi, as I am new too. :)

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Thanks and hello whatkinda luck. I am trying to stay positive, I just got another call from my doctor to come in for a discussion (which I think is an attempt to swindle more money from me and my insurance company), he already informed me of all my other test results and we talked about the herpes so I don't know what he wants to discuss now! You were diagnosed 2 days ago, huh (you sound like a vet already!). Hell 2 days ago I didnt even consider having this but I was waiting on the dreaded HIV test (thank God I didnt have that). i have been looking on the forum also and just hearing others stories lets me know that i am not alone so that is very comforting.