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healthgal

posted 07/24/2008, comments (0)

Can Herpes Be the Explanation For My Severe Pain??

There is no "typical presentation" of herpes. Some people after exposure will develop outbreaks or recurrences with a vesicular, painful rash. Others never see lesions or rashes. Even others - fall somewhere in between with localized pain coming first, followed by a rash. According to a recent study, some people... Read more Chevron

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Ash526

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28 years old, want to find love, but scared to start dating again

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

What to do?

Well, I have lived with genial herpes for 1 year, but have not told a soul. I haven't told family or friends, not that i would be judged but I have already judged myself. In a way I don't feel like they need to know, but I do know I would have to tell future partners. I just want to get to know me and my comfort zone. Is it really any of my family... Read more Chevron

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boyfrom30

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

Alot of questions

I was recently diagnosed with HSV 2 and I have alot of questions.My girlfriend was diagnosed first and I decided to go get tested.I showed no symptoms at all and the doctor told me that maybe I was asymptomatic and that I might not ever show signs.Well to make this story short I requested Valtrex even though I showed no outward... Read more Chevron

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Kate

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

A Dose of Conversation Online

I'm thrilled to share the good news -- today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral's and its sister sites' unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called "Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online," the story features interviews from our communities and expert patients! Check it out:... Read more Chevron

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Mask

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I got diagnosed with herpes 3 days ago.

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (3)

Shocked but attempting to deal with it: 2

But the fact was, it was already stinging...so I applied it gingerly over the visible sores, only to realize that yeah, hmm, even if the stinging increased only by a fraction, it still increased. So I grabbed a handful of tissues, jammed a folded postcard into my mouth to bite down on for the pain, and patted most of the cream off. I noticed... Read more Chevron

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