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Penelope James

posted 01/26/2009, comments (11)

Just When I Thought I Was Safe

Just when I thought I had control over herpes, I realized its elusive presence was greater than I had imagined. I’ve been on suppressive therapy for the last six months and, as far as I know, had never passed on the virus to anyone…until now. Last week I found out that there is a good possibility that a recent... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/15/2009, comments (0)

Pain managment during an out break

My doctor prescribed Lyrica for the pain during my initial outbreak.

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posted 01/06/2009, comments (5)

Is this really happening?

I went for a test today after suffering with severe discomfort for a few days. Chances are, I have herpes. When my doctor told me I laughed...I thought it was a sick joke. Earlier last year I battled an aggressive HPV infection (which was given to me by a stranger who took my virginity while I was drunk). After that long and painful experience... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/06/2009, comments (0)

Still beautiful & pure inside and out!

I found out that I had herpes when I got a blister around sept 17th 2008. I also felt many of the things that you are feeling. I went through a lot with my last boyfriend. I went through emotional pain etc...throughout the relationship he judged me. When I met him I was struggling with some things... Read more Chevron

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Penelope James

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posted 12/01/2008, comments (2)

Suppressive Therapy: Valuable Treatment for Recurring Herpes Outbreaks

Since I contracted herpes, whenever I’ve gone to the gynecologist she’s always asked me to estimate how many outbreaks I experience per year. I’m always taken back a bit by the question since, without medication, I tend to have about two outbreaks a month. I guess that amounts to 24 outbreaks a year, give or take a... Read more Chevron

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