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 PJ Hamel On NPR!

All People Who Are Taking "Valtrex"

daisy79
posted 01/11/2008, comment (1)

Daily Reminder

When I was 15 years old,  I was raped by two men.  They stole my virginity and gave me herpes.  I was angry for a long time, but I couldn't do anything w/ that anger so turned it to shame... at least with shame I can punish someone...myself.  that was 13 years ago and i now take daily Valtrex. I am grateful for the meds,... Read moreChevron
Brucie
posted 12/29/2007, comments (2)

Lots of Gripes

It's depressing that there are so few support groups for std's and herpes in big cities. I only found one and it's not even in my home town. And doctors are not quick to point you in that direction since it isn't socially acceptable to talk of much less get help for it. This is one of my biggest peeves about having herpes. NO... Read moreChevron
Julie
posted 12/19/2007, comments (6)

New to Herpes and It will not take away one day of happiness - not one

I just found out i have herpes.  I received it from my husband of 4 years who did not know he had it (I can only believe he is being truthful).  He thinks he got it from his exwife who was having affairs for years.  I am a 42 year old college educated professional mother of four beautiful children.  I am not supposed to get... Read moreChevron
ashleybama
posted 12/03/2007, comments (5)

terrified

I was diagnosed with genital herpes when I was 18 years old (about 3 and a half years ago). At the time, I had just begun dating and having sex with my boyfriend of about 3 months. I was devastated. I was sexually molested by my babysitter when I was 5 years old. Coming to terms with that was hard, trying not to be permiscuous as a teen was hard... Read moreChevron
dp2007
posted 11/29/2007, comments (2)

I just have some advice

I have had herpes for about 5 years now. I contracted it from my husband, who at the time was the only person I had slept with. After learning I had it, he confessed to cheating on me numerous times. We divorced, which was hard because now I had to tell my potential partners my situation. which is my advice. Always tell. don't be too... Read moreChevron
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There are two types of HSV, HSV type 1 and 2, and both can cause genital herpes.

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