Genital Herpes - All People Who Are Interested In "cold sore"

jellee

posted 08/23/2009, comments (5)

...and it wasn't his fault.

I was just diagnosed with Genital Herpes on Friday. I originally thought I had a yeast infection, because my symptoms were VERY similar to a preivious yeast infection I had. I already know I got the virus from my current boyfriend, because his ex-girlfriend had Herpes. I've always been very cautious of STDs and STIs, I've been tested after every... Read more Chevron

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Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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posted 02/20/2009, comments (7)

Five questions to ask your doctor about suppressive therapy

I see a lot of patients who take suppressive therapy with no clear understanding of why they are taking it, what the goals are of suppressive therapy and most concerning ... taking the WRONG dose! I also see patients who suffer through multiple terrible outbreaks of herpes who have NEVER HEARD of suppressive therapy! Here's a... Read more Chevron

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I got diagnosed with herpes 3 days ago.

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posted 08/24/2008, comments (3)

Life after the Initial Outbreak

So my first outbreak went away much faster than I expected. When I went to the doctor's around the 25th, the doc announced I was 'about 60% recovered' and then, 2 days later, it had all cleared up. Since then, it's been goin well. I know I should expect another outbreak within this year and I'm not ruling that out. But for now I am just... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/15/2008, comment (1)

Foods That Can Lower the Frequency of Your Outbreaks

Herpes is not a medical condition typically associated with diet; however, outbreaks of this painful virus have been linked to two amino acids. While the research is not conclusive, those who suffer from this virus are usually willing to try any remedy that may reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks.Research has found that people with... Read more Chevron

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kryptkey

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posted 03/25/2008, comments (0)

Found Something Great

Dear friends. I have a rather mild case. I do get outbreaks every few months. I just tried this Sepreh Soap that I ordered from www.seprehsoap.com It feels so great. I swear that it shortened my outbreak and soothed the itching. I actually use it on my whole body, check out the ingredients. It is a very high class soap. I hope that people find... Read more Chevron

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