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Saturday, November, 21, 2009
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Our Genital Herpes Experts

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Jerry Kennard
posted 06/24/2009, comments (5)

Phobic about Herpes?

There's little doubt in my mind that a lot of messages relating to genital herpes are underpinned by fear. On the one hand we tut-tut people who stigmatize those with a sexually transmitted disease but on the other we point out the distressing consequences to people who are disease free but who we view as exhibiting high risk behavior. Maybe it's... Read moreChevron
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Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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Internist
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 moreChevron
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healthgal
posted 12/29/2008, comments (0)

Herpes Testing

To provide some clarification, since so many of you write to me asking about herpes testing, here's a run down of the current available tests.  They each have limitations, though I indicate which are the most specific.  A doctor will quite often take your history/examine you and then "marry the history/exam findings to the... Read moreChevron
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Heather Reese

Heather Reese

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Nutrition Expert
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 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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