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Genital Herpes
Contracted Genital herpes almost 4 years ago and I'm still miserable. I have my good days, but I'm single good looking guy in the prime of my life and I'm terrified to get too close to the opposite sex. If GH has ruined my life how can i possibly risk giving it to someone else.
Here's my question: I do not get random outbreaks on my penis. It drives me mad that my penis & sac always looks like it has goose bumps on it. I'll get an occasional tiny wart (looks like a skin tag) and hope it goes away quickly, but often one or two are prevalent. In the beginning I used Condolox to remove these small warts but it often only works temporally until another one pops up. I WISH MY PENIS LOOKED NORMAL...I WOULDN'T MIND THE OUTBREAKS AS MUCH!!! I hate looking at these goose bumps and my urologist doesn't understand how crazy it gets me. He said there is nothing I can do???
Please understand that I never ever use pharmaceutical drugs. However, I am at my breaking point and need something that will make these goose bumps, which ultimately form into actually warts over time ( some do, majority do not) go away. I tried acyclovir and valtrax to prevent outbreaks a while ago. Again, not a fan of using these drugs, but I need help!
I try not to get stressed out and stay as active as possible. I pray everyday for a cure. Does anyone else experience this? Is this what happens to people with genital herpes...is this normal?
Here's my question: I do not get random outbreaks on my penis. It drives me mad that my penis & sac always looks like it has goose bumps on it. I'll get an occasional tiny wart (looks like a skin tag) and hope it goes away quickly, but often one or two are prevalent. In the beginning I used Condolox to remove these small warts but it often only works temporally until another one pops up. I WISH MY PENIS LOOKED NORMAL...I WOULDN'T MIND THE OUTBREAKS AS MUCH!!! I hate looking at these goose bumps and my urologist doesn't understand how crazy it gets me. He said there is nothing I can do???
Please understand that I never ever use pharmaceutical drugs. However, I am at my breaking point and need something that will make these goose bumps, which ultimately form into actually warts over time ( some do, majority do not) go away. I tried acyclovir and valtrax to prevent outbreaks a while ago. Again, not a fan of using these drugs, but I need help!
I try not to get stressed out and stay as active as possible. I pray everyday for a cure. Does anyone else experience this? Is this what happens to people with genital herpes...is this normal?
urologists are good for "plumbing" problems, when it comes to warts, see a dermatologist.
grace
grace
Thank you for your advice, it's comforting to hear you speak so casually about herpes. My main concern is that my warts are so small that my urologist doesn't want to remove them until they are a little bigger. I feel like I'm constantly broken out, will antivirals really solve my problems?
Are there any remedies besides antibiotics???
Thanks again for your help Grace
Are there any remedies besides antibiotics???
Thanks again for your help Grace
your genital herpes will not be an issue as far as having children.
Most folks won't turn you down because of herpes either. I know in my 25 years of having hsv2, I've only ever had 2 guys decide it was too much of a risk for them. yes I"ve told more than 2 or 3 guys too about my herpes ;) Most of my friends have never even been turned down because of their genital herpes. It's really not the deal breaker you assume it has to be. You can still have one night stands, you can still have long term relationships, it's just herpes. don't fear it, be educated on it!
the goose bump appearance is completely normal. It'll stay that way most of the time. No one's genitals are the completely smooth photo shopped things we see in porn movies or in professional pictures online! Our bodies are lumpy, bumpy and hairy :)
it's totally up to you how to treat your herpes and for how long. You can stay on herpes antivirals for a lifetime if you want if you have a hsv2 negative partner.
Why should there be a herpes spokesperson who is famous anyways? good grief - we don't need paris hilton as a role model now do we? Do we really want robin williams doing the lecture circuit talking seriously about this genitals? I don't think so!! I don't want to hear about their colonscopy's either !!!
see a dermatologist and get your warts removed. No reason to keep them around - treat them and be rid of them!!
grace
Most folks won't turn you down because of herpes either. I know in my 25 years of having hsv2, I've only ever had 2 guys decide it was too much of a risk for them. yes I"ve told more than 2 or 3 guys too about my herpes ;) Most of my friends have never even been turned down because of their genital herpes. It's really not the deal breaker you assume it has to be. You can still have one night stands, you can still have long term relationships, it's just herpes. don't fear it, be educated on it!
the goose bump appearance is completely normal. It'll stay that way most of the time. No one's genitals are the completely smooth photo shopped things we see in porn movies or in professional pictures online! Our bodies are lumpy, bumpy and hairy :)
it's totally up to you how to treat your herpes and for how long. You can stay on herpes antivirals for a lifetime if you want if you have a hsv2 negative partner.
Why should there be a herpes spokesperson who is famous anyways? good grief - we don't need paris hilton as a role model now do we? Do we really want robin williams doing the lecture circuit talking seriously about this genitals? I don't think so!! I don't want to hear about their colonscopy's either !!!
see a dermatologist and get your warts removed. No reason to keep them around - treat them and be rid of them!!
grace
Honestly, I don't need a counselor. However, a support team of speaking with those who have experiences with HPV2 and outbreaks along with their experiences and how the opposite sex reacts will definitely serve as much needed therapy. I have many passions and women has always been high on the list. It's just so disconcerting as the fear lingers about how this will effect my future and future children.
It's amazing how you never hear stories about famous people contracting diseases like this...its so huss huss. Not surprising that nobody wants to be the spokesperson for these issues.
1. Will the goose bump appearance ever go away?
2. If so, how long do I have to take these prescriptions?
I have condolox but my urologist strongly advised me not to use it b/c my case is so mild. I'm making a big deal about the smallest of bumps, but I can't help it!
It's amazing how you never hear stories about famous people contracting diseases like this...its so huss huss. Not surprising that nobody wants to be the spokesperson for these issues.
1. Will the goose bump appearance ever go away?
2. If so, how long do I have to take these prescriptions?
I have condolox but my urologist strongly advised me not to use it b/c my case is so mild. I'm making a big deal about the smallest of bumps, but I can't help it!
this is normal for your genitals to have that 'goosebump' look to them. that's just the hair follicles. If you think these are turning into warts, odds are they aren't.
if the condolox isn't working to keep your hpv under control, talk to your dermatologist about other options.
You can consider daily suppressive therapy with any 1 of the 3 herpes antivirals to keep yoru herpes under control. acyclovir is under $20/month even without insurance so it's pretty affordable.
Have you considered talking to a professional counselor or therapist about your feelings about herpes? Honestly if you are still feeling this way 4 years later and it's interferring with you having a normal life, it's time to start exploring those feelings and dealing with them better.
grace
if the condolox isn't working to keep your hpv under control, talk to your dermatologist about other options.
You can consider daily suppressive therapy with any 1 of the 3 herpes antivirals to keep yoru herpes under control. acyclovir is under $20/month even without insurance so it's pretty affordable.
Have you considered talking to a professional counselor or therapist about your feelings about herpes? Honestly if you are still feeling this way 4 years later and it's interferring with you having a normal life, it's time to start exploring those feelings and dealing with them better.
grace
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