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herpes type 1 from singapore
Hi i am male from singapore and was diagnosed with herpes type1 on 4-may Now here to get some advice or little peace of mind. Please help
1) I am currently taking 400mg acyclovir medicine. Do i have to take it lifelong continuously to prevent the outbreaks?
2) now type1, what are the chances for becoming type2 and affect my genitals?
3) Tongue or gums symptoms due to type1? I can see some blisters under my tongue. Also my lips are dry and inner cheeks are little violet pale color
4) Eyes symptoms? My eyebrows are itchy and eyelid hairs are itchy
5) will they release my case details to spouse or employer
6) how about Contact tracing? Will they really check everybody related or around me?
7) when i go for dental treatment, do i have to tell doctors that i have herpes?
8) or All hospitals know my status already?
9) how about Insurance companies? Will they know it too? My employer pays my insurance so they will be informed as well?
10) i know its contagious but how? Utensils or share towel or toilet etc? By any other means?
11) Will my lips become normal or dry forever also can i lick it just like we used to touch it with our tongue when need to natural moitsturize?
12) any cure in China
13) should i always avoid
Sunlight? Or use some lip balm n enjoy summer? How long i can be under sun without applying any balm?
14) herpes Statistics in SIngapore?
15) do i have to go for Hep B injection or gardasil injection?
16) i took Blood test after 1 week and they said its positive. So even after 3 months window period, its same?
17) can tgis be aFungal or yeast infection?
18) i did Appendix surgery 3 months ago. Will there be any impact for that?
19) Can i drink beer weekly or monthly once?
20) Lip balms helpful?
My primary infection resulted in sores inside the mouth and it was due to HSV1. It's called herpes gingivostomatitis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingivostomatitis.
It's can be mistaken for canker sores but there are distinctions which I'm sure you'll notice. My herpes sores were blisters first (2 grouped together) and popped very quickly around my gums. It also came with lots of tingling (nerves around the mouth). Subsequent outbreaks were around the lips (some not noticeable but I could tell there were very small bumps through close inspection) and again lots of tingling. TRY NOT to lick your infection! If you're lucky your antibodies will fight off the infection in new areas but it's not guaranteed and you can re-infect other areas (everyone's body is different). I touched my lips a lot during the early outbreak and I think the top lip got a bit of the virus from the bottom lip. I've had canker sores before and they are due to deficient nutrients/vitamins or other factors such as stress..etc but it never came with clusters of blisters. Some were small open cuts inside the mouth but definitely not like the ones I got after a herpes blister.
Beer or alcohol can be a trigger but you'll discover all of this as you learn more about how your body deals with the virus. Likely you won't get the blisters inside your mouth again. Remember to keep stress to a minimal and good luck!
It's can be mistaken for canker sores but there are distinctions which I'm sure you'll notice. My herpes sores were blisters first (2 grouped together) and popped very quickly around my gums. It also came with lots of tingling (nerves around the mouth). Subsequent outbreaks were around the lips (some not noticeable but I could tell there were very small bumps through close inspection) and again lots of tingling. TRY NOT to lick your infection! If you're lucky your antibodies will fight off the infection in new areas but it's not guaranteed and you can re-infect other areas (everyone's body is different). I touched my lips a lot during the early outbreak and I think the top lip got a bit of the virus from the bottom lip. I've had canker sores before and they are due to deficient nutrients/vitamins or other factors such as stress..etc but it never came with clusters of blisters. Some were small open cuts inside the mouth but definitely not like the ones I got after a herpes blister.
Beer or alcohol can be a trigger but you'll discover all of this as you learn more about how your body deals with the virus. Likely you won't get the blisters inside your mouth again. Remember to keep stress to a minimal and good luck!
oral herpes is transmitted as adults almost exclusively through romantic type kisses. you won't transmit it from sharing food and drink.
usually symptoms inside the mouth on the cheeks isn't due to herpes. just because you know you have hsv1, doesn't mean that everything that goes on in the mouth is due to herpes.
oral herpes is transmitted to the genital area through oral sex. discuss with your partner their herpes status so you can make educated decisions about what precautions to take together.
usually symptoms inside the mouth on the cheeks isn't due to herpes. just because you know you have hsv1, doesn't mean that everything that goes on in the mouth is due to herpes.
oral herpes is transmitted to the genital area through oral sex. discuss with your partner their herpes status so you can make educated decisions about what precautions to take together.
Hi Grace
The blisters on both the sides of my mouth is not visible to others unless i use my tongue from inside and project it upwards.
I never used to have pimples on my body and face but now i have few here and there. And my body always seem to be in some pain. I am using childrens toothpaste for brushing.
As long as i dont touch some girls genital and kiss them on lips, can i have sex with them?
Also by using utensils (not sharing) at home will i transfer my disease to my family? But keep the plates together etc
The blisters on both the sides of my mouth is not visible to others unless i use my tongue from inside and project it upwards.
I never used to have pimples on my body and face but now i have few here and there. And my body always seem to be in some pain. I am using childrens toothpaste for brushing.
As long as i dont touch some girls genital and kiss them on lips, can i have sex with them?
Also by using utensils (not sharing) at home will i transfer my disease to my family? But keep the plates together etc
http://www.ashastd.org/std-sti/Herpes/oral-herpes.html have you read this info yet?
hsv1 can never turn into hsv2.
we usually only recommend treating cold sores as you have them but if you find you are having a lot of recurrences, you can consider daily therapy to help prevent some of them.
I have no idea about reporting for oral herpes where you live or contacting other partners. I doubt they do that for oral herpes.
hsv1 can never turn into hsv2.
we usually only recommend treating cold sores as you have them but if you find you are having a lot of recurrences, you can consider daily therapy to help prevent some of them.
I have no idea about reporting for oral herpes where you live or contacting other partners. I doubt they do that for oral herpes.
Hi Grace
Yes i had an obvious sore just like a pimple on top of my upper lip and after 2 days it was broken and became open sore then i noticed there are group of blisters on both the sides of my mouth
Rashes on my body also. And my igg blood test result number was 3.50
Yes i had an obvious sore just like a pimple on top of my upper lip and after 2 days it was broken and became open sore then i noticed there are group of blisters on both the sides of my mouth
Rashes on my body also. And my igg blood test result number was 3.50
so you had an obvious cold sore and they did a herpes blood test to diagnose hsv1 for you? do you know if it was igg or igm testing that was done?
grace
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