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just diagnosed... what should I do?
I was just told that I had my first abnormal pap... my reading of HPV/LSIL/CIN 1 confirmed that I know when and who gave this to me. He is uncircumcised and gave me a bacterial infection which is why I went in. I am so angry right now... with myself and my instinct that I should not have had sex with this man, but I did anyway. I had just gotten out of a nasty divorce and was extremely lonely and stupid. I haven't spoken to him in quite a while, but I just want to tell him and be angry with him. I know it is no use though. What is worse is I have now infected a guy friend of mine that I started seeing about 6 months ago and I don't know what to do about that either. I don't think he will be there for me and I know he will be angry and never speak to me again... How and should I tell him? I was just getting my life on track and now...?
I was told it may go away on its own. Is this real common? I have my biopsy scheduled for next Wednesday. Will it hurt? What is the percent likelihood that it will lead to cervical cancer eventually? Is there any possibility that any other cancers will be more likely because of this? Anal, ovarian, uterus, abdominal and I am sure there are tons of others I am not thinking of?
Also, I've taken birth control since I was 16, so almost 12 years now. I did have an IUD when I was married for about 3 years, so I guess that takes it down to 9 years. I understand this can put me at even higher risk for cervical cancer with HPV, so should I get off of it? I dislike it anyway....
I've been reading on supplements... folic acid, shark cartilage, minerals and vitamins C and E... do you have any suggestions? I have been taking Juice Plus, a food based multi, magnesium/cal, and a couple of other things for quite a while, eat an almost 100% organic diet (I do eat meat, but am trying to cut back on red meat and other highly fatty meats), exercise 3-5 days/week and don't smoke. I'm 150, 5'6", 27 and generally do not get sick. Is there anything else I can do? I'll eat an all raw diet if that will work!
I do drink alcohol... sometimes too much when I'm all stressed. Should I quit all together? Normally I probably have 6-12 drinks a week, but sometimes more. Mostly wine. I started having less since I found out.
Thanks for the outlet.
I was told it may go away on its own. Is this real common? I have my biopsy scheduled for next Wednesday. Will it hurt? What is the percent likelihood that it will lead to cervical cancer eventually? Is there any possibility that any other cancers will be more likely because of this? Anal, ovarian, uterus, abdominal and I am sure there are tons of others I am not thinking of?
Also, I've taken birth control since I was 16, so almost 12 years now. I did have an IUD when I was married for about 3 years, so I guess that takes it down to 9 years. I understand this can put me at even higher risk for cervical cancer with HPV, so should I get off of it? I dislike it anyway....
I've been reading on supplements... folic acid, shark cartilage, minerals and vitamins C and E... do you have any suggestions? I have been taking Juice Plus, a food based multi, magnesium/cal, and a couple of other things for quite a while, eat an almost 100% organic diet (I do eat meat, but am trying to cut back on red meat and other highly fatty meats), exercise 3-5 days/week and don't smoke. I'm 150, 5'6", 27 and generally do not get sick. Is there anything else I can do? I'll eat an all raw diet if that will work!
I do drink alcohol... sometimes too much when I'm all stressed. Should I quit all together? Normally I probably have 6-12 drinks a week, but sometimes more. Mostly wine. I started having less since I found out.
Thanks for the outlet.
Ok, going in for my freeze today. I hope it doesn't hurt too much... and that she gets it ALL. ;) Keep me in your prayers, please.
i had what u have....got a LEEP...3 clean pap tests and #4 will come in August.just keep up with the paps and u'll head off the cerv cancer!I am!
Well, it is official... I have moderate dysplasia or CIN II. I get it frozen off week after next. She says it isn't much, but it has to be treated. I guess my largest fear is that my body doesn't fight it off and I end up in London with cervical cancer. I don't understand the healthcare system over there and have no idea what to expect. I just hope that it all works out. Ok, well, hope that it goes away, right?
check out juice plus. doc should have no issues with that for starters. it is recommended by all the head haunchos at MD Anderson cancer center. it will supplement his already good diet. the doc should be able to recommend other supplements that can support his cardiac and immune functions. Kyolic is a garlic based supplement and he should most definitely check it out because cardiac issues are garlic's specialty!!! there is actually a formula specific to cardiac support. i'm sure it will support immune too, but the immune one contains a mushroom compound that boosts immune function. get on their website and you will be able to see what i'm talking about. my dad has high blood pressure and cholesterol and works in the healthcare community and these are things he takes too. i believe a good magnesium supplement would benefit him as well. supplements that are water based should not be a danger for him... that would be your multi vitamins and things like cal/mag... these are not meds, rather vitamins and supplements. one should always use caution, but nothing i've named should interfere with meds he is on. may check on if he can take B vitamins though. although water soluble they may increase energy which may or may not increase blood pressure. the book, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, is a great resource and will also contain warnings when necessary. it also talks about herbal supplements that may be taken which you will need to check against any meds he takes. vitamins and minerals support a healthy diet, exercise program and help get you what perhaps you can't get enough of with today's schedule and habits.
Possibly research on how he can build his immune system. Diet, exercise, supplements and if he's willing try acupuncture. Kyolic formula 103 is an immune booster, B vitamins, a good food based multi, mineral supplement etc. No smoking, no second hand smoke, very little drinking etc. He has to build that up to fight it
I just ran a google on how to treat genital warts for males... I don't know much about it, but this cream came up. Has he tried it? I think there are pills he can take to help suppress it too. What has he tried?
How Aldara Works
Aldara Cream works from within by activating the body's own immune system. When Aldara Cream is applied to the skin, immune cells are activated and travel to the area. For example, in the case of genital warts, the activated immune cells work to eliminate cells that have been infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes the warts.
Aldara has no direct antiviral activity and is not chemodestructive or cytotoxic. The clinical relevance of these findings and the mechanism of action of Aldara cream in treating actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell carcinoma are unknown.
How Aldara Works
Aldara Cream works from within by activating the body's own immune system. When Aldara Cream is applied to the skin, immune cells are activated and travel to the area. For example, in the case of genital warts, the activated immune cells work to eliminate cells that have been infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes the warts.
Aldara has no direct antiviral activity and is not chemodestructive or cytotoxic. The clinical relevance of these findings and the mechanism of action of Aldara cream in treating actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell carcinoma are unknown.
i'm not down on marriage...and sorry ur having problems.HPV warts are spread by genital contact...they are called genital warts...Drs.Hook and Handsfield have throughly researched this.If u want to b-lieve otherwise then do...but to post here that warts lie dormant for years and are not sexually transmitted is false information.It defies all the info posted on HPV warts in this forum.
I think perhaps the confusion is that we were mainly discussing high-risk HPV (ie the kind that causes cervical cancer) and not low-risk (the kind your hubby has). High-risk is not prevented very well with condoms, but I have no idea about low-risk... I assume it is and you are probably doing the right thing!
Aren't there drugs that help suppress the warts nowadays? I see those commercials... "I have herpes and I don't want her to" etc... would those help him??
Aren't there drugs that help suppress the warts nowadays? I see those commercials... "I have herpes and I don't want her to" etc... would those help him??
i agree with mayflowers..if u have no signs of this....then why practice safe sex?i was led to b-lieve that due 2 previous posts u said u had high risk HPV?that is cervical!and it is gone now?if u have no signs of this then how could u b xposed to it thru him with ur monogomy?u can't!..none of this makes any sense!
Does your husband have the type that causes warts or the type that causes changes on the cervic? Have you undergone any type of treatment or just letting it run it's course?
I think you and your husband are taking this all to the extreme. There is no reason to practice safe sex since you probably already have the same strain as him. You can't keep getting the same strain - once you got it, you got it.
This a very common virus and over 90% of sexually active people have it in some form or another.
I have been married in my 20's and early 30's and since then have been in 3 long term relationships. I am dating a great guy right now but I have no plans of marriage, my choice. He has been exposed to high risk HPV through me but probably has had it before and never had any issues with it. We do not use protection for sex and actually have a great sex life. It's wonderful especially since I know I can't get pregnant!!! That's a great freedom.
There is no reaons for you and your husband to change your sex life b/c of HPV.
I think you and your husband are taking this all to the extreme. There is no reason to practice safe sex since you probably already have the same strain as him. You can't keep getting the same strain - once you got it, you got it.
This a very common virus and over 90% of sexually active people have it in some form or another.
I have been married in my 20's and early 30's and since then have been in 3 long term relationships. I am dating a great guy right now but I have no plans of marriage, my choice. He has been exposed to high risk HPV through me but probably has had it before and never had any issues with it. We do not use protection for sex and actually have a great sex life. It's wonderful especially since I know I can't get pregnant!!! That's a great freedom.
There is no reaons for you and your husband to change your sex life b/c of HPV.
It went okay... I'll know early next week. Kinda hurt;(
Question... even during a normal pap the swabbing hurts. My new doc (since I recently moved) said, "hmm, interesting" when I told her that the swabbing hurts. Does this cause you all discomfort and pain? I would describe it as onset of cramps with dull pain with the moving of the q-tip.
Question... even during a normal pap the swabbing hurts. My new doc (since I recently moved) said, "hmm, interesting" when I told her that the swabbing hurts. Does this cause you all discomfort and pain? I would describe it as onset of cramps with dull pain with the moving of the q-tip.
piece of cake..u'll be fine!
Good luck. You'll be fine. Let us know how everything goes. BTW, just b/c you have hpv doesn't mean you'll get cancer. Less than 5% will actually develop cancer and usually there are a other factors involved (# of births, other diseases, smoking). Just HPV alone will not cause cancer. I called the CDC and they told me that one. Call the CDC if you get bored one and ask them about HPV and cancer.
I am going in for a biopsy in 1 hour... scary! Eeek.
4got to add..u stated that u b-lieved no infidelity in ur marriage and that u got this by non-sexual means..why would it b a "battle in ur marriage" as u posted prior now?
so are they watching ur hpv?or do u hafta have a LEEP?
I will certainly be aware of what's been said here... I don't share many articles of clothing, so I think that is safe, I don't use washcloths and I can't think of anything else that would transfer fluids from an infected area. I'll make double sure not to loan a bathingsuit just in case!!
I'm sorry it is a struggle in your marriage. I can't imagine the stress it would have brought into mine.
Thanks for your feedback.
I'm sorry it is a struggle in your marriage. I can't imagine the stress it would have brought into mine.
Thanks for your feedback.
it is a lot to comprehend.......this forum reading the docs advice to others daily and www.ashastd.org are great helpers as well.and TIME is a healer in so many ways....ur very welcome!
Thanks for all your info. It has been a bit overwhelming to comprehend and I think shock can make it harder. You really helped me become able to deal with this is a calm and smart manner;)
if it goes dormant..it is asleep.Not to be caught again.if it acts up again then one has caught a new strain according to the docs!it will not go in2 cervical cancer if we have our paps and keep healthy...paps ignored for a long time can go in2 cerv cancer if no prior history of hpv but cervical issues as some has posted here.it can go either way..but not 2 ignore those paps!All of us want love,companionship and sex is nice but at what cost 2 ourselves?I won't get re-involved with anyone until i know them for quite awhile....quite a long while! ur wise to follow what u know is right 4 u!
So after 6-18 months, it goes dormant... is it just then a matter of time and immune system strength until it acts up again? And I'm assuming that if it does it will be more serious or more likely to go into cervical cancer? Do you think it is 100% likely that eventually we will have to deal with cervical cancer?
I am in the process of getting gardasil, but I already plan on abstinence. It seems that it is the best way, not only to prevent STDs, but to ensure that the relationship is founded in trust, love and respect and not emotional dependence. I can just be so stupid... or perhaps needy... looking for love and finding it "in all the wrong places" type thing. Maybe this is just a means to stop this particular suffering. I read the other day that people want to understand the nature of their suffering more than they want their suffering to cease. I think I want it to cease! Ha!
I am in the process of getting gardasil, but I already plan on abstinence. It seems that it is the best way, not only to prevent STDs, but to ensure that the relationship is founded in trust, love and respect and not emotional dependence. I can just be so stupid... or perhaps needy... looking for love and finding it "in all the wrong places" type thing. Maybe this is just a means to stop this particular suffering. I read the other day that people want to understand the nature of their suffering more than they want their suffering to cease. I think I want it to cease! Ha!
in prior posts u stated ur doc told u that plus getting it from hand towels.....sorry i musta misread that!
the docs here state that High risk hpv can clear the body in 6-18 months.It then goes dormant...asleep in the body......u cannot catch the same strain or give it to someone else BUT u could catch one of another 38 some genital strains of HPV and get it again on ur cervix.fun stuff eh?yikes!I think its very important for women who want to be out there dating to ask the man what std's he has had and to get testing b4 engaging in sex.My health is more important than male companionship and sex!Some think i'm nuts and thats unrealistic......some think if u use condoms its cool.....condom use prevents HPV transmission about 60-90% according to the docs in this forum.There is still that chance!I choose abstinence...i think if i meet someone honest and understanding i will know...whats meant to be will be.I've never been the kind of woman who pines cuz theres no man in my life.This last one was quite the ordeal....one i have learned a great deal from and will not repeat.If u r in ur 30's your chances of meeting a good man are out there..i sure hope so for u..but that margin decreases as u get to be in ur 40's and 50's and that is a documented fact.it used to be that the pill reduced rates of cervical cancer...that info could now b reversed with new research.I think u should be true to ur values and morals.......and be prepared to fly solo for awhile for many men want it now/fast and will go on2 the next woman who will give it to them.I hope someday u meet someone will have the same values/morals u do......quite a feat in this challenging world we live in!
Also, I've been on birth control pills for almost 10 years with a 2 year break on IUD... I understand this can enhance the potential for cervical cancer after 5 years of use... especially with HR-HPV... any thoughts? I'm considering going without BC until I've met someone I do want to get serious with, but I get such long, painful periods it's hard to stomach.
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