Newly diagnosed with Herpes Type 1

[Guest common]

isn't it common for gays to get herpes, warts, STDs in their life time?

It's like a collectible items

[Guest straight?]

1 hour ago, Guest common said:

isn't it common for gays to get herpes, warts, STDs in their life time?

It's like a collectible items

Why? you are not gay?

 

Isn't it common for straight people to get herpes, warts, STDs, HPV, Syphilis, covid, ... during their life time?

[Guest dr. Lay man]

4 hours ago, Guest sad said:

I'm the one who started this thread. 

 

I was diagnosed with Herpes Type 1 on my dick in Jan 2021. 

 

I spotted an ulcer on my inner lips. Is this considered a relapse? Should I start taking medicine now? I don't feel feverish.

Does it have to be on my dick to be considered as relapse?   

 

a. Get more vitamin C and other vitamins.

b. Always get sufficient sleep.

c. Don't get stressed.

d. Get sunlight

e. Eat a healthy diet, don't skip meals.

f. do some sports.

 

Relapses happen in most cases when you are stressed and fail to get sufficient sleep.

 

Ulcers at the lip appear if your immune system is going down or if you have an infection (can be cold/flu). The immune system is down if you suffer from above list or did not follow the advice as per the list.

 

Note: Vitamin D is created through sun light, don't shun the sun, go out for 1 - 2 hours every third day and try to get some sunlight (and don't sit 24/7 at your PC watching porn.)

 

 

Exactly:

1 hour ago, Guest Tony Chen said:

Don’t be so paranoid . If brushing against someone can infect so easily, 99% of the population would have gotten it already . You won’t have to wait till now to Kena . 
you’ve already got it , so just learn to manage it . Better rest , sleep cycles. Control stress levels. Have medicines n creams on standby . You’d be fine. And ya, don’t do sexual activities with others when you have symptoms . 

 

[Guest Clearheaded]

When I was first tested to be positive with Herpes type 1, I was kinda devastated. That's 2 years ago. Looking back now, I think my devastation was uncalled for. 

 

1. I've NEVER had a breakout before. I was tested to be positive from my regular testing. But now knowing this, if I ever have ulcer in my mouth or lips tearing due to travelling to other countries or me biting my lips, I'll avoid sucking dicks. Likewise, make sure the person sucking your dick has no ulcers or sores at the mouth. 

 

2. I rmb how the doc tried to assure me after noticing I was visibly worried from the result. The doc was saying (and I paraphrase), "I don't know why they still want to categories Herpes type 1 as an STD or STI. It is so common, and you can get Herpes from non-sexual acts". 

Looking back now, I rmb how even my family members have had cold sores before too. 

 

3. The Herpes positive results in fact gave me new awareness and vigilance I needed. And in a way I'm glad it's Herpes and not any other STD. It's a wake up call. It could have been worse. Yes it can't be cured, yes it is irreversible, but it's something we can easily live with. 

 

 

To those who just got tested positive, be positive and not be overly worried like me! 

[Guest Derelict]

On 1/8/2021 at 8:19 AM, upshot said:

Catching it is a little less of a concern in my view.

 

The question is WHEN you HAVE IT, what will you do responsibly to ensure it does not spread to others. That's a moral question only one can ask themselves and know the answer. Same goes for other long term illnesses or infections. Sex is a powerful motivation for good and bad. But how is your conscience?

You have Warts l, Herpes Or what, tell us. You should have quite a few I am very sure.

[upshot]

1 hour ago, Guest Derelict said:

You have Warts l, Herpes Or what, tell us. You should have quite a few I am very sure.

 

[Guest sad]

I got herpes relapse at the same I got Coivd.

 

Not sure if it's coincidental or the relapse is caused by Covid because Doc said any stress on your body can cause the herpes to come again (including covid-19).

 

Did anyone face the same situation?

 

[Guest Guest]

hahahaha. All the best:)

Take care and take responsibility for thr horniness.

[Guest sad]

I'm the thread starter. 

 

I recently got my 4th outbreak within 3 years. Almost once a year. Doc said for Type 1, the occurrence is less frequent compared to Type 2 which can happen every 3 to 4 month.  

 

The blisters appear overnight without symptoms. No tingly sensation felt beforehand as mentioned by many. I don't have fever this time round. However, I have 8 blisters this time. In the past, I only have 1 to 3 blisters. Not sure why. 

 

I exercise regularly and take Redoxon Vita Immune Vitamin C & 10 Minerals Immunity Effervescent 45s almost daily. I certainly don't think they help in preventing outbreak. The most probable cause is work stress and lack of sleep.

 

As usual, the doc at DSC prescribed me with Acyclovir and Tetracycline cream. When I consulted the counselor, she told me not to take the medicine and apply cream if possible. Give it 7 days to let it heal by itself. If there is no improvement, then start taking.

 

This is to prevent the virus from growing resistance to the medicine and steroid in the cream can cause the skin to get thinner. It sounds logical but I'm not sure if I should follow. My biggest concern is the scars. Will scarring become worse if I let them heal naturally?

[Steve5380]

21 hours ago, Guest sad said:

I'm the thread starter. 

 

I exercise regularly and take Redoxon Vita Immune Vitamin C & 10 Minerals Immunity Effervescent 45s almost daily. I certainly don't think they help in preventing outbreak. The most probable cause is work stress and lack of sleep.

 

 

STRESS is what causes herpes outbreaks.  So try to accommodate your life for  less stress. Be frugal, so you don't have to stress over money. Practice meditation, cultivate your self-esteem, and approach work with less stress, no one will notice that you have left stress behind, and this can even improve your work.  Reduce your activities so that you have enough time to improve your sleep.  ( Imagine your stress if you had a wife and five children, and feel happy of being gay   )

 

You don't need to buy expensive supplements.  Buy regular vitamin C, either large capsules with slow release, or small capsules you take many times a day, because his vitamin does not stay very long in the body.  Don't forget large amounts of vitamin D3, like 10,000 IU daily.

[Benny33]

Take HPV vaccination. I had been taken 2yrs ago 

[singalion]

On 1/27/2024 at 10:55 PM, Steve5380 said:

 

STRESS is what causes herpes outbreaks.  So try to accommodate your life for  less stress. Be frugal, so you don't have to stress over money. Practice meditation, cultivate your self-esteem, and approach work with less stress, no one will notice that you have left stress behind, and this can even improve your work.  Reduce your activities so that you have enough time to improve your sleep.  ( Imagine your stress if you had a wife and five children, and feel happy of being gay   )

 

You don't need to buy expensive supplements.  Buy regular vitamin C, either large capsules with slow release, or small capsules you take many times a day, because his vitamin does not stay very long in the body.  Don't forget large amounts of vitamin D3, like 10,000 IU daily.

 

While stress might be one factor for causing herpes outbreaks, it isn't the only one.

 

Others may be lack of sleep, or when your immune system is down due to illness, let's say you suffered some infection or a flu. Other people just have an unhealthy life style, eat the wrong unhealthy things or eventually just sleep too late not having sufficient rest.

 

Also allow your body some direct sunlight. Plenty of guys in this region fear getting a sun tan and spend too little time outside. (vitamin D).

 

While taking Vitamin C tablets, powder may help, but still it is more relevant to take vitamins through the natural sources, squeeze a lemon, eat more often fruits etc. Vitamin C supplements may be taken if you suffer a cold or flu or any other infection.

 

Don't also forget, Ginger in this region is very cheap and fresh. Ginger is a very good and healthy antioxidant and comes with other benefits.

 

 

[Guest Wow]

On 1/27/2024 at 10:55 PM, Steve5380 said:

 

STRESS is what causes herpes outbreaks.  So try to accommodate your life for  less stress. Be frugal, so you don't have to stress over money. Practice meditation, cultivate your self-esteem, and approach work with less stress, no one will notice that you have left stress behind, and this can even improve your work.  Reduce your activities so that you have enough time to improve your sleep.  ( Imagine your stress if you had a wife and five children, and feel happy of being gay   )

 

You don't need to buy expensive supplements.  Buy regular vitamin C, either large capsules with slow release, or small capsules you take many times a day, because his vitamin does not stay very long in the body.  Don't forget large amounts of vitamin D3, like 10,000 IU daily.

 

2 hours ago, singalion said:

 

While stress might be one factor for causing herpes outbreaks, it isn't the only one.

 

Others may be lack of sleep, or when your immune system is down due to illness, let's say you suffered some infection or a flu. Other people just have an unhealthy life style, eat the wrong unhealthy things or eventually just sleep too late not having sufficient rest.

 

Also allow your body some direct sunlight. Plenty of guys in this region fear getting a sun tan and spend too little time outside. (vitamin D).

 

While taking Vitamin C tablets, powder may help, but still it is more relevant to take vitamins through the natural sources, squeeze a lemon, eat more often fruits etc. Vitamin C supplements may be taken if you suffer a cold or flu or any other infection.

 

Don't also forget, Ginger in this region is very cheap and fresh. Ginger is a very good and healthy antioxidant and comes with other benefits.

 

 

wow, so the two people who have the most free time to spam this forum and who are experts on every topic from politics to where to visit in Asia (with knowledge from  a thirty year old Spartacus guide in the case of one them) are now also qualified doctors?
 

impressive 

[Guest 2cents]

There are many supplements sold in chemists to reduce the severity of an outbreak and shorten the "flu-like" period. Check out Lyp-sine by Blackmores, or look for an Amino Acid called Lysine. You dose up on it when you feel an outbreak coming or when you see symptoms of an outbreak. It really helps with an outbreak of Type 1 Herpes.

[singalion]

Those who repeatedly suffer Herpes outbreaks may ask their doctors to stock up on one of the known drugs (Acyclovir, Famciclovir, and Valacyclovir)

But please seek a doctor first as you might have a certain drug allergy ...  or other reasons preventing you to take it.

Once the symptoms arise or when you go through a phase of sleep deprivation due to workload, stress etc, take this medicine immediately.

Then, you have it on hand and don't need to go to a doctor first.

It also will act immediately, as a result that the outbreak is less severe or doesn't start at all.

 

If there is an outbreak that already started, then there is acyclovir also in cream type to apply on sores.

[Steve5380]

9 hours ago, Guest Wow said:

 

wow, so the two people who have the most free time to spam this forum and who are experts on every topic from politics to where to visit in Asia (with knowledge from  a thirty year old Spartacus guide in the case of one them) are now also qualified doctors?
 

impressive 

 

Wow,  hopefully one day you don't associate health with qualified doctors.

 

Qualified medical doctors,  (MDs) mostly don't step into action unless or until there is lack of health.  The exception may be in the yearly checkups they recommend, which are mostly looking at the results of some lab works.

 

There are multitudes of studied persons with high degrees and qualifications who make their career studying ways to prevent illnesses and maintain optimum health.  If you are smart, you consult the recommendations by these persons by reading their books and watching their videos on YouTube.

[And then]

Regarding genital herpes.

Basically it is like cold sores around the lips, except it affects the ano-genital areas.

There is no cure for it, but usually, the outbreaks get less frequent and less severe with time, and often cease completely.

 

There are two kinds of treatment.

Episodic treatment, which you take tablets as early as possible at the outset of an outbreak. 

If episodes are very frequent or severe, there is suppressive treatment as well. 

For this, you take tablets every day to try to prevent outbreaks.