Medical question: Is there any possible way to completely heal Herpes II complex?
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No... short answer, but it can be controlled.
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Herpes is VERY manageable and the frequency of attacks depends on your immune system and how your body is reacting to the virus... the body generally adapts and you cease having outbreaks after about 7 years- but you can spread it even after then!\n\nI caught it 2 years ago. It's traumatic when it first happens. I got lucky as far as having people to talk to, though- my boss, a coworker, my aunt (who has never given it to her husband and had kids)...\nThe emotional pain of getting "it" can be devastating! Obviously, you catch herpes from sex. Usually with someone you trust. It sucks.\n\nIf it helps any, there are ALOT of guys out there who are VERY sympathetic and will date (and sleep with) you anyway. Herpes does not make you "damaged goods".\n\nI do think it's important to get on the daily dose of acyclovir, valtrex, or zovirax before becoming sexually active again. This way, when you meet someone you are interested in having sex with, you have done all that you can do to prevent the spread of it and with a condom their risks will be VERY minimal.\n\nThis also helps when you decide to tell a guy. Usually I've been like "um... well, I always use condoms anyway, but I also take Valtrex for herpes to reduce the transmission rate...". Then I tell him that it reduces the asymptomatic shedding by 80-90% and if we use a condom, and I'm not having an outbreak, his risks will be VERY small. I usually blurt it out around the second date or whenever we start talking about sex.\n\nAlso, when you do go dating again, older men (age 30+) are MUCH more understanding. Guys in their 20s just don't haven't been around the block enough, for the most part. Most older guys have usually been with a chick who has "it".\n\nIf you're having an outbreak, epsom salt baths can help sooth it. Bathing does not spread the herpes virus.\n\nTry not to think of yourself as "sick" if you can help it. I find it's best (for my stress levels as well) just to deal with things matter-of-factly, educate myself on the facts, screw everything else, and treat myself like a queen.\n\nCatching herpes made me, oddly enough, respect myself MORE. I caught it from being assaulted, so maybe the anger-releasing assertiveness-learning "**** it all" attitude was also a way of dealing with THAT stress. As I said, I was very lucky to have people around me who I could talk to. I was also lucky in that I was able to reconnect with my body, not generalize one incident to "men in general", and to have supportive male friends (I got thouroughly spoiled in the months following).\nSorry for getting off on the ramble there- so much to say...\n\nAnyway- hope that atleast some of this helps- feel free to contact me....
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You don't. Caused by Herpes virus (same virus as chicken pox...you probably had chicken pox, didn't you?) Do all you can to boost your immune system, go to doctor for Cyclovir treatment that may be indicated. DO NOT use steroids of any kind, such as cortisone...will make the infection much worse. Basically, the only way you can get over this really painful disease is to get rid of stress in your life, do the vitamin thing to boost immune system. and see another doctor who specializes in HIV diseases. Shingles is a real problem for those with HIV, as are other nasty Herpes viruses. Therefore, I would see a doc who has great experience with this disease. Cyclovirs are used to combat Herpes I and II, Epstien Barr, and Cytomegalo virus. Check it out and I sincerely hope you find some relief quickly. But ... change docs. This one is doing you no good.
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There is no cure currently for the herpes virus. It is a virus and will stay with you the rest of your life. \n\nIf you have it, the only thing you can do is take medication to suppress the virus and prevent breakouts. Medication can be taken daily or just when you are having an outbreak or "feel" an outbreak coming. \n\nThere are a few medications that someone can take. Acyclovir (Zovirax) tablets, famciclovir (Famvir) tablets, and valacyclovir (Valtrex) tablets. There is also an acyclovir (Zovirax ointment), but it offers little benefit in the treatment of genital herpes and is not recommended.\n\nIf you don't have herpes the best thing you can do is to protect yourself. Always wear a condom, or if you are a girl, insist the guy does. Although condoms are NOT 100% effective they are the best thing you can do to prevent getting the virus, other then abstinence.
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Yes there is an amino acid that will help to slow down the herpes break out.  It wont cure it or stop it always but it will help. \n\nIt is called L-lysine's popularity as a nutritional supplement arose as a result of some studies suggesting that the amino acid may decrease the recurrence rate of some infected with herpes simplex virus.\n\nTHIS IS A FACT.  Try it.
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Yes you can.  Herpes is caused by a virus.  The virus is present whether the person is showing symptoms or not.
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there is no cure for herpes
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There is a lot you can do. First, because a cold sore (or any virus) can't survive without heat put Ice on it. Sounds weird I know, but it works. Second, I rub a cream mixture of asprin and vaseline on it. It's ugly but works great because again, the asprin kills the fever. Other fixes and a lot of people find them helpful would be to get a prescription cream from your doctor. I used to get reoccuring cold sores until someone explained that you can kill the virus with cold. Now whenever I feel on coming on I immediately put an ice cube on it and it never surfaces. This has worked 100% of the time if I catch it right away. If you don't, try the asprin and vaseline overnight. When you wake it should be gone. Also, the recommendations about Lysine are also good ones.  Make sure you take a multi-vitamin to support the uptake of all related vitamins and minerals needed to fight off the virus and take a lysine supplement with it. BUT remember an ice cube doesn't cost anything and can save you a lot of time and energy. I can't recommend this enough.
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No, but a man I know who had it has been in remission for over 5 years.  Best wishes.  It must be scary wondering if it will come back.\n\nThink positively and get lots of exercise to boost your immune system!!
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Re: the post above...You cannot get cold sores or genital herpes from cats or dogs.  They do not carry the virus.\n\nHerpes is a big family of viral infections, including: \noral herpes/herpes simplex 1 (cold sores,) \ngenital herpes/herpes simplex 2, \nchicken pox, \nshingles, etc.\n\nThe symptoms of each are different though.  \n\nCold sores tend to be small and most commonly are found on the lips and the area around the mouth.\n\nGenital herpes tends to produce larger sores (but not always!), and can be painful.\n\nA doctor can figure out which type you have.\n\nKeep in mind, when it comes to oral sex, you can transmit cold sores to someone's genitals.  You can also transmit genital herpes to someone's mouth.\n\nThere are tons of over the counter medicines for cold sores, and many prescription medicines for genital hepres.
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I don't know what that is, but if your doctor told you, wouldn't she or he have also told you whether or not it's curable? I say ask the doc, or look it up on Webmd.com.
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FINDING A TREATMENT THAT WILL WORK BEST FOR YOU.\n\nGenital herpes is manageable. Over the years, a number of treatments offering effective relief from symptoms of genital herpes and cold sores have been developed (see list below).\n\nAccording to a survey conducted by the American Social Health Association in 1991, most patients with Herpes try between two and five different therapies. \n\nThese include: \n\nPrescription drugs \nOTC "cold sore" treatments, \nHerbal remedies \nVitamins \nNutritional changes \nPsychotherapy
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Medical studies (I believe in the 1950's) showed that very high doses of vitamin C (requires an intravenous infusion) were very effective in clearing shingles and post-herpetic pain.  You will need to find a knowledgeable Naturopathic Physician or Medical Doctor to get this type of treatment.\n\nYou can try very high doses (1000 - 2000 milligrams) of oral vitamin C, taken every hour throughout the day.  These high doses can cause diarrhea in some.  Also, even these high doses may not be able to raise serum levels of Vitamin C high enough to be effective.\n\nAlso consider seeing your Chiropractor.  Spinal manipulation of the involved vertebrae has, in my clinical experienced, helped some recover faster from herpetic pain.\n\nBest wishes and good luck.
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Yes.\n\nwith the help of RIBAVIRIN and INTERFERON.\n\nMany many patients have been cured.
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yes, natural remedies, try taking colloidal silver, and elderberry, these are both antiviral, there are other antivirals, ask about them at a health food store.  also doing body cleanses will help.  you'd be surprised at what all improves by cleaning all of the toxins out of your body.  also there is a substance called dmso also found at health food stores that works great.  look up neveranoutbreak.com  so many options for herpes you wouldn't believe it
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Clinic treatment like cryotherapy (freeze the infected area), laser and loop electrosurgical excision procedure can effetely remove genital wart\n\n"Do not cut it yourself", those virus is deep down in your skin. Removeing the skin doesn't work at all
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I'm so sorry to even have the knowledge to tell you this. I contracted HSV from a boyfriend of a year after he had unprotected sex with some slut in Atlanta and then crawled into my bed. Now I am in new relationship with a man I've known for nearly two years. I will have to tell him about herpes too. After herpes, everything in my life changed, but it wasn't the disease that hurts the most -it's the stigma, hurt, and the inability to trust someone else. After the first outbreak it's pretty much smooth sailing except all those old feelings are brought up with every new outbreak. Three years ago, I had a relationship with a man who admitted after we had dated and had sex for nine months that he had herpes. At first, I was okay with it until I realized that he lied to me. He lied by not saying anything. He made the decision that I wasn't a person enough to decide whether I wanted herpes in my life. Then I wondered, "What other decisions is he making for me?" That was scary. Then Mr. I'm Getting Kicks in Atlanta took my ability to choose. He decided that it would be easier to not tell me that there was another person in our bed than to tell me the truth. Someone has already taken your ability to choose, but you and I have no right to do that to someone else. You don't want to go into your new relationship and have someone feel that way about you. Approximately 1 in 4 people have genital herpes and really it's no big deal. The stigma is the thing that ruins people's lives. If it didn't exist than there might be better relationships. I will be telling my next partner within as soon as sex comes up. Tell him in a relaxed setting (clothes on) and really talk to him. Tell him before you've had any sexual contact. It's okay if he's weirded out by it. Tell him, "I know what it feels like not to be valued as person because someone did that to me. I care for you and I want there to be no secrets between us. I have herpes." Give him an envelope filled with reading material so that he can see for himself. Then quickly tell him what herpes means, i.e. a noncurable skin condition. Try to be as positive as possible, he is going to look for cues from you to understand how to feel. Personally, I won't be choosing another sex partner now before marriage. I know this makes this harder, but I consider this a huge warning to not trust "Goodtime Charlie" with a go-round with my body. It's worth more than that.