Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Welcome to the group ) I'm Helen 55, from NW Ohio... You didn't say what type of herpes you have so I sent links that should cover all of them, hopefully there is something in them that will be of help to you... ) Post when your up to it, there are lots of nice folks on here to help out and to listen... We're one big family on here... ) ((( Welcoming Hugs )))Helen so i was very recently told that i have herpes. I feel awful and disgusting.I was told about 4 months ago while i had my first outbreak. Yesterday i had the first re-occurance. I currently have this big coldsore on my top lip.it hurts so much and looks digusting.I feel so crappy.and words of advice on this, things to do to help? "When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 so i was very recently told that i have herpes. I feel awful and disgusting.I was told about 4 months ago while i had my first outbreak. Yesterday i had the first re-occurance. I currently have this big coldsore on my top lip.it hurts so much and looks digusting.I feel so crappy.and words of advice on this, things to do to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 HelloDon't feel bad. A huge proportion of the population have it and don't even know that they do, I think it's something like a third of the population have it. Also, the first outbreak is usually a good year or two after the infection, most infections are from childhood when some aunt or friend of the family gave you a friendly peck so it's not a comment on your morals as many would believe and never believe someone who claims to have been infected by you as they probably don't remember who actually infected them, you probably just happen to be around just before their first outbreak. The symptoms at the time of infection is usually just a fever. Just use the creams for cold sores, the Doctor can prescribe you some good ones or you can use over the counter ones like Abreza, keep your skin moist and relax (stress is often the trigger). They also have oral meds for it that hit the virus a lot harder and faster, just be sure to follow the instructions in terms of frequency of doses.Regards,On Oct 4, 2006, at 7:29 AM, noggintnog2 wrote:so i was very recently told that i have herpes. I feel awful and disgusting.I was told about 4 months ago while i had my first outbreak. Yesterday i had the first re-occurance. I currently have this big coldsore on my top lip.it hurts so much and looks digusting.I feel so crappy.and words of advice on this, things to do to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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