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Does herpes need to be treated?
#26858254 - 08/02/20 07:16 AM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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I've recently come to the realization that I have genital herpes. I'm single and not sexually active at the moment, I became infected a while ago.
Is it something I need to tell my doctor about? Does it even need to be treated? The herpes sores flare up once every couple months and go away on their own. Is this something I should tell my doctor about? Is there any point in treating it? or should I just leave it alone and let nature run its course.
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Anonymous #1]
#26858280 - 08/02/20 07:28 AM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Jesus Christ
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Anonymous #2]
#26859940 - 08/03/20 01:07 AM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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yah tell your doctor. probably nothing they can do, but maybe there is i dunno. best to get professional advice on how to go about it moving forward.
dont feel too bad about it, just be upfront with partners moving forward, protect others and all that. youll probably still do just fine with meeting people too
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Anonymous #1]
#26860252 - 08/03/20 08:19 AM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Anonymous #1 said: let nature run its course.
Please Google Image "untreated genital herpes" with all safeties off.
You'll be running to the doc like Forrest Gump.
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Asante]
#26861216 - 08/03/20 04:42 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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It doesn't need to be treated, and you will be okay. You will continue to get flare ups and they are unpredictable. If you would like more information, please consult a medical professional.
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: bluegill] 2
#26866679 - 08/06/20 03:05 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Yes it needs to be treated, viruses shouldn't be allowed to run rampant.
Keep in mind it might also be HPV.
If youre mature enough to be sexually active be responsible enough to go to the doctor.
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Anonymous #1]
#26867310 - 08/06/20 08:43 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/herpes/how-do-i-get-treatment-for-herpes
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What happens if you don’t get herpes treatment?
The good news about herpes is that it’s not deadly or even very dangerous. It might be annoying, but herpes doesn’t get worse over time or cause serious health problems like other STDs can.
If you don’t get treated for herpes, you might keep having regular outbreaks, or they could only happen rarely. Some people naturally stop getting outbreaks after a while.
There are a few reasons people may decide not to get treatment. They might not have that many outbreaks, or their outbreaks don’t really bother them. Or maybe they’re not having sex, so they’re not that worried about having herpes right now. Whatever your situation is, getting treatment for herpes is your choice.
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: TheFakeSunRa] 1
#26868267 - 08/07/20 12:25 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Treatment is up to you but you do need to confirm it is herpes and not a more serious STD, autoimmune disorder (such as some type of dermititis), or even cancer. And yes your doctor should know about it.
If you have insurance and plan to be sexually active it would be a good idea to get on medication that supresses outbreaks as this SIGNIFICANTLY lowers your risk of spreading it.
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: CookieCrumbs]
#26871804 - 08/09/20 03:30 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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"Ignore my flare up, go down on me!"
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Asante]
#26872287 - 08/09/20 08:29 PM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Woah that's gnarly. I have a minor case compared to that. I get 1 of those circles that's like 20!
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Anonymous #1]
#26872671 - 08/10/20 03:33 AM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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If you plan to have sex with people, cure your STD's.
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CookieCrumbs said:
If you plan to be sexually active it would be a good idea to get on medication that supresses outbreaks as this SIGNIFICANTLY lowers your risk of spreading it.
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Asante]
#26872698 - 08/10/20 04:21 AM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Ain’t no curin’ teh herps..
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: TheFakeSunRa] 1
#26872723 - 08/10/20 04:59 AM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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TheFakeSunRa said: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/herpes/how-do-i-get-treatment-for-herpes
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What happens if you don’t get herpes treatment?
The good news about herpes is that it’s not deadly or even very dangerous. It might be annoying, but herpes doesn’t get worse over time or cause serious health problems like other STDs can.
If you don’t get treated for herpes, you might keep having regular outbreaks, or they could only happen rarely. Some people naturally stop getting outbreaks after a while.
There are a few reasons people may decide not to get treatment. They might not have that many outbreaks, or their outbreaks don’t really bother them. Or maybe they’re not having sex, so they’re not that worried about having herpes right now. Whatever your situation is, getting treatment for herpes is your choice.
Not necessarily true. I’ve had patients....babies, who caught HSV from their moms & developed encephalopathy as a result. It’s not common, but it happens & in the cases I’ve seen it’s profoundly devastating to the child.
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Dark_Star]
#26872905 - 08/10/20 08:58 AM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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I don’t think that’s very relevant to this conversation but I’d mention it next time I went to the doctor too
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Anonymous #1]
#26873143 - 08/10/20 11:43 AM (3 years, 6 months ago) |
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Just trying to understand, OP- Why would you not get a diagnosis and treatment for your STD?
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Goodness, Asante. Was eating.
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birdeatingspider said: Just trying to understand, OP- Why would you not get a diagnosis and treatment for your STD?
A) It's embarrassing. I don't want to have that conversation with anyone.
B) I get a single sore on my dick the size of the "o" on your keyboard 4-5 times a year that lasts for a week and goes away. It's not like i'm walking around with sores all over my dick everyday and causing discomfort in my day to day life.
C) There is no cure. I'm in no rush to go to the doctor during a global pandemic so they can prescribe some pills that make it so I only get a break out twice a year instead of 4-5 times.
I've had it for about 1.5 years now. I was hoping that it was a sore from not lubing enough during masturbation or chaffing from exercise. I tried my best to convince myself it wasn't herpes with other plausible causes. Apparently herpes is common so I don't feel like too much of a freak but it's not something I'm going to be open about until I become sexually active again. Even then I would only discuss it with my partner and ask them to keep the information to themselves.
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Anonymous #1]
#26884417 - 08/17/20 08:09 AM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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It’s alright buddy I’m dealing with the same shit. One sore every couple months or so then gone. I haven’t told my doctor either. Fuck it. I’ve had it for 3 years or so and it’s gotten better actually with no treatment. You’re not alone.
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Asante]
#26884532 - 08/17/20 09:33 AM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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"Ignore my flare up, go down on me!"

So you did!

"You ain't kissing me with THAT mouth! KISS MY ASS!"
So you did.

TREAT IT.
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Re: Does herpes need to be treated? [Re: Asante] 1
#26885151 - 08/17/20 03:35 PM (3 years, 5 months ago) |
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Asante posting pics of worst case scenarios for a extremely common virus that rarely progresses like that is straight up ignorant fear mongering. You’re acting irresponsible and hysterical. He doesn’t need to see that shit.
To the OP
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It's embarrassing. I don't want to have that conversation with anyone.
Dude. Doctors don’t give a fuck man. No doctor is going to judge you, think less of you, or anything like that for having a medical problem. It’s good to let them know. You got a virus. A doctor isn’t going to think any less of you. I don’t think it’s a big deal either way but it’s still better, much better even, to let your doctor know. Then you can make an informed decision with your doctor if you want a cream or anti-viral or whatever they have for it today. It’s treatable. When I go to the doctor I tell them about my problems with addiction and mental health and whatever. I want them as informed as possible so they can help me the best they can. They also have information about how to handle your sex life responsibly moving forward, how to avoid HIV, and I don’t even know because I’m not a doctor. Don’t sweat it. But also don’t be embarrassed to talk about any aspect of your health with your doctor.
Good luck dude
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