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Nothing Like Starting Over

Gayla — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:06:38 +0000

I guess that’s what I get for saying I didn’t like the old blog.

Something terrible happened over the weekend that’s caused my blog to completely bottom out. I’m having to start completely over by scratch. Four years is a lot of content to recoup.
Fortunately I learned a LONG time ago to save everything. So I have backups of all my content, it’s just a matter of replacing it a little at a time.

Please do bear with me as I get The STD Resource back up to function.

I apologize for the inconvenience. In the meantime, if you have any questions that you were coming here to look for answers, please feel free to email me privately. I’ll do my best to answer any questions you have.

Gayla

Herpes Picture

Gayla — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:46:54 +0000

One of the most common mistakes that anyone with herpes can do is to begin a search of self-diagnosis based on herpes pictures they find on the Internet. Some of the most gruesome herpes pictures are on display on the sites you will explore when seeking out descriptive herpes pictures. Keep in mind that most pictures you will find are in fact absolute worst-case scenarios that are not common images of what you will experience in a textbook case of a herpes outbreak. Speaking from experience of attempting my own personal self-diagnosis through this particular medium, I can safely say that I myself went misdiagnosed for over a year.

Most cases of herpes will present minimal lesions. Common sense would tell us this very fact is true as herpes is so widespread and is one of the most commonly spread sexually transmitted diseases. Relying on herpes pictures that are found on the Internet and in books found at the library cannot be discounted, but proper examination from a medical professional is always the most conclusive way of diagnosing any unexplainable condition that may be taking up existence in your life.

Following are a list of links where herpes pictures can be found. Again, the herpes pictures are some of the worst case scenarios, extremely graphic and should not be used as a form of self diagnosis:

Afraid To Ask – Listing herpes pictures and various other STD’s

Yahoo Images (Absolutely the WORST CASE Scenarios - Do NOT rely on these photos to show exactly what herpes looks like - every case varies)

Using herpes pictures found on the Internet and in the various condition related books is fine if it is only being used as an inquiry of what could happen. Some of the most common cases of herpes cannot be captured by photo to provide herpes pictures, as it most commonly exists. When taking into consideration some of the most common misdiagnosis’s that occur in the case of herpes, real herpes pictures might be displayed under such topics as yeast infection, insect bites, jock itch, urinary tract infections, abrasions or razor burn, ingrown hair follicles, and even hemorrhoids.

When seeking out herpes pictures, you might take into consideration the descriptions of herpes that people living with the virus are stating on message boards, chat forums an in personal stories. Many people living with herpes are providing this type of information in lieu of herpes pictures through forums such as Yoshi2me and Herpesonline.org

Rather than seeking out herpes pictures and upon viewing the oftentimes-terrifying herpes pictures you will find then resigning to the after thought “that doesn’t look like me!” Visit your local Planned Parenthood. A little known fact is Planned Parenthood diagnosis’s cases of genital herpes on a frequent basis in both situations of male and female patients.

If you are a parent of a teenager and are looking to frighten the willies out of them to prevent early sexual activity, you may just get the job done by exposing them to the herpes pictures you find with a single search on the Internet.

Herpes can be a stressful condition to have. It can be painful and debilitating in some cases. Herpes should not be discounted just because it is a common virus. The herpes pictures you have or will view are indeed actual cases of herpes and can happen. Herpes is not a virus that can be explained by a single description, it is a complicated virus that affects the millions who are living with herpes in very different ways. The worst-case scenarios that are displayed in the herpes pictures provided in the links above are most likely to happen in initial outbreaks or in the cases of those with challenged immune systems.
Common recurring outbreaks are often so minimal that they do go unrecognized or misdiagnosed. Often blown off as one of the above-mentioned conditions.

For anyone who is sexually active, it only takes one partner with either genital herpes or oral herpes to continue the spread of the herpes virus through intimate contact ranging from kissing to sexual intercourse. Take responsible control of your own life; take the time to get tested properly for sexually transmitted diseases prior to engaging in any intimacies with your partner.

A person living with herpes will not display lesions as they appear in the herpes pictures you will view. Know that herpes can be in a contagious state even when lesions do to actively appear on your partner. Easing your own mind and that of your partner can provide a relationship that is free of the questions pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases.

To get a real picture of herpes, look around at your friends, family, neighbors, classmates and any other person you come in contact with. One in every four people you will see is displaying the truest picture of herpes available in their very existence.

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Herpes Symptoms

Gayla — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:06:52 +0000

Genital herpes is a contagious viral infection that affects an estimated 45 million Americans. To place this in a broader more mentally visible picture, genital herpes is affecting as many as one in every four people who are sexually active. There are an estimated 1 million new cases each year that are believed to occur. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).

There are two types of HSV and both can cause the herpes symptoms. HSV type 1 most commonly causes sores on the lips and is often referred to as fever blisters or cold sores, but it can cause symptoms of genital herpes infections as well. HSV type 2 is most often related to infections and symptoms of genital herpes, but it also can infect the mouth. The virus remains in certain nerve cells of the body for life, causing periodic symptoms of genital herpes in some people. Many people who are infected with HSV never develop any symptoms of genital herpes at all.

The infection is usually acquired by sexual contact with someone who has symptoms of genital herpes. People with oral herpes can transmit the infection to the genital area of a partner during oral-genital sex and result in symptoms of genital herpes. A person who is infected with HSV but has no noticeable symptoms of genital herpes can also transmit herpes infections. Such asymptomatic shedding of the virus may be fairly common, occurring from 5 percent to 20 percent of the time in infected individuals.

Symptoms of genital herpes in a primary episode vary widely from person to person. They usually occur within two to 10 days of exposure. Typically the symptoms associated with genital herpes that are recognizable involve small red bumps that may develop into blisters and open lesions. These “bumps” appear at the site of infection, which may be in or around the vaginal area, the cervix, the penis, urinary tract of both men and women, and around the anal opening, buttocks or thighs. Sores also may appear on other parts of the body where broken skin has come into contact with HSV. Over a period of days, the sores become encrusted and then heal without scarring. Symptoms associated with genital herpes in a primary outbreak tend to take longer to heal because the body has yet to build up an immune system resistance to the viral outbreaks.

Other herpes symptoms in a primary episode may include fever, headache, muscle aches, and swollen glands in the groin area, painful urination or vaginal discharge.

Some of the most common symptoms of genital herpes that are often misdiagnosed are misdiagnosed as yeast infection, insect bites, jock itch, urinary tract infections, abrasions or razor burn, ingrown hair follicles, and even hemorrhoids. If you suffer from recurring infections or symptoms of any of the listed conditions, it is advised to see a medical professional for observance and testing when symptoms occur. It is quite possible the recurrence of such conditions could actually be symptoms of genital herpes.

It is never safe to assume that condoms will protect you from a herpes infection and prevent you from ever knowing what symptoms of genital herpes really are. Condoms do not cover herpes infected areas in many of those infected with the herpes virus. The best way to protect yourself from every knowing symptoms of genital herpes is to practice abstinence. Getting to know your partner, engaging in proper STD testing prior to intimacies and being as completely honest and forthright as possible is the most assured way to combat a future infection.

With so many people who are infected with the herpes virus never showing any symptoms of genital herpes, the increase for proper testing is recognized and strongly encouraged.

If you are a person that suffers from symptoms of genital herpes, there are a number of treatment options available. Antivirals are available by prescription from your health care provider and a number of over-the-counter treatments are available and are affective in treating symptoms of genital herpes. Two such products are H-Balm and Choraphor. When used as directed, either product can help minimize the duration of symptoms of genital herpes and promote healing.

Although genital herpes is affecting such a large number of the population and it does carry with it the social stigma associated with promiscuity, there is nothing to be ashamed of. Many people from all age groups, social classes, races and both genders are being affected by genital herpes. Taking a proactive approach in caring for your own health will help minimize the number of outbreaks you will actually have. This in turn can contribute to minimizing the risk you will pose to your potential partners.

If you do suffer from symptoms of genital herpes, you must always disclose your infection to your intimate partners regardless of what precautions you believe you are taking to protect them. It has to be their choice to continue the intimate acts it is the law.