Research holds promise for herpes vaccine
In a study published earlier this year in the Virology Journal, MSU virologist William Halford showed that mice vaccinated with a live, genetically-modified herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) showed no signs of disease 30 days after being exposed to a particularly lethal "wild-type" strain of the virus.
In contrast, a second group of mice that received a more conventional vaccine died within six days of being exposed to the same "wild-type" strain.
"We have a clear roadmap for producing an effective live vaccine against genital herpes," said Halford, who works in MSU's Department of Veterinary Molecular Biology. "Although my studies were performed with HSV-1, the implications for HSV-2-induced genital herpes are clear. Overall the two viruses are about 99 percent genetically identical."
An estimated 55 million Americans carry herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), which causes genital herpes. Infection is life-long. Approximately 5 percent of those with genital herpes - 2 million to 3 million Americans - suffer outbreaks one to four times annually. A vaccine offering life-long protection does not exist.
The key to Halford's research was understanding how the herpes simplex virus overcame the body's natural defenses.
A cell infected with the herpes simplex virus sends a warning to neighboring cells. This warning -- an interferon response -- causes neighboring cells to enter "an anti-viral state" akin to putting on a suit of armor, Halford said.
However, herpes produces a protein, ICP0, that tricks every infected cell into destroying its own armor. Once the cell's armor is gone, the virus can propagate itself and spread to other cells, which are in turn tricked into lowering their defenses.
In his research, Halford created a vaccine where the genetic instructions that make ICP0 were disrupted. Without instructions on how to do its clever ICP0 trick, the virus can still establish an infection in animals, but the spread of the virus is stopped long before disease can occur.
"In short, we can disarm the virus such that it is absolutely unable to cause disease, but is still remarkably potent as a vaccine," Halford said.
In a human vaccine, the genetic instructions for ICP0 would actually be removed, creating an "attenuated," or weakened virus. The rest of the herpes simplex virus' genetic code would remain intact. Measles, mumps, rubella, polio and yellow fever vaccines are all made from attenuated viruses.
Research in recent decades has focused on subunit vaccines, which are made from one piece of a virus (a protein subunit). Subunit vaccines are safer than attenuated virus vaccines because the subunit cannot replicate or cause disease. However, subunit vaccines have proven ineffective in protecting people against persistent infections like genital herpes and AIDS, Halford said.
"From a theoretical standpoint, subunit vaccines are poor mimics of a natural virus infection," Halford said. "There's not enough there for our immune systems to build a protective response against the actual virus."
Halford, 38, is aware that his approach is controversial.
"This is where I'm young enough that I don't know how long it can take to swing popular opinion among scientists and clinicians," he said. "I would hope that in five to six years the scientific community would be willing to seriously consider these proposals."
Halford hopes to find a commercial partner or secure government funding to advance his research toward a human vaccine.
"I'd like to take this concept from the chalkboard to the clinics," he said.
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Replyin 2 hello im a mum!
I feel ya pain, I mean I kno as a mother this has brought terrible pain to you & has made u feel like you ruined their lives...I do agree that someone needs 2 listen...this disease is takin ova the world & it hurts because ppl have it & have no clue that they do which is y it gets spreaded...this has gone on lng enuf & we need a breakthru ASAP!
hello i'm a mum
I have the virus that was sexually contracted. However this is not just a STD as i have passed it to my children through kissing them on the lips like mums do, not knowing i had the virus. I cant tell anyone, this is causing me severe anxiety and i dont know what way to turn. My children and I were all healthy until their father brought it back to our home. This virus has severe consiquences that makes me feel like leaving this world. Someone needs to listen.
Replyin 2 this sucks!
omg I so agree wit erthng u are sayn. I have had many posts on here so I won't say much but I do believe we all need 2 cum 2getha & get da ball rollin on puttin da word out about a cure AND vaccine! we dnt want jus one, we need both! this world is controlled by medicine & sick ppl means $$$ & we need 2 stp lookn @ da dollar $ & look @ da big picture & dat would be a CURE! yes we all want a cure for this horrible disease & I thnk we are owed dat much. I mean dis is the only virus that does nt have an vaccine! nw dats nt rite or fair...I thnk if the medicine wrld wld read des posts dey wld have a change of heart & get on da ball 2 find a cure or vaccine! I hope things begin 2 change...& I dnt mean n da nxt 15yrs either...its 2010 I mean damn hw lng does it take? erthng u read says researchers are still searching, well what's da hold up? plz read & hear our cries..we wld like a cure for this horrible disease! u cnt even enjoy bein wit sum1 without havin the fear of passin it onto sum1 else...I pray 4u all as well as myself! god bless & take care..& continue postin!
This Sucks!!!
First off, I just want to say that the people who claim that all we need to do is "pray": you are idiots. If Jesus is the only one that can save us, then I'm in a lot more trouble than I thought. Us that are infected need to scream publicly at the top of our lungs that this epidemic needs to be addressed. After all, we live in a Democracy. Even that's even not good enough. All of us that are affected, either indirectly or directly, need to collectively donate to credible organizations that can help (either by coming up with a cure or, at least, a vaccine). Perhaps modern medicine will not come up with at cure, if there is a vaccine, at least I will know that my partner is protected.
I contracted after recently breaking up (or so I thought) with my fiancé. The story is not important, other than the fact that I was on the rebound and I had a conversation before I engaged in sexual activity with the girl I contracted this from. I do not think that this was my fault, in the sense that this girl assured me she had no STDs (even told me that she knew she couldn't get pregnant if we had sex without protection). The point is that there are bad people in the world, and you can't really protect against that. If a person decides it is within them to potentially ruin someone else’s life for whatever their short term or immediate objective is, there's really nothing anyone who trusts them can do about it. I don't want to go on and on about my experience, but I had sex with this girl one time (after specifically asking her about her history and if she had anything I should worry about). Also, I had just "broken up" (I will be the first one to admit that I don't understand women and how they communicate) with my fiancé within a few weeks of this experience. It seems like everyone is entitled to a justified rebound without serious consequences—except me.
I haven't been able to bring myself to date in a while (several months). I have met some women that have seemed interested; however, I have been unable to call them back because of my condition.
Recently, last week, I met another girl who I know is very interested. To make a long story sort, I did call her back (although I was under the influence at the time). We've been talking, and she has even brought up the fact that she looks forward to being physical. In the olden days, we would have already been together; but I've just told her at this point that I want to make her feel good, but there are things we need to talk about. Unfortunately, I fear that this message has unintentionally caused her to feel closer to me. Every time I think about having sex I have a mini panic attack. Just to make things clear, there is no way that I will have sex with this girl without telling her about my condition. Be that as it may, I think I'm more concerned if that when I tell her she will be okay with it. I've learned that even condoms aren’t enough protection. I like this girl, but I don't really know her. This situation is so fuct up because (I am talking only about myself) I can't love someone without potentially hurting them. Not only that, what if I do infect this person--is it my obligation to be with this person as long as they want me to because I changed their life forever (even if I'm not feeling it)?
I'm living a nightmare that I can't wake up from. We all need to pull together to find a vaccine/cure.
young folks
F.Y.I. Mario's words of advice were posted in the string below -- see July 19th -- and the message was titled Hello.....
Good luck and keep the faith for healthy life and an ultimate cure.
For the young folks .....Listen to what Mario says
Every word from Mario is true and genuinely good advice. What you lose as freedom you gain as wisdom.
For overall well-being, stay emotionally strong, get your rest, guard against colds and fatigue, be honest with yourself and with others, don't be taken over by stress and remember you're not alone with this problem.
RE: Homeopathic help & a tip that has worked for me: Pure Tea Tree Oil. Keep a small bottle handy and apply it with a cotton swab to the outbreak area when you feel it coming on or upon the time of visible outbreak for relief and faster disappearance. Very effectve.
RE: RX -- You should also ask your doctor for a prescription (refillable) for a tube of Zovirax (Acyclovir) ointment. If you have infrequent or minor outbreaks it may just be adequate enough to use this only when you have the outbreaks, and forego ongoing doses of it in pill form when you don't have outbreaks -- especially if you find you have sex infrequently, use condoms, and tend to refrain from oral sex.
Less fun, but you're not on a pill every day wondering if you're keeping it away. Do try to practice safe sex, and re-think how you deal with oral sex in your relationships, you can work it out and still enjoy a degree of intimacy.
THERE IS LIFE AFTER HERPES... AND IT CAN BE A NORMAL AND EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY ONE.
Replyin to 17 & infected
honey there are many ppl who suffer from this hideous disease & we would all love to imagine that we don't have it. I mean I know exactly what you mean, I don't put it in my head that I don't have it but I do try not to spend most of my time thinkn bout it all day. but all the while I spend a lot of time on the net searching and findn facts about a future cure for this disease. I believe in my heart that one will be found sooner then we think, if they already haven't found one. it's all bout the $ honey...& it's so unfair to the many ppl who suffer from this. all we want is our lives back, is that to much to ask for? & the fact that they are coming out with a vaccine that only helps women from being infected & not men is so unfair as well! can't men get this disease? aren't there men out there now suffering from this disease? YES! so is it to much to ask for when I say we need a herpes vaccine that will protect both men & women?! what is the world comin to? the things that go on in this world today are so horrible, it's a shame! & why offer blood tests that are meant to find this disease in ppl but many ppl have false negative & the only way you will know is when you find out from an outbreak. many ppl carry this disease & have no clue that they have it. its so sad cause while doctors or ppl say its not life threatening I however say that it is, anytime you can contract HIV from these lesions that come along wit the HSV virus. so I say the pharmaceutical industry need 2 get off this high horse that they're all on & release this cure, cause I kno damn well one has been found by now. someone needs 2 find it in their heart to find a cure for this horrible disease that has taken control over many ppl's lives! plz...if yal can find a vaccine for the swine flu as quick as yal did den what is taking so long to find a vaccine or better yet a cure for herpes? this will only get worse & more & more ppl will continue gettn affected. so stp this disease in its tracks with a cure!!!! WE DON'T WANT OR NEED ANYMOR TREATMENTS OR SUPPRESORS FOR THIS DISEASE, WE WOULD LIKE A CURE & SOON! NOT IN ANOTHER 5YRS CUZ I KNOW IT DOESN'T TAKE THAT LONG, BEING THAT YAL HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING FOR A CURE ALL THESE YRS I THINK YAL SHOULD BE DAMN CLOSE TO FINDIN ONE BY NOW! to everyone who suffer from this jus keep god in your prayers & keep your spirits high! keep prayin as well...our day will come when a cure is found! don't give up jus yet...I kno one is comin!
17 and infected
Id just like to say thankyou to all of your replies. I have not returned to the webpage for a few weeks and really did not expect any replies what so ever, so they mean so so much.
I am still finding it very hard to cope with and still have not spoken to the boy who has potentially ruined my life. I know sex is not everything but at my age I just feel as if i have had so much taken away from me, or I guess I could say so much freedom taken away from me.
At times I just find it easier to even try to trick myself into believing I am not infected, which I understand can sound ridiculous but at this point in time I find it the easiest way.
When I was diagnosed I already had an idea it would be Herpes and had an idea it was not curable but was not certain, I mentioned this to the doctor and he assured me it was.
I find myself very confused and therefore I have asked my mum to take me to the doctors and get tested for anything else and to get so many questions answered, for now Im just hoping this will help me dealing with this horrible thing.
Again thankyou all so so much, xxxxx
In respond to your message
I've read your comment and understood that you've a good relationship. I want to know how you manage your relationship. Whenever there is intimate moment when you have lesion would you refuse her and wait until it's fully healed? Put a condom on and prey that it doesn’t transmit?
I also want to understand about re-occurrence. Is it normal for it to come back almost once a month.
A CURE NEEDS 2B FOUND!
my issue with this matter is the fact that doctors say its not life threatening which is why they are taking so long to find a cure & making new treatments instead of a cure. to me its really life threatening being that you can contrat HIV from the lesions that come along wit the herpes virus. this issue is more serious then doctors make it out to be. & HIV kills, so why can't someone find it in their heart to change ppls lives? it would make a great impact on the wrld. this is the breakthrough we need & I know its out there so why is it taking YRS 2 reach us? its not fair to the ones that are suffering from this hideous disease. it causes emotional stress & stress kills as well. I think something needs to be done about this issue & A CURE NOT A TREATMENT NEEDS TO BE FOUND! everyday a new treatment is found, we have enough treatments, we need a cure now! plz somebody find a cure so that you can change lives & make a difference in this wrld! my other issue is that this particular disease hides out n the nerves, well if a cure is found would it cause some type of nerve damage?
Hi, I can understand what
Hi,
I can understand what you are going through at this point of time. I have also been infected with the same some two years back. Its our mistake to put our trust in wrong places. What has happened is happened we cannot go back and change that. Rather thinking about your infection focus on the beautifull part of your life. what are the things you can do and enjoy in this single life which we have. You are not alone. You'll meet a person who can love you with the way you are as it happened in my case. I meet a girl who made me fall in love forgetting everythig about this infection. She knows about my case and she still wants me to be with her. You'll also find the love of your life just wait dont try to search for it. Everything happens for a reason and you'll also have yours soon. Trust in god dont give up. The cure can come anytime. Dont spend too much of time in thiking rather spend it on thinking about your future. Have a goal and work towards it. This 'll divert you mostly. Again dont commit the same mistake putting trust in wrong places. True love, friendship everything are not made that happens. Just relax and let those things happen. A person who cannot be with you in your worst times has no rights to be with you when you are shinning. May be this could have happened to us just to show that these are the people who can love us with whatever we are and these are people who are using us. Dont give up. Keep smiling there is plenty of smiles left in our life. Keep smiling. Take care
Replyin to prayer is the key
I myself am a believer of all things being possible thru prayer, trust me your not in this alone. god does things to us that we will understand eventually & he carries us thru obstacles that we will thank him 4 in the end. no were not being punished or tested, you make mistakes 2 learn 4rm them & eventhough there is no cure for this disease as of now, it will not be like this 4eva. there will b a cure one day & my faith is in Dr. Bryan Cullen. google him & you will find info on him & his workings. don't give up hope or faith just yet, god will make things better for you, just pray! & in the meantime I will keep you all in my prayers. if anyone needs someone to talk to u can reach me @ "nesha21613@yahoo.com" I hope I have helped some of you & hopefully you believe that there still is hope, just dnt give up yet. take care & god bless.
Replyin to 17 & infected
I know how all of you guys feel, trust me i'm in the same boat & with each day it gets a bit easier & a bit harder to deal with. this is a disease that affects so many people, no its not life threatening but the after effect that it has on one's life is serious. & the emotional stress that go along with it is also serious, I wish someone would find a cure for this disease & soon. idk if anyone has ever came across "Dr. Bryan Cullen's" website, all you have to do is google him and you will find some info that will change your life & hopefully open you up to believe that somewhere out there a cure is on the horizon. i'm willin to listen to anyone who jus needs or wants someone to talk to that can relate what your goin thru, so my email is nesha21613@yahoo.com & plz feel free to email me & I will surely respond. I hope i've helped...god bless & take care.
Prayer is the key. I believe
Prayer is the key. I believe I read where you said the guy you are dating loves you. Did I read that correct? If so, Honey what are you afraid of? If the love is genuine then whats there to worry about. The devil is a lye and you believe that and begin to speak and claim you healing. In the name of Jesus!!!
was 21 when affected
Baby I feel your pain and I know what you are going through. I was infected by someone I was intimate with for 5 years and when I mentioned my situation to him he denied ever being with anyone else besides me. To make a long story short. I just want to assure you that when you meet someone and he is right for you, he will accept you for who you are regardless of what you have. I also advise you not to say anything about your condition untill you see and know forsure the relationship you have with your next partner is just more than sex. Make sure he likes you for who you are and so on......But be encouraged everything happens for a reason, I promise you all things will work out for your good only if you believe. When I say this Im also speaking to myself. Be Blessed
17 and infected
I was diagnosed with Genital Herpes earlier in November 2009. I am only 17 and cannot believe this could have happened to me. I have always been aware of STI's but never though it would happen to me, maybe this being my age and naivity.
I have only ever had one sexual partner in my life, and only had intercourse 3 times with the same boy in the same year. Twice in January and once in November. He swore to me he had no other sexual partners but clearly he did, i still havent spoken to him about this disease as he is back with his ex-girlfriend and I would rather have nothing to do with him ever again.
I am now so afraid of the future and what it may hold, how am i ever going to have sex again without spreading this awful disease? I feel i am too young to get into a serious relationship and have this type of conversation with another boy at my age. I am so worried and scared this could lead to some sort of depression.
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Don't do it
Don't tell him. It will cause u great pain. I will say a prayer for u.
resolve
please dont pay a coin towards this resolve products. they are fake. itsbasically another scam.
i have done so, followed every step and after three months, the outbreaks returned. I didnt have sex so it wasnt a reinfection. these are sort of guys one would ask why governments are allowing them to make amockery of people suffering from the desease. its a shame. I spent £230 pounds just to detox my body, that was it really. the virus is sdtil there and a i write this comment, I am experiencing an outbreak!
but I think the job pof professor halfolrd should be followed up! he might have the answer to this crazy shameful disease
mj/uk
I am not sure if you are
I am not sure if you are checking back for a response but I came across this blog report at Web MD from 2008. It really does seem like your test could be wrong.
http://blogs.webmd.com/genital-herpes-intimate-conversations/
Please let us know if you are retested and are negative.
All the best,
The Vaginal Herpes Blog
Diagnosed with HSV2
I am so sorry that you are going through this.
It is very possible that you do carry the virus and are asymptomatic (meaning you do not have outbreaks or symptoms but can pass the virus on through viral shedding). However it does seem equally possible that you do not carry HSV2 based on your history with mono.
There is specialized testing available: The HSV2 IgG claims to be 100% accurate in determining if it's HSV2 or 1 and the HerpeSelect is about 91%-100%. I would consult with either an infectious disease expert or qualified OB-GYN to get an answer.
You do not need to spend the rest of your life trying to protect sexual partners from a virus you may not even carry. The technology is there to provide you with a definitive answer.
Good luck!
http://www.theherpesblog.com
Hi
Hello,
I was diagnosed with HSV-2 almost 2 years ago. It was devasting, and being since I have never had any symptoms, I was very confused. I have only slept with one person three times, using protection. I ahve performed oral sex on less than five men; however, I really do not feel that I received the disease from them. A few weeks ago, I got a call from a friend in California who said that her doctor refused to test her for HSV-2 because she has previously had mono. He went on to say that the test, oftentimes, confuse the two viruses. She called me because I had severe mono for two years when I was younger!
I am wondering if I really have HSV-2 or not....I can't get a crystallized answer, and I have only ever had a single bump come up- that could be anything theoretically.
Can someone help me with this? Surely, if I really had the virus, I would have had an outbreak. My poor immune system has been down and out. I did not even get a single bump when I contracted Typhoid Fever in Africa....or when I had the flu....or when I was completely bombarded with stress from school work..
Help!
Herpes Vaccine
It is a huge leap from successful testing in mice to success in human trials. Also, it will take an abundance of funding to bring this to fruition. Whether it is the stigma of genital herpes, or the already profitable anti-viral medications in existence, there has consistently been a lack of funding for a herpes vaccine. A herpes vaccine will also be of limited value to those of us already infected with HSV.
While rooting for a future vaccine our best treatment is education and immuno support. Don't be at war or fight the herpes in your body. Focus, build and have gratitude for the health and immunity in your body. This alone will help to reduce outbreaks.
www.theherpesblog.com
Does this mean?!
So... the vaccine would be amazing... what would that mean for people already infected? a cure?
Great News!!!
Nice to know that all avenues to a prevalent and "old" disease are investigated...it shows you how much progress can be made by a dedicated and innovative individual bucking the system.
hated because I gave it to her
I was in a wonderful relationship for over a year we were talking about marriage. Then it happened. I thought I had an ingrown hair. I even showed her. I had know idea it was my first outbreak it was one red spot. A few weeks later she had a full out break. She kept accusing me of cheating. She said I was a nasty filthy diseased person. She kept having massive outbreaks . She hates me and tells everyone I'm a nasty bastard. I understand I gave them to her but I promise I had no idea I had them. Even when I thought it was an infected hair I knew I was faithful and I was sure she was. I want to thank everyone who has comminted before me. I realize I am not disgusting I realize there was a way I could have had it and not known it
Healthcare in Europe
One question: Why is it that when people around the world want to be cured of a serious disease or illness, they come to the US?........hmmm, maybe because we have the best doctors and medicines???? We pay the price for having a free market economy and private healthcare system. Is our healthcare system perfect? NO, not by a long shot. However, Barack Obama is NOT the answer. History will show that Barack Obama was a complete mistake. You only see what the media wants you to see.
Herpes may be the sole cause
Herpes may be the sole cause of alzheimer's disease. We need a cure.
Herpes Outbreak
Hope the suggest could be passed, it is useful for herpes.
herpes outbreak
Absolutely true
I am from Europe and been to the USA many times. Your health system is based on theft not on helping or curing people. What they charge you for medicine we almost get for free overhere.(Austria)
Healthcare in Europe on average works likes this:
Private: You pay around 80-120 Euro a month and you are covered for everything the doctor does to you. From X-Rays to operations.Its all included.Any accidents etc.
Employed: The healthcare plan is substracted from your income and you are totally covered.Same price more or less. Same coverage.
If you are a poor without an income you apply for the emergency funding and you get enough money to afford food and your health care plan is for free. You need however to apply for this,get registered and attend seminars where they will try to find you a suitable work but you are definitely covered and don't pay for the doctor.
I believe in Barack Obama, he is the first president in almost American History that makes sense to me. Your former presidents were crooks and thieves on an epic level...
company claiming to cure herpes?
Has anyone heard of this company Resolve Herpes? They claim that they have a certain combination of minerals that boosts your immune system to the point that it pushes the virus out itself... ??
Herpes
I'm from the UK and when I hear what type of antivirals you use (Valtrex), I have never heard of it. You say it doesn't work. I use Aciclovir and you take 5 tablets a day for 5 days but it goes within the first 2 days its great. I also see where you say they will never find a cure because you have to pay for Valtrex and thats where they will get money, but in the UK we don't have to pay for any prescriptions that are to do with sexual transmitted diseases and contraception.
So don't put it out of peoples minds that they won't ever find a cure. Its something that I look fowards too at least.
And I also find that when itching starts I use any type of cream with Lidocaine. It numbs the area and really helps for women when they have to relieve themselves on the toilet. Off course you need to make sure with your doctor using this.
It is really hard to have this virus. We just need more information about this and just abit of hope
Funding the research for cure
Hello guys here is the site.
To help fund the research.
http://herpescureresearch.org/
But it's still under construction.
Vaccines for herpes. True or not?
I saw the video posted here on December 7, about the probability of already existing 2 vaccines for herpes.
If this is true, then something should be done.
I'll post here the link for that video again, so that more people see it and maybe give us some information about it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71FWd42iKYw
contacting the president/WH daily via email
Awesome idea! Of course, they will be forced to read your daily emails and all those who you urge to flood the WH and president with mail. No way, they can't ignore you. Please, let us know what their automated spam message says, the anticipation is killing me already.
statistics
you are assuming those two statistics are mutually exclusive. They aren't. About 10% of people who have HSV1 also have HSV2. Not because they were irresponsible, or didn't care, or because one "mutated into the other" (impossible), but because these things happen. They might be similar, but they are two different viruses. and we can all have more than one at a time.
Most people would be devastated to know if they've ever had a wart on their finger and later tested for HPV (genital warts) it would come back positive. instantly making them think they have warts down there. Get real.
Comment to Reactionary
Obviously your not understanding the people. Obviously your oblivious ignorance show us the people of this disease, this stigmata that you don't care. Do not get me wrong sometimes something should not be said, but if the people of this disease do not and stand up for our well being and focus on eraticting this disease. Then you could be opening up a world of upset people. That some might just use there disease as a powerful weapon, infect. Yes, I understand that you cannot die from it, but then its opens you up for HIV. Which as i understand, you can die or be very sick. I am not threatening you or anyone else. We the people of this disease, are not being selfish or thinking only for ourself. We are trying to help all and provent this disease from spreading, which could also open a window through reasch for other diseases.
I strongly feel that is to suggest we are uneducated about this issue. If you would just read these forms, there are people of young ages and older asking about information about this unfortunate compilication. That to belittle us as wrong or attempts to be heared as one voice in a commen goal. Is saying that we have no right, To talk about our discussion of the situation at hand and thoughts for a way for populations to be free of this disease or any other diseases.
I myself, no wish to stand by and let someone of your ingnorance to shut down these people.
Yes, ill be honest. I am among these people who are infected. I recently found out that I have HSV-2. just like many others I fell into depression, and almost pulled the trigger to end the suffering. I'm afraid of it, but after my doctor told me what he saw in me when he walked into my room. Has moved me in ways that I cannot... stand by particularly this non-responsive form or the pharmaceutical companies won't help.
I believe that, we the people can by pass these pharmaceutical companies. I'm still reseaching the by-laws and complications of this situation. Though, still if we the people of this disease. Put even one dollar each into a funding to support reseach for a cure today. We could have millions or more.
All we need is to come together as one for this motion, to over come what other might block us from doing this country or the world a great deal of good.
if anyone is up for this please lets all try together.
you can reach me at:
gabepierson2007@hotmail.com
or at facebook using this email.
thank you I hope my voice is heared.
Benjamin G. Pierson
CONTACT THE PRESIDENT ALL OF US FOR RESEARCH
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ ............Lets all contact the president so he can put some pressure on real research for a cure......they cant ignore all of us...i already emailed them..i will be doing it once a day
inspiration
your comment has gave me a sensation that reached the surface of my head, thank you
Believe it or not! You and I
Believe it or not! You and I have the same situation in common. I was married 18 years before I seperated from my husband. I thought we were going to try to repair our marrige and we had sex. He never wanted to repair the marriage but he wanted to hurt me and said to me you have seen my nice side and you will soon see my wicked side! About a month later I started having symptoms. That was three years ago. I have not told a single soul! not one soul. No body! It has never left my mouth. I walk around with so much pain and hurt in my heart. I too have met some one, I am so deeply in love with him he's some one I use to see before I met my husband. He and I have never had sex, in the past or even this time. I am old fasion as well and don't beleive in premarital sex. we are boh in love with each other. I know I will have to tell him sooner then I want to. I wish I would never have to have this conversation. What give me hope is the valtrex commercial. It give me hope when I see the couples. One says I have genital herpies and the orher onse says and I still don't. That give me hope, that when I am force to tell him, I could share with him that we can have a sexual relationship and he dont have to contract the virus if we are carful. That is if he is willing to take the chance. I will add you in my paryers always.
Believe it or not! You and I
Believe it or not! You and I have the same situation in common. I was married 18 years before I seperated from my husband. I thought we were going to try to repair our marrige and we had sex. He never wanted to repair the marriage but he wanted to hurt me and said to me you have seen my nice side and you will soon see my wicked side! About a month later I started having symptoms. That was three years ago. I have not told a single soul! not one soul. No body! It has never left my mouth. I walk around with so much pain and hurt in my heart. I too have met some one, I am so deeply in love with him he's some one I use to see before I met my husband. He and I have never had sex, in the past or even this time. I am old fasion as well and don't beleive in premarital sex. we are boh in love with each other. I know I will have to tell him sooner then I want to. I wish I would never have to have this conversation. What give me hope is the valtrex commercial. It give me hope when I see the couples. One says I have genital herpies and the orher onse says and I still don't. That give me hope, that when I am force to tell him, I could share with him that we can have a sexual relationship and he dont have to contract the virus if we are carful. That is if he is willing to take the chance. I will add you in my paryers always.
question
Do you have herpes or are you just offering your own oppinion? And if you do have them have you been healed by your prayer?
please start up the site
yah.. this would be a good step.. please do it
I'm planning to put up a site
I'm planning to put up a site for funding for research to cure these diseases.
Jus wait...
And pray for me.
Very Depressed
I found out last week. Was married 18 years....been divorced for a few years....my only partner for the last 20 years was my x-husband. I never thought this could happen to me because I was married. The only reason I found out is because the dr asked me during a physical if I wanted to have the test and I said, "Sure, it's going to come back negative." I wish I had said no. She blew my mind. Right now, I am asking myself could I have had it all these years from a previous partner and didn't know? Did my x step out on me and bring this home?
I've been seeing this guy for the last few years since my divorce and have not had had sex, because I want to wait until we married (old school). He tells me he is in love with me all the time and I think he's going to want to get married.
This is going to break his heart and may destroy our future.
The only reason why I haven't taken my life is because I have children that need me.
I am trying to be strong, but I am devestated. I pray they find a cure.
Hello?
Hi,
I am real sorry that you are only sixteen and have this trouble.
I've had the same trouble for 16 years! But it's really not an issue anymore.
In almost everybody, as time goes by, this disease becomes less of a problem. You will have fewer and fewer outbreaks until they basically stop happening. Our bodies are amazing things, and you will not always have outbreaks like you do now..
For now, you can probably see a big difference by taking 2000mg. of L-Lysine every day until it stops/slows down. You should expect to see good results gradually over a period of six months or less.
You MUST keep your immune system strong to keep your disease under control. Try not to drink much alcohol, and DO NOT take any recreational drugs. Eat healthy, vitamins, sleep etc.. Google anti-viral foods like shitake mushrooms, EV coconut oil etc...
Use this time to re-examine your attitudes about sex and morality. Grow your spirit while your body heals itself. Talk to others and learn all that you can about the disease. Try to relax and accept this thing for what it really is...a nuisance. Stress makes it worse.
You are going to get past this thing...I promise. You are so young. Life is so much more than having sex ! And who knows if tomorrow is the day someone finds the cure.
Best regards,
Mario
how do I donate?
how do I donate?
Hi!
I feel the same way....if you ever come in contact with this reply, i would like to chat, i feel hopeless as well..
perhaps we can give each other support on how to deal with this...at times i feel suicidal.
Not to be cocky, im a good looking guy, a great personality, and great to get along with, and never had any trouble finding someone..but just the thought of going from someone like that to someone whos even afraid to even start talking to someone is horrible.
In short words, i feel like my life is over. Im young, and ironically i never got it by having sex with anyone, not even oral sex. Instead i kissed a guy who didnt bother teling me anything that he had oral herpes, and he gave me a handjob with complete clothes on, which apparently his hands were also infected with perhaps his suliva.
God only knows how much hate i have towards him. I wish every day that he gets his karma.
If anyone would like a friend more than anything, those willing to chat, all are welcome to message me or email me at
camerafamous@gmail.com
TRY BELEVING IN YOUR HEALING.....
i went to church one day and a minister just so happen to speak about Jesus healing people....he then spoke about how the doctors said he had a life long disease...herpes! long story short...as i sat and listened he then call people up to get their healing...at first i didnt want to go and only because what the doctor told me...which was there is no cure...then i thought that HEY STUPID DIDNT YOU JUST HEAR WHAT HE SAID??? JESUS HEALED THOSE WHO ASKED TO BE HEALED. AND I ASKED TO BE HEALED ALONG TIME AGO...so of course i went up to the alter and just by taking those first steps, i was walking into my healing...if you dont believe me just as God to heal you...just as you would if you needed anything else in this world...or just wanted anything and got it...but just remember it starts with opening your mouth and then persuing it...(no one sits around and waits after ur healed to go to the doctor and get meds)
PS. IT COULD BE THE BROCCOLI MIXED WITH THE LYSINE OR THE JUST THE LYSINE OR WHATEVER ELSE...EVERYONES DIFFERENT AND ALL BODIES ARENT THE SAME...SO YOU HAVE TO FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU!!! JUST ASK AND ITLL COME!!
Quick stopper
Whenever I feel that slight twinge down under I immediately pour peroxide on the spot, sit a few moments, dry the area and put neosporin for pain on the area. After I pee thru out the day I reapply the neosporin. At night I wear really loose shorts so that it has time to get air and not be constantly moist.. after about 3 days the tingles go away and a blister doesn't appear.
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