Comments on: Can I Spread The Herpes Simplex Infection Around My Body? http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body MicroNutra Journal Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:28:45 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: courtney http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-45948 courtney Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:43:19 +0000 http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-45948 Hello, im having a few issues myself. i recently found out that i have genital herpes. this was shocking enough, now when i shower im scared to even go near the outbreak. Is it possible to touch the infected area and spread it to myself? i mean i showered today and conveniently touched my face after.."great"i thought, what if i spread it to my face, my eye!!!!..I dont know what to do! i have a drs. appt mon. but i just need a few ideas to ease my mind until then..Help! Hello, im having a few issues myself. i recently found out that i have genital herpes. this was shocking enough, now when i shower im scared to even go near the outbreak. Is it possible to touch the infected area and spread it to myself? i mean i showered today and conveniently touched my face after..”great”i thought, what if i spread it to my face, my eye!!!!..I dont know what to do! i have a drs. appt mon. but i just need a few ideas to ease my mind until then..Help!

]]> By: Amanda http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-43712 Amanda Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:26:39 +0000 http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-43712 Hello, I feel so sorry for people who have to live with herpes. My best friend has herpes and we are thinking about getting a two bedroom apartment together. The only room we will be sharing is the bathroom, and i read it cannot be transmitted on the toilet seat. But, by reading everyone's commits im starting to have second thoughts. We are not doing anything sexual with each other, but can it spread if she touches me. Hello, I feel so sorry for people who have to live with herpes. My best friend has herpes and we are thinking about getting a two bedroom apartment together. The only room we will be sharing is the bathroom, and i read it cannot be transmitted on the toilet seat. But, by reading everyone’s commits im starting to have second thoughts. We are not doing anything sexual with each other, but can it spread if she touches me.

]]> By: Sarah Denhof http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-39424 Sarah Denhof Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:14:57 +0000 http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-39424 Hi Lisa, thank you for sharing your your difficulties with us. You are not alone, either! I know you feel extremely isolated and miserable right now, but that feeling is <em>not </em>going to last. Sometimes we have to go through difficult times so that we are that much more equipped to help others. Have you considered volunteering for a teen counseling group? I think that some day you'll be able to help many, many girls avoid going through the difficult place you are in now. However, in order to help others, first you must help yourself. Of course, this is not a medical site, nothing here is to be construed as "medical advice", and you should always consult your health care professional first. However, let's take a look at what we know about herpes and get you started on the path to true wellness. Herpes is simply a virus. As you know, once you contract this virus, it's in your body for life - actually, <em>all </em>viruses are stored in your body for life. When you and your immune system are healthy, the virus stays dormant and you shouldn't see any symptoms. You can live with it just fine. It sounds like your particular case is quite extreme however. I would suspect this is a result of an immune system weakness - and perhaps some underlying feelings of guilt you have, or a feeling that you are being punished. I would encourage you to work through and release those feelings - the past is well, passed, and all we can do now is be gentle with our selves and love our selves in the present moment - and do everything in your power to optimize your immune system. Remember, when your immune system's healthy, it can keep the virus in check and under control. A few ways to optimize your immune system include a diet full of fresh, whole foods, and limited in processed, fast foods; a healthy intake of vitamin D (just 15 minutes of sunlight a day activates your immune system to make all the vitamin D it needs - or try a high quality supplement); you may also want to look at <a href="http://www.micronutra.com/viratrol.html" rel="nofollow">Viratrol</a>, a natural nutrient formula that can boost your immune system <em>fast</em>. Many people have seen dramatic improvements, many in less than a week, when starting on Viratrol, and you don't have to worry about side effects. Plus, customer service is top notch and will work with you if you need support, including a money back guarantee. I would also suggest you look into the "Raindrop Technique" as practiced by certified essential oils massage therapists. Just search in your town, you should be able to get a treatment for under $100. This treatment is wonderful, about an hour long and not only reduces stress (a huge burden on the immune system) but focuses on the spine and any viruses held there. (Most viruses lay dormant at the base of the spine). You can make some amazing progress with this treatment, and again, it's completely natural and a revitalizing healing experience. I wish you the best, Lisa. My heart went out to you when I read your comment, and I hope your heart receives solace from reading mine! Take care. Hi Lisa, thank you for sharing your your difficulties with us. You are not alone, either! I know you feel extremely isolated and miserable right now, but that feeling is not going to last. Sometimes we have to go through difficult times so that we are that much more equipped to help others. Have you considered volunteering for a teen counseling group? I think that some day you’ll be able to help many, many girls avoid going through the difficult place you are in now.

However, in order to help others, first you must help yourself. Of course, this is not a medical site, nothing here is to be construed as “medical advice”, and you should always consult your health care professional first. However, let’s take a look at what we know about herpes and get you started on the path to true wellness.

Herpes is simply a virus. As you know, once you contract this virus, it’s in your body for life – actually, all viruses are stored in your body for life. When you and your immune system are healthy, the virus stays dormant and you shouldn’t see any symptoms. You can live with it just fine.

It sounds like your particular case is quite extreme however. I would suspect this is a result of an immune system weakness – and perhaps some underlying feelings of guilt you have, or a feeling that you are being punished. I would encourage you to work through and release those feelings – the past is well, passed, and all we can do now is be gentle with our selves and love our selves in the present moment – and do everything in your power to optimize your immune system. Remember, when your immune system’s healthy, it can keep the virus in check and under control.

A few ways to optimize your immune system include a diet full of fresh, whole foods, and limited in processed, fast foods; a healthy intake of vitamin D (just 15 minutes of sunlight a day activates your immune system to make all the vitamin D it needs – or try a high quality supplement); you may also want to look at Viratrol, a natural nutrient formula that can boost your immune system fast. Many people have seen dramatic improvements, many in less than a week, when starting on Viratrol, and you don’t have to worry about side effects. Plus, customer service is top notch and will work with you if you need support, including a money back guarantee.

I would also suggest you look into the “Raindrop Technique” as practiced by certified essential oils massage therapists. Just search in your town, you should be able to get a treatment for under $100. This treatment is wonderful, about an hour long and not only reduces stress (a huge burden on the immune system) but focuses on the spine and any viruses held there. (Most viruses lay dormant at the base of the spine). You can make some amazing progress with this treatment, and again, it’s completely natural and a revitalizing healing experience.

I wish you the best, Lisa. My heart went out to you when I read your comment, and I hope your heart receives solace from reading mine! Take care.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-39312 Lisa Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:11:19 +0000 http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-39312 You are not alone. This disease has wrecked my life. I was infected in 2005 and the sad part I saw the signs on him, but didn't want to believe it was herpes, because I had known little about the disease. Since being infected and being unaware of how contagious I was, I have managed to spread it pratically all over my body. I am desvatated, my life has not been the same and what makes it worse is the fact that I have nowhere to go for help. The presciption medications don't seem to work. I'm constantly having an outbreak somewhere on my body and fear that I may have spread it to other people. I don't know what kind of future I'm going to have, don't know if I could be with someone, have children. I feel like such an outcast and don't want people to touch me. I go out of my way to not be touched. I feel like I could deal with this disease better if it hadn't spread all over and turned me into a leper. I have come accept that the reason this might have happen to me is because the guy was married and I condoned my relationship with him, but it also feels like my punishment is way harsher than the crime. I pray everyday for a cure and solution to this illness. People are so unaware of it and how much it could affect you're life. You are not alone. This disease has wrecked my life. I was infected in 2005 and the sad part I saw the signs on him, but didn’t want to believe it was herpes, because I had known little about the disease. Since being infected and being unaware of how contagious I was, I have managed to spread it pratically all over my body. I am desvatated, my life has not been the same and what makes it worse is the fact that I have nowhere to go for help. The presciption medications don’t seem to work. I’m constantly having an outbreak somewhere on my body and fear that I may have spread it to other people. I don’t know what kind of future I’m going to have, don’t know if I could be with someone, have children. I feel like such an outcast and don’t want people to touch me. I go out of my way to not be touched. I feel like I could deal with this disease better if it hadn’t spread all over and turned me into a leper. I have come accept that the reason this might have happen to me is because the guy was married and I condoned my relationship with him, but it also feels like my punishment is way harsher than the crime. I pray everyday for a cure and solution to this illness. People are so unaware of it and how much it could affect you’re life.

]]> By: Vanessa http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-38464 Vanessa Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:21:04 +0000 http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-38464 I have had a herpes outbreak on my hand a few times and on my knee once as well as on my genitals and although I don't have blisters on my buttocks, I can have extreme pain on the infected side of my bum and legs as well as in the genital area. Tell me I am not alone someone! I don't have intercourse (his choice) with my husband and this is a great way to insure it doesn't spread! I hope. Should I be more careful with toilet seats, etc? I have had a herpes outbreak on my hand a few times and on my knee once as well as on my genitals and although I don’t have blisters on my buttocks, I can have extreme pain on the infected side of my bum and legs as well as in the genital area. Tell me I am not alone someone! I don’t have intercourse (his choice) with my husband and this is a great way to insure it doesn’t spread! I hope. Should I be more careful with toilet seats, etc?

]]> By: MicroNutra http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-14675 MicroNutra Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:10:57 +0000 http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-14675 Since we're not a medical site, we are unable to provide medical advice. Our best recommendation to you is to seek counsel from your health care professional. Since you ask an excellent question, our hope is to have informational articles about whitlow in the future. We certainly wish you a healthy future, Trudy. Since we’re not a medical site, we are unable to provide medical advice. Our best recommendation to you is to seek counsel from your health care professional. Since you ask an excellent question, our hope is to have informational articles about whitlow in the future. We certainly wish you a healthy future, Trudy.

]]> By: Trudy http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-14673 Trudy Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:56:46 +0000 http://www.micronutra.com/journal/herpes/can-i-spread-the-herpes-simplex-infection-around-my-body#comment-14673 Hello, I have developed herpes whitlow (on my hand). I understand that if I am having an outbreak, I could spread this, especially during sex, but my question is: can I spread it when I am NOT having an outbreak? I am wanting to be responsible to my new partner (and honest with him), without scaring him. I am also concerned because if it is possible to spread it when not in an outbreak, how can I live responsibly without keeping my finger covered for the rest of my life?! I work as physical therapist too, which makes it even harder. I very much appreciate any information you can give me on this. I have had a very hard time finding a internet site to ask this question or any research on whitlow? Thanks again, Trudy Hello,

I have developed herpes whitlow (on my hand). I understand that if I am having an outbreak, I could spread this, especially during sex, but my question is: can I spread it when I am NOT having an outbreak? I am wanting to be responsible to my new partner (and honest with him), without scaring him. I am also concerned because if it is possible to spread it when not in an outbreak, how can I live responsibly without keeping my finger covered for the rest of my life?! I work as physical therapist too, which makes it even harder. I very much appreciate any information you can give me on this. I have had a very hard time finding a internet site to ask this question or any research on whitlow?

Thanks again,
Trudy

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