12/18/2003 11:10:05 PM
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cf
There is no way to know how long it
took to get your warts. They could
appear three weeks after infection or
10 years!! How frustrating is that?!!
Unless you have only had sexual contact
with one person in your life, you can't
know who you got them from. Try not to
be freaked out. I was when I found out
but when you realise how common it is
you feel a lot better about it. Keep
positive, use Aldara and hopefull it'll
all go away.
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12/19/2003 1:30:33 AM
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Maggie
I noticed warts about 6 months after
continued sexual activity with my
unaware, infected boyfriend. The person
he got it from gave it to him at least
a year before that, and he didn't see
warts until after I did. CF is right:
it's completley unpredictable. I think
it's reasonable to be concerned, but
don't beat yourself up. JUst be aware
of any changes down there, and take
care of it when it happens.
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12/19/2003 10:37:58 AM
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Sarah
Does he have warts? Is that why you
think you have HPV? I recommend going
to a doc and getting a pap smear done,
just to ease your mind, unless you
have had one very recently and it cam
back normal.
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12/19/2003 10:38:06 AM
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Sarah
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12/19/2003 10:42:05 AM
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Sarah
This virus had so many strains and is
so common, it's true, most sexually
active people carry it from time to
time. Don't worry about warts until
you get a wart. You can't use Aldara
on healthy, symptomless skin. Just
stop worrying, but like I said, get a
pap smear done to rule out cervical
HPV infection. I have read that some
docs recommend women get new paps with
every new sex partner they have.
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12/19/2003 5:53:37 PM
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DrM
If you are really worried (and no one
can blame you) use this time to get a
lot of vitimins, antioxidents, and
excersize. stay away from little
kids, and keep your immunity up-it can
keep them from developing in the event
that you did get the virus
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12/19/2003 6:14:16 PM
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Original Poster
Thanks for the responses, guys. To
Sarah, yes, he did have a wart, which he
told me was a mole until recently. I
was suspicious, so I avoided contact
with it, although he did rub parts that
didn't have warts on me, which I know
can be just as bad. Also, I am
concerned about genital-to-hand transfer
(cont'd).
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12/19/2003 6:18:36 PM
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Original Poster
(cont'd) To DrM, thanks for the advice,
that is my current game plan. I've
always been an avid exerciser and taken
my vitamins, now I just have to focus on
getting enough sleep and not stressing
too much over this or the anger I have
toward my ex. I really wish I knew what
my chances are of avoiding warts (it's
the surgery to get rid of internal ones
that I'm so worried about).
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12/19/2003 6:19:23 PM
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Original Poster
Like I said, the ASHA person said only a
small % of people develop warts, so I'm
going to do my best to be in the
majority. Thanks again; this is a great
support network.
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12/19/2003 6:58:20 PM
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oh-don't worry about the surgury for
internal ones...not a lot of nerves up
there (if there were childbirth would
kill you from pain!) seriously, if
you get 'em and they are internal you
are still going to be ok...the
external ones seem to cause more shame
and stress.
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12/20/2003 12:37:24 AM
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tracy
It took me about seven months from the
time I knew my partner was infected.
Although we had sex for a couple
months prior. Best of luck for you I
know how it feels to wait and see.
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12/20/2003 2:19:34 AM
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Original Poster
I never thought about the lack of nerves
internally -- that does make me feel a
little better. Thanks!
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