I have recently been diagnosed with a case of genital warts. I am undergoing treatment and I am expecting them never to come back, as a short supression of my immune system has been thought to bring about their occurence. What I am in need of is some advice if any of you would be kind enough. I understand that all of us go through a mix of emotions when we are diagnosed, from fear and lonliness to anger and regret. I suppose it's a natural course we all must follow, it doesn't make it any easier for those of us going through it. I'm, at the moment, in the process of coming to terms and sort-of rebuilding and shaping a new way of life. As I'm going through it, I inevitably want to build relationships with other people and I suppose, all of the terrible things the virus does to our bodies and states of mind, it helps us find and build on the best and most promising and reject those which aren't. I have met the most wonderful person, she is everything I could ever wish for in a partner. We are at the moment friends, but it may progress to the next level if it carries on. She is so special and because of my illness, I don't want it to carry on because the last thing I want is to bring about hurt to her. I almost feel asthough she deserves someone better. What I want to ask you is any of you have had experience with a similar situation, or would like to share what you have been through I am receptive, willing and very appreciative of everything I get in reply. Thankyou all in advance
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4/25/2004 9:11:31 PM
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Hello, well my thoughts on this are as follows... If she really is that special to you and vice versa why not have a talk with her about it? If this is going to be long term maybe this is something she is willing to risk being exposed to. Remember just cause you show symptoms doesn't mean she will. Research and show her the research. Take it from there. Good luck!
4/26/2004 1:40:42 AM
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Original Poster
Thanks, I thought something along those lines would be the right thing to do, but I just needed that reassurance.
4/28/2004 10:30:24 AM
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J David
I've been diagnosed with hpv since 1997 but had no symtpoms until january 2004.I've been in to commented relationship since 1997.my most present relation my partner is not effected.I don't know how to explain this to him because i don't really understand it myself.what can i do to decrease my outbreak of gential warts?
4/28/2004 11:00:06 AM
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To stop the outbreaks, keep healthy - eat well and excercise regularly, keep a positive mind set and above all know that you are in control of the virus and you have the power over it, not the other way round. Be strong
4/30/2004 2:37:08 AM
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In regards to the first question. I can truly say that I know how you feel. You hit home with exactly everything I have been feeling. Im sure that the millions of people out there dealing with this feel much the same way as you and I. I just tell myself "IOT" Its only Temporary. Though the virus will remain, The symptoms will rescind in time and you will most likely be non contagious.
5/1/2004 10:56:47 PM
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Justin
Wow-I am in the same boat! This girl I started talking with in December is the most perfect girl in my eyes. WEll, this is something that I had to tell her I had...so I did that. She didn't say much, but I made it sound as if the only way of getting it was through sex...I didn't do enough research, because she has gotten it and we have had no sex. I don't know what to do and I feel HORRIBLE!
