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Hey. That was not a newsflash. Oh, I see what you did there. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

You are absolutely correct. It is partially my fault that I did not ask. I was like most people and did not think much about it. I still think the majority of information needs to come from the person that has it, but everyone should be aware and proactive. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

This is the case with both HSV-1 and 2. Researchers don't really know WHY asymptomatic shedding occurs. They just know that the virus can be released without symptoms. Luckily though, the research does indicate that it does not happen that often and the amount of virus is SIGNIFICANTLY less than when someone has an outbreak. So while you can take precautions, there is always still a chance. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

You can get blood testing for herpes, though it requires some time after infection in order to test antibodies. http://www.webmd.com/genital-herpes/Herpes-Tests or google "herpes tests" Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

My father also has it. My mother has never gotten oral herpes. I believe your case is more typical than my own. And it is a good indication that while something like my ordeal can happen, often it does not. And it will happen less, the more we are aware. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

I am going to the doctor to get medication as well. Good for you that you are so proactive about it. You thing with your boyfriend is a good lesson though. It is easy to forget that it can be transferred anytime there is viral shedding, even to the groin area (not implying that you did that, just mentioning it). Thanks for sharing. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

Usually you do get a primary case like mine...but not always. The percentage of those who get a primary infection is not 100%. Though if you contract it as an adult, my doctor told me the primary version is more visible and painful. It is a tricky thing, this herpes. That is what makes it such a common thing. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

This is untrue. Anytime there are sores, it can be transferred. But if there is asymptomatic shedding, it can also be transferred. Drugs like valtrex though can help supress outbreaks and shedding. Not saying YOU are wrong, but your roommate was. Thanks for the responses so far. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

Most people are aware of the dangers of genital herpes. We understand the problems associated. People with them know to not engage in sex while an outbreak is occurring. But I have found that many people do not think about the problems of another type OTHER type of herpes: oral. Most people know oral herpes. We call them cold sores. It takes some of the stigma away. Generally, oral herpes are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus called HSV-1. Genital Herpes are caused by HSV-2. However, it is possible to get HSV-1 in the gential area and vice versa (the oral version is usually transferred southward much easier though). Most people, it seems, don't really think about the fact that cold sores ARE Herpes. Afterall, it is estimated that 50%-80% of the US population carry the oral herpes strain. Many people carry it and never have a single outbreak. They often get it as babies; someone with oral herpes gives them a kiss and that is that. They may never even experience the first outbreak call primary herpes. Well I did. And I can tell you that it was horrible. Recently, I got primary herpes in my mouth. I am getting ready to get braces so I have been wearing a metal device to widen my palate. The device has caused me to have numerous ulcers and abrasions. All these wounds in my mouth made me extra subsceptible to the virus. The girl that I kissed was not showing symptoms. She did not have any visible sores and was not experiencing the tingle that goes along with an outbreak. But I still got herpes. Why? Because of asymptomatic shedding. The herpes virus CAN be passed when no symptoms are present. Even a person who has never had an outbreak can pass the virus. In fact, this is how it is most often passed along. The good thing is that asymptomatic shedding is far less likely to pass along the virus than an open sore, but if abrasions are present, it certainly raises the chance. In addition, research has found that symptomless shedding does not happen that often. So it is not all doom and gloom. In any case though, allow me to detail my ordeal a bit. I spent nearly two weeks off of work. For 11 days, I could not eat. I experienced 4 days of fever, two trips to the ER, 4 bags of IV fluid, numerous pain killers and nearly two weeks of pain. My throat was so swollen and felt so much like razor blades that I could not swallow. I was spitting into a bucket in order to not have to. My mouth was also swollen and covered in nodules. I got a bacterial infection on my lips as well. I lost 9 pounds. My mouth is still sensitive because I could not brush for the entire period. My lips are also still recovering and are sore. I am sure the genital version is similarly unpleasant. The doctors said that while my case was pretty bad (probably due to the mass injection of virus through my abrasions), primary herpes is never pleasant in adults. I can definitely back up this statement. The doctor told me I now need to be careful, especially for oral sex as it can be transferred to the gentials. The one good thing is that often oral herpes never recurs. And it will NEVER be as bad as that first time. But the chance of recurrance is always there. So I pose this poll. I would like to know how those of you that have it, or who date or are married to someone who does, handle it. I am interested because the girl who gave this to me was like many people I have talked to. She has had them since childhood, has never gone to the doctor about it, and never thought about asymptomatic shedding. So she never mentioned it to potential partners, assumming that everything would be fine. And I wonder how many others don't think about it, particularly the oral to gential transfer. I created this poll to make people aware and to hopefully make some people think about their actions. I don't want to freak people out too much. After all, oral herpes is QUITE COMMON. A lot of people already have it (many in a dormant state and they are unaware they even have it) so what I went through has less of a chance of occurring, but it can. And no one should have to go through the hell I just went through. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

Wow. Your google-fu is absolutely attrocious. Then you should put her on the path oh google master. It is quite difficult: "white stripes brother sister" That was exhausting. I must now take a nap. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

Wow. Your google-fu is absolutely attrocious. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

That's better. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

yeah, I think that about sums it up. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

eeeeeek.... I can only handle sooo much estrogen.... Can I come play on your wagon for a while? g Sure...we have a liqour luge on my wagon! What wagon doesn't? Geez man, get something original. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

eeeeeek.... I can only handle sooo much estrogen.... Can I come play on your wagon for a while? g That is cool. I could use a more inimate affair anyway. BelskyBlueEyes - you can come along. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

Meaning, you'll share your women instead of keep them to yourself like Rob? What are you, crazy? The jealousy of these people. Man. Gia - yes, hop on. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

But how many types do you have? rhemwa keeps a fully stocked bar and 110 varieties of beer on tap. Seriously, this is a kick-ass and, dare I say, magical wagon. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

Thanks for the offer, but this wagon never runs dry. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

Don't be mad. You can walk beside it. Or be extra lame and Segway beside it. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

The wagon has judged your style to be fitting. Welcome aboard. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

This wagon transcends physical boundaries. Such things are insignificant. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

I have no idea what that means! We are going to turn hybrid pieces? Sweet. Though I would assume Andrea would be a hanger or a stinger, not in the base. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

Everyone just come to the Orange boogie in August in VA. it kicks ass. This year there will probably be a Rock-Paper-Scissors tournement too. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

Ok, so far we have a hybrid with you, me, Rob and Michelle. Awesome! Me and more ladies. Excellent. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.

I would like to be on that. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing.