Do you have the herp?

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buck

Lifer
Dec 11, 2000
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I get a cold sore about 3 times a year on one part of my mouth. Its usually small and I can cover it up with the old ladies makeup. I have been getting them since I was a kid.
 

intogamer

Lifer
Dec 5, 2004
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I've been tested before my treatment and no STDs... nada (>'-')>

That doesn't mean I don't have teh herp now :Q
 

waggy

No Lifer
Dec 14, 2000
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i get cold sores every now and then. notice its usually after a hard workout and i have not been hydrating well.

i know im going ot get one because my lips get dry and it starts to hurt in one spot.


 

Gibsons

Lifer
Aug 14, 2001
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It really depends on what you mean by "the herp."

Usually it means HSV 1 and 2, which quite a few people have.

But technically it should also include herpes zoster, EBV and CMV, in which case just about everyone has it.
 

Gooberlx2

Lifer
May 4, 2001
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So far this poll is showing 2 out of 5 people having the herp. National average used to be 1 in 5.....ATOT is such a slut.
 

punkdork9

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Nov 29, 2007
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Never had any symptoms and been tested negitive for any STD. So no herp here. Though I have heard that gout is a SOB. :laugh:
 

Alistar7

Lifer
May 13, 2002
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Originally posted by: punkdork9
Never had any symptoms and been tested negitive for any STD. So no herp here. Though I have heard that gout is a SOB. :laugh:

Welcome to AT :beer:

BTW, when you sing up you are automatically infected with the herp.
 

Feldenak

Lifer
Jan 31, 2003
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Originally posted by: Boo Boo
for you 23 that said yes.

does it also burn when you pee?

How would the occasional cold sore cause that? You know, paint chips aren't food.
 

djheater

Lifer
Mar 19, 2001
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I'm probably an evil carrier.
My mom and wife both get them.

My wife infected our three year old, but she hasn't gotten a sore that I've seen yet :(
She just had the symtopms of initial infection that babies get once(blisters on the face for a couple of days).

In short my family is doing its best to continue the scourge that is Herpes simplex I

Abreva works really well.
 

zoiks

Lifer
Jan 13, 2000
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Originally posted by: skace
I've never had any symptoms so I voted no. But I've never been tested to find the 100% truth.

Same here. A former gf of mine had cold sores occasionally where they would form on her lip. Fortunately I didn't catch it from her.