Question 1

i think i have herpes, i went to the dr, he didnt really say if i had them or not, but i dont know if i have the symptoms or if its imaginary ?

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Recurrent blisters: Happen with herpes in most cases, if no active lesions it is more difficult to say.   Blood tests can show new or previous exposure.
HSV Type 1 lesions are usually less severe, (cold sores), very common. HSV Type 2 lesions are more severe and numerous, particularly with first outbreak.  Anti viral medication can help decrease recurrences.

Question 2

i think i have herpes

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Question 3

idk if i have herpes

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See your doctor: Get an exam and have a physician answer this question for you.  If you are having lesions now - it is the time to go!

Question 4

how you tell you have herpes?

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: You go in for an evaluation/testing when you develop sores involving your genitals.

Question 5

is it painful to have herpes?

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Yes : When the virus becomes active the sores can be quite painful.  Oral herpes can be treated with a laser to hasten healing and eliminate the pain.

Question 6

can i workout if i have herpes??

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: Sure, no problem.

Question 7

struggling with life have herpes?

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Dont be guilty: Herpes is a virus. Being exposed to a virus is akin to catching a cold. If everyone had a blood test for herpes, estimeates put it at 75% positive. Most don't know they have it. If you know you have the herpes virus & learn the symptoms, then sex w/ you is safer than w/ someone who doesn't know they have it. Always discuss w/ a partner before engagin in intimate contact.

Question 8

how to determine if i have herpes?

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Simple test!: Serologies for herpes simplex one and two are available and will let you know if you have either!

Question 9

how can you tell if i have herpes?

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Get tested: Hsv2 has variable length asymptomatic periods, so short of noticing an outbreak, best way is to get tested.  See:  http://stdtesting.Com/how-many-people-have-herpes     --for more information and helpful links.

Question 10

can uou have herpes and never know?

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Yes, not uncommon: In the HIV era, its not uncommon for women to request blood tests to screen for stds. There is a blood test that looks for antibodies your immune system may have made in response to a herpes infection. Many people have tested positive who had no idea they were ever exposed. This is one reason to use condoms routinely.

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