Here at the Herpes Doctor forums we give you a chance to ask questions and share with others. Whether it is your experiences with:

• Genital Herpes
• Oral Herpes

General Chat and Questions/Support
Herpes is actually a common viral infection. Herpes will cause oral herpes, fever blisters or cold sores. It will also cause genital herpes which are genital sores/sores that are almost always underneath the waist.

There are two different types of the herpes simplex virus:

• HSV1 Herpes Simplex Type 1
• HSV2 Herpes Simplex Type 2

When looked at under a microscope the HSV1 and HSV2 look identical. It is possible for either type to affect either the mouth or the genitals. It’s only the most common that HSV1 is an above waist and the HSV2 a below waist.

One important thing to remember is that you’re not alone. The estimate is that around 80 million people throughout the United States are affected by herpes. That correlates to just about every 1 out of 5 Americans.

You must inform yourself about herpes. For many people the diagnosis of herpes can lead to a lifetime of:

• Confusion
• Anger
• Fear
• Frustration

For many people there seems that there is no place to turn to in order to get some help in dealing with the sensitivity of talking about something like a herpes infection. Although it’s a sensitive subject don’t be afraid, there is help available.

Having a Community

It is important for people to have a community in which to ask questions that are relevant with their struggles and have a forum in which they can share their personal herpes experiences. That’s what we work to give you here.

Your Personal Herpes Experience – How has herpes or cold sores affected your life? You can share your experiences with us for both encouragement and support.

This is a website where you can feel free and are able to both openly and honestly discuss the herpes virus and your experience with it. In addition to the forums we have a lot of information available for you. You can get herpes information, herpes support and many other helpful resources.

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