shucks
12-31-2002, 12:43 PM
I got this question and answers from my OB GYN, and thought I would post it here for the people that are scard like I was. I think if you feel that you have this go get checked out...
Each year, millions of people all over the world are diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The most common of these infections is a virus called HPV (human papilloma virus). The information provided here may supplement what your physician has already told you or will tell you about this particular virus, its treatment, and what you can do to protect yourself now and in the future.
What is HPV?
HPV is a family of more than 100 strains of virus, including those that cause warts on the hands and feet. About one-third of these viruses cause STDs, resulting in genital problems that affect both woman and men. Som studies have shown that perhaps 20 percent of all men and women in the United States, between 15 and 49, have evidence of HPV infection. The more sexual partners you have, the greater your risk of getting an HPV infection. Studies of sexually active young adults suggestthat the lifetime risk of getting HPV can be as high as 80 percent.
It is best to keep your immune system high and in good health it keeps the virus under control. Genital warts, or condylomas, are one kind of lesion cause by HPV. These warts sometimes appear as growths or bumps on the vulva, in or around the vagina or anus, on the cervix, in the urethra (bladder opening), or on the penis, scrotum, groin, or thigh. They may be raised or flat, single or multiple, small or large. Some warts cluster into a cauliflower-like shape.
Microscopic warts, caused by genital HPV, are warts that physicians can only find with a special instruments. There are also genital HPV infections that live in the skin without causing any visible sign at all. These HPV infections are called "clinically inapparent" or "subclinical." Sublinical infections usually cause no symptoms, and require no treatment.
Research has shown that HPV is the principle agent causing cervical dysplasia in women. Dysplasia is the disorderly growth of the cells that line the cervix, which is the opening to the uterus. Undetected and untreated, dysplasia can eventually lead to cervical cancer. Fortunately, a Pap test can accurately detect and successfully treat dysplasia in the vast majority of cases.
Who gets genital HPV infections, and how?
Genital HPV infections occur in sexually active women and men of all ages, races, and social classes. Genital HPV is usually spread by direct, skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person. A pregnant woman can also infect her infant during childbirth, but this is rare.
Diffrent types of HPV can cause warts on other parts of the body, such as the hands. Contatc with these types of warts can cause similar skin warts, bu tdoes not cause genital warts.
If I were infected, when would warts appear?
It's difficult for people to know exactly when or from whom they have contracted the virus. After sexual relations with an infected person, genital warts may appear within weeks, months, or years-or they may never appear. New arts may also appear months or years after successful treatment. These may be caused either by the original strain of HPV or by a newly acquired strain.
How would I know if I have a genital HPV infection?
HPV infection is often invisible because the virus hides inside the skin or mucous membranes. Even if you develop warts, they may be in an area that is difficult to see, such as inside the vagina or anus, or on the cervix. Genital warts are often small and flesh-colored, and usually have no accompanying symptoms, such as itching, pain, or bleeding.
there are some symptoms you can watch for. See your personal physician or OB GYN if you:
*find unusual growths, bumps, or skin changes on or near your penis, vagina, vulva, or anus; or
*notice any unusual itching, pain, or bleeeding; or
*if you are not sure and worry yourself to death go get checked out for a peace of mind.
How is genital HPV treated?
Genital warts can be treated in a variety of ways. Your medical practitioner may apply a medication in the office, or prescribe a medication that you can use at home. Large or persistent warts may require treatment by freezing, surgery, or laser.
Follow-up visits may be needed for any treatment method to succeed , and it's not uncommon for a series of treatments to be required. In some circumstances, observation without treatment may be an option. But whether the lesions are treated or observed, it's important to follow your physician's recommendations.
What if Im diagnosed with genital HPV?
If you're diagnosed with genital HPV, it's normal to experience a range of emotions. Like many people, you may feel depressed, angry, guilty, or frutrated. Or like others, you might feel ashamed, unattractive, and uninterested in sex. Whatever you feel, it's important to remember that it's natural. I encourage you to share your feelings with your partner and your medical practitioner, to help you feel better.
If you are diagnosed with genital HPV, you're not alone. Keep the following in mind:
*Genital HPV is now very common
*For most people genital HPV is a minor problem.
*Occasional warts can be treated in the medicaal offices.
*Having regular Pap tests to check for HPV can help you effectively prevent cerical cancer.
Although the medical people are still learning about HPV, over time, most people seem to have fewer outbreaks and HPV-related problems. It is believe this is because the immune system learns to control the virus.
How do protect myself and others?
All STDs, including genital warts, are spread primarily through genital, oral, and anal sexual contact. Follow these guidelines to help keep you from contracting other STDs or spreading genital warts to others.
Praatice safer sex
The surest waay to avoid STD infection is to abstain from sexual intercourse and potentially unsafe sex. If you are sexually active, take these precaustions to protect yourself:
*Always use latex condoms and a spermicide that contains nonoxynol-9 when you ahve sexual intercourse if you or your partner is male.
*Control your use of alchol and other mood-altering drugs, they can cloud your ability to make decisions about safer sex.
*Make self-protection a priority. Always practice safer sex because your sexual partner may not know wheter they've been exposed to genital HPV or other STDs. Even if you already have one strain of virus, you can still protect yourself against other strains.
Have regular Pap tests
HPV infection increases the risk of having an abnormal Pap test result. Because of this it is recommendedthat you have an annual Pap test if you have HPV, or if you are sexually active. Women who have more than one sexual partner have a greater risk of contacting the virus, which could result in an abnormal Pap test. But if you've been sexually monogamous(have had only one sex partner) for two years, and you have had two normal annual Pap tests, it may be recommended a Pap test every two to three years.
Take care of your body
You're lesss susceptible to infection when you're in good heaalth. And if you have genital HPV, a strong immune system is important in bringing the disease under control. Keep your immune system strong-eat healthy foods, get enough sleep and exercise, manage your stress level, and avoid alchol, drugs, and tobacco.
Examine your genitals regularly to check for visible warts. If you notice any, contact your personal physician or OB GYN and follow these precautions:
*Don't try to remove warts yourself with over the coutner medications.
*Wash your hands after touching genital warts, ordinary souap kills the virus.
*Urinate, and carefully wash and dry your genitals after sexual contact.
Each year, millions of people all over the world are diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The most common of these infections is a virus called HPV (human papilloma virus). The information provided here may supplement what your physician has already told you or will tell you about this particular virus, its treatment, and what you can do to protect yourself now and in the future.
What is HPV?
HPV is a family of more than 100 strains of virus, including those that cause warts on the hands and feet. About one-third of these viruses cause STDs, resulting in genital problems that affect both woman and men. Som studies have shown that perhaps 20 percent of all men and women in the United States, between 15 and 49, have evidence of HPV infection. The more sexual partners you have, the greater your risk of getting an HPV infection. Studies of sexually active young adults suggestthat the lifetime risk of getting HPV can be as high as 80 percent.
It is best to keep your immune system high and in good health it keeps the virus under control. Genital warts, or condylomas, are one kind of lesion cause by HPV. These warts sometimes appear as growths or bumps on the vulva, in or around the vagina or anus, on the cervix, in the urethra (bladder opening), or on the penis, scrotum, groin, or thigh. They may be raised or flat, single or multiple, small or large. Some warts cluster into a cauliflower-like shape.
Microscopic warts, caused by genital HPV, are warts that physicians can only find with a special instruments. There are also genital HPV infections that live in the skin without causing any visible sign at all. These HPV infections are called "clinically inapparent" or "subclinical." Sublinical infections usually cause no symptoms, and require no treatment.
Research has shown that HPV is the principle agent causing cervical dysplasia in women. Dysplasia is the disorderly growth of the cells that line the cervix, which is the opening to the uterus. Undetected and untreated, dysplasia can eventually lead to cervical cancer. Fortunately, a Pap test can accurately detect and successfully treat dysplasia in the vast majority of cases.
Who gets genital HPV infections, and how?
Genital HPV infections occur in sexually active women and men of all ages, races, and social classes. Genital HPV is usually spread by direct, skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person. A pregnant woman can also infect her infant during childbirth, but this is rare.
Diffrent types of HPV can cause warts on other parts of the body, such as the hands. Contatc with these types of warts can cause similar skin warts, bu tdoes not cause genital warts.
If I were infected, when would warts appear?
It's difficult for people to know exactly when or from whom they have contracted the virus. After sexual relations with an infected person, genital warts may appear within weeks, months, or years-or they may never appear. New arts may also appear months or years after successful treatment. These may be caused either by the original strain of HPV or by a newly acquired strain.
How would I know if I have a genital HPV infection?
HPV infection is often invisible because the virus hides inside the skin or mucous membranes. Even if you develop warts, they may be in an area that is difficult to see, such as inside the vagina or anus, or on the cervix. Genital warts are often small and flesh-colored, and usually have no accompanying symptoms, such as itching, pain, or bleeding.
there are some symptoms you can watch for. See your personal physician or OB GYN if you:
*find unusual growths, bumps, or skin changes on or near your penis, vagina, vulva, or anus; or
*notice any unusual itching, pain, or bleeeding; or
*if you are not sure and worry yourself to death go get checked out for a peace of mind.
How is genital HPV treated?
Genital warts can be treated in a variety of ways. Your medical practitioner may apply a medication in the office, or prescribe a medication that you can use at home. Large or persistent warts may require treatment by freezing, surgery, or laser.
Follow-up visits may be needed for any treatment method to succeed , and it's not uncommon for a series of treatments to be required. In some circumstances, observation without treatment may be an option. But whether the lesions are treated or observed, it's important to follow your physician's recommendations.
What if Im diagnosed with genital HPV?
If you're diagnosed with genital HPV, it's normal to experience a range of emotions. Like many people, you may feel depressed, angry, guilty, or frutrated. Or like others, you might feel ashamed, unattractive, and uninterested in sex. Whatever you feel, it's important to remember that it's natural. I encourage you to share your feelings with your partner and your medical practitioner, to help you feel better.
If you are diagnosed with genital HPV, you're not alone. Keep the following in mind:
*Genital HPV is now very common
*For most people genital HPV is a minor problem.
*Occasional warts can be treated in the medicaal offices.
*Having regular Pap tests to check for HPV can help you effectively prevent cerical cancer.
Although the medical people are still learning about HPV, over time, most people seem to have fewer outbreaks and HPV-related problems. It is believe this is because the immune system learns to control the virus.
How do protect myself and others?
All STDs, including genital warts, are spread primarily through genital, oral, and anal sexual contact. Follow these guidelines to help keep you from contracting other STDs or spreading genital warts to others.
Praatice safer sex
The surest waay to avoid STD infection is to abstain from sexual intercourse and potentially unsafe sex. If you are sexually active, take these precaustions to protect yourself:
*Always use latex condoms and a spermicide that contains nonoxynol-9 when you ahve sexual intercourse if you or your partner is male.
*Control your use of alchol and other mood-altering drugs, they can cloud your ability to make decisions about safer sex.
*Make self-protection a priority. Always practice safer sex because your sexual partner may not know wheter they've been exposed to genital HPV or other STDs. Even if you already have one strain of virus, you can still protect yourself against other strains.
Have regular Pap tests
HPV infection increases the risk of having an abnormal Pap test result. Because of this it is recommendedthat you have an annual Pap test if you have HPV, or if you are sexually active. Women who have more than one sexual partner have a greater risk of contacting the virus, which could result in an abnormal Pap test. But if you've been sexually monogamous(have had only one sex partner) for two years, and you have had two normal annual Pap tests, it may be recommended a Pap test every two to three years.
Take care of your body
You're lesss susceptible to infection when you're in good heaalth. And if you have genital HPV, a strong immune system is important in bringing the disease under control. Keep your immune system strong-eat healthy foods, get enough sleep and exercise, manage your stress level, and avoid alchol, drugs, and tobacco.
Examine your genitals regularly to check for visible warts. If you notice any, contact your personal physician or OB GYN and follow these precautions:
*Don't try to remove warts yourself with over the coutner medications.
*Wash your hands after touching genital warts, ordinary souap kills the virus.
*Urinate, and carefully wash and dry your genitals after sexual contact.
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Greenoctopus18
02-06-2003, 07:46 AM
Originally posted by shucks:
genital warts may appear within weeks, months, or years-or they may never appear.[/B]
By never appear does it mean that you may not be affected, or that you just won't show any symptoms?
genital warts may appear within weeks, months, or years-or they may never appear.[/B]
By never appear does it mean that you may not be affected, or that you just won't show any symptoms?
shucks
02-06-2003, 09:46 AM
Originally posted by Greenoctopus18:
By never appear does it mean that you may not be affected, or that you just won't show any symptoms?
If you had been in contact with an infected person then more than likely you have it, BUT you may not even show any symptons at all, and you can pass it down to another person without even knowing it. That is why this virus is so commonly spread, because nobody shows any symptoms at all.
By never appear does it mean that you may not be affected, or that you just won't show any symptoms?
If you had been in contact with an infected person then more than likely you have it, BUT you may not even show any symptons at all, and you can pass it down to another person without even knowing it. That is why this virus is so commonly spread, because nobody shows any symptoms at all.
jules1
06-30-2003, 12:36 AM
Can warts go away on their own?
I think I may have some (I really don't know though), however, if I have any they are all on the inside.
Do I go to the Dr to get them treated? I have been with my b/f for 6 mo. and plan to be with him for awhile. He has the HPV virus too (obviously).
If the only point in getting them treated is so that I am less likely to spread them, and he has the virus as well, do I bother with trying to treat them or just let them run their own course?
I think I may have some (I really don't know though), however, if I have any they are all on the inside.
Do I go to the Dr to get them treated? I have been with my b/f for 6 mo. and plan to be with him for awhile. He has the HPV virus too (obviously).
If the only point in getting them treated is so that I am less likely to spread them, and he has the virus as well, do I bother with trying to treat them or just let them run their own course?
shucks
06-30-2003, 01:00 AM
It is better to go to the doctor to get them treated. True some cases people can get rid of the warts without treatment, but this is NOT with all people, and really not wise.
Warts CAN turn into cancer depending if it is on the cervix (sp), this is why it is important to get treated by a doctor, sooner they are removed the better you will be.
It wouldnt be wise to just let them be there, because of the risk of it leading to cancer (and that will do more damage then anything)....
Warts CAN turn into cancer depending if it is on the cervix (sp), this is why it is important to get treated by a doctor, sooner they are removed the better you will be.
It wouldnt be wise to just let them be there, because of the risk of it leading to cancer (and that will do more damage then anything)....
jules1
06-30-2003, 10:07 AM
The reason I ask is I know people who have had warts on their hands, and didn't bother treating them, and they went away after a few months. And I think Drs will tell you if you don't want to treat them on your hands, etc, just wait it out.
Since it is the same virus, wouldn't the same rules apply?
Since it is the same virus, wouldn't the same rules apply?
jules1
06-30-2003, 09:56 PM
I am going to the Dr Thurs for something else, so I am going to talk to her about it then.
I am pretty sure I have some. I have a few white spots that I noticed after shaving. They are really small. I also have a few small bumps inside my vagina. How would the Dr remove these? Since they are small would it be possible to put a solution on them? These are the only ones that I am worried about.
And if you get a solution put on them to take care of them, what happens afterwards?
I am pretty sure I have some. I have a few white spots that I noticed after shaving. They are really small. I also have a few small bumps inside my vagina. How would the Dr remove these? Since they are small would it be possible to put a solution on them? These are the only ones that I am worried about.
And if you get a solution put on them to take care of them, what happens afterwards?
shucks
06-30-2003, 10:33 PM
First off it is a good idea to get them checked out very good choice.
If these bumps are indeed warts there are many different kinds of treatments (there are creames, acid solution, freezing them off, ect ect, sometimes it takes more than just one to get them removed, but be patient they will soon go away with consistancy).
After they are gone build up your immune system and even take a multi-vitamin everyday....if you drink stop, if you smoke stop, because this will weaken the immune system. examine yourself like 2 times a month or when ever you feel the need to and live life...this is what you do after the warts are gone.
If these bumps are indeed warts there are many different kinds of treatments (there are creames, acid solution, freezing them off, ect ect, sometimes it takes more than just one to get them removed, but be patient they will soon go away with consistancy).
After they are gone build up your immune system and even take a multi-vitamin everyday....if you drink stop, if you smoke stop, because this will weaken the immune system. examine yourself like 2 times a month or when ever you feel the need to and live life...this is what you do after the warts are gone.
jules1
07-01-2003, 12:47 PM
The only thing I am worried about is the likelihood that I will have to get them treated some other way that putting a solution on them or freezing them. I'm still in college, and its not that I *can't* tell my mom, I would just rather not because she has stress problems from worrying about me and my brother so much. I'd rather take care of this on my own if at all possible.
shucks
07-01-2003, 07:20 PM
I hear you....My mom is the SAME way this is why I dont have a strong bond because I dont want to tell her anything so she can worry..why do that?
I sure do understand what you are going through. Since you are in college then I take it you are above age? If so just go to the doctor without saying anything OR if she must know that you are going to the doctor just explain that you are going for a check up...no need in worrying her. however if you are underage well then you really have NO choice but to tell her in order for you to go get checked out.
I sure do understand what you are going through. Since you are in college then I take it you are above age? If so just go to the doctor without saying anything OR if she must know that you are going to the doctor just explain that you are going for a check up...no need in worrying her. however if you are underage well then you really have NO choice but to tell her in order for you to go get checked out.
jules1
07-06-2003, 01:32 PM
Yeah, I'm over 18... so my mom doesn't have to know. But if it costs alot to get taken care of, I have a feeling she's going to find out.
I have a Dr appt to get them checked out/treated on Wed. How fast do they spread?? I only have a couple (may 3 small ones at the most) inside and the rest on my bikini line. And there is alot on my bikini line, and they go up to my inner thighs. They looked like irritated hair follicles at first, but last night I got a light and a magnifying glass and looked at them and some definitely look like warts.
I'm worried sick about this. I wasn't worried about the 2 or 3 right inside my vag., but now I am worried about how my dr is going to treat the rest (there is probably 20 really small, most can't see even a spot present without a magnifying glass). Can I put cream on these at home? And since there are so many, and they are so small, if I miss a few spots is it likely they will spread again?
i'm just really worried we won't get them all after a few tries and they will come back just as bad as before.
My appt isn't until Wed. Should I try to schedule it sooner, or do warts not really grow that quickly?
I have a Dr appt to get them checked out/treated on Wed. How fast do they spread?? I only have a couple (may 3 small ones at the most) inside and the rest on my bikini line. And there is alot on my bikini line, and they go up to my inner thighs. They looked like irritated hair follicles at first, but last night I got a light and a magnifying glass and looked at them and some definitely look like warts.
I'm worried sick about this. I wasn't worried about the 2 or 3 right inside my vag., but now I am worried about how my dr is going to treat the rest (there is probably 20 really small, most can't see even a spot present without a magnifying glass). Can I put cream on these at home? And since there are so many, and they are so small, if I miss a few spots is it likely they will spread again?
i'm just really worried we won't get them all after a few tries and they will come back just as bad as before.
My appt isn't until Wed. Should I try to schedule it sooner, or do warts not really grow that quickly?
shucks
07-08-2003, 12:38 AM
Originally posted by jules1:
Yeah, I'm over 18... so my mom doesn't have to know. But if it costs alot to get taken care of, I have a feeling she's going to find out.
I have a Dr appt to get them checked out/treated on Wed. How fast do they spread?? I only have a couple (may 3 small ones at the most) inside and the rest on my bikini line. And there is alot on my bikini line, and they go up to my inner thighs. They looked like irritated hair follicles at first, but last night I got a light and a magnifying glass and looked at them and some definitely look like warts.
I'm worried sick about this. I wasn't worried about the 2 or 3 right inside my vag., but now I am worried about how my dr is going to treat the rest (there is probably 20 really small, most can't see even a spot present without a magnifying glass). Can I put cream on these at home? And since there are so many, and they are so small, if I miss a few spots is it likely they will spread again?
i'm just really worried we won't get them all after a few tries and they will come back just as bad as before.
My appt isn't until Wed. Should I try to schedule it sooner, or do warts not really grow that quickly?
Well true it may be costly you may even have to go back it takes a few treatments depending on what treatment you use.
How fast do they spread? Well that too depends on the individual it can be as fast as a couple of weeks to months to years...or they may not even spread...However I wouldnt advice to wait only because of the risk of cancer.
ok now I know this is scary for you for you dont know what to expect. Depending on the treatment in most cases they like to use some form of acid. You will feel the solution go on....and it feels like a burning sensation...there may be a time when you think you cant handle it, but at that time you will be home in order to take a soak bath (20 minutes time)...it isnt a hurt that you cry, but it is an uncomfortable feeling. The only closeness I can think of how to describe it is have you ever ate too many acid foods and when you urineate it burns like hell? Well it is KIND of like that, but NOT exactly. Dont be afraid for if you let it get TOO far and out of hand (if they spread and get bigger) where the treatment wont work then surgery will be the only option and there will be a yuckie scar. the smaller ones will more than likely be treated with acid...but if there is bigger ones you may ask them to burn or cut or freeze them...they give you a shot to numb you and that feels like a pinch, and after that you can feel a thing...Believe me it isnt that bad...it may get tireing if you have to repeatly go back to get them treated but you have to be consitant...dont stop treating it once you start. They will go away...they wont be there forever....
Well I guess you can get home creams but they have to be prescribed but know that it does NOT work for everybody it is actually a 50/50 that it works. and if there is any warts inside that you are not aware of well the cream wont work...and yes you would have to make sure that you get EVERY wart in order it to work...if you chose that method which I dont recommend. I rather get the treatment who knows what they are doing...you may want to talk to your doctor when you go in about the different methods and ask him what is the best treatment the best percentage to get them treated fast...
Please what ever you do not get discouraged if they do come back...and yes I am not going to lie it can come back 10 times fold but you have to be strong enough to make the right descessions and just be presistant...
It has been over a year since my first and last outbreak...and they have NOT come back...I however do get checked up more often though just to make sure...
I think the warts will be just the same now til wed....you will be ok. there has been cases that it appeared in a couple of weeks, but others months and others years...it depends on your immune system.
I can tell you are scard out of your mind...just know that there is light at the other side...right now it is too dark for you to see...but you will see that you will end up having a nice normal life...
Just remember your immune system is the MOST important thing in keeping the virus under control...and once it is under control you will be able to carry your life...but I imagine you will be more cautious...I know this takes alot out of a person...not only physical, but mental also. Just know that since you are going through what you are going through just know it wont be forever...it may feel like but just know there is light.
I think it is better to be totally honest so you can know what to expect so it wont be as fearful as it sounds.
Maybe after you get your first treatment (just know there may be others to get them fully gone...sometimes the first, second, thrid, maybe forth wont work well it seems that it is not working...but know it is working) you can ask your doctor if there is a place where you can go to have the other treatments that is a resonable and feesible price range???
Let me know how it goes. and sorry I didnt get to you sooner.
Yeah, I'm over 18... so my mom doesn't have to know. But if it costs alot to get taken care of, I have a feeling she's going to find out.
I have a Dr appt to get them checked out/treated on Wed. How fast do they spread?? I only have a couple (may 3 small ones at the most) inside and the rest on my bikini line. And there is alot on my bikini line, and they go up to my inner thighs. They looked like irritated hair follicles at first, but last night I got a light and a magnifying glass and looked at them and some definitely look like warts.
I'm worried sick about this. I wasn't worried about the 2 or 3 right inside my vag., but now I am worried about how my dr is going to treat the rest (there is probably 20 really small, most can't see even a spot present without a magnifying glass). Can I put cream on these at home? And since there are so many, and they are so small, if I miss a few spots is it likely they will spread again?
i'm just really worried we won't get them all after a few tries and they will come back just as bad as before.
My appt isn't until Wed. Should I try to schedule it sooner, or do warts not really grow that quickly?
Well true it may be costly you may even have to go back it takes a few treatments depending on what treatment you use.
How fast do they spread? Well that too depends on the individual it can be as fast as a couple of weeks to months to years...or they may not even spread...However I wouldnt advice to wait only because of the risk of cancer.
ok now I know this is scary for you for you dont know what to expect. Depending on the treatment in most cases they like to use some form of acid. You will feel the solution go on....and it feels like a burning sensation...there may be a time when you think you cant handle it, but at that time you will be home in order to take a soak bath (20 minutes time)...it isnt a hurt that you cry, but it is an uncomfortable feeling. The only closeness I can think of how to describe it is have you ever ate too many acid foods and when you urineate it burns like hell? Well it is KIND of like that, but NOT exactly. Dont be afraid for if you let it get TOO far and out of hand (if they spread and get bigger) where the treatment wont work then surgery will be the only option and there will be a yuckie scar. the smaller ones will more than likely be treated with acid...but if there is bigger ones you may ask them to burn or cut or freeze them...they give you a shot to numb you and that feels like a pinch, and after that you can feel a thing...Believe me it isnt that bad...it may get tireing if you have to repeatly go back to get them treated but you have to be consitant...dont stop treating it once you start. They will go away...they wont be there forever....
Well I guess you can get home creams but they have to be prescribed but know that it does NOT work for everybody it is actually a 50/50 that it works. and if there is any warts inside that you are not aware of well the cream wont work...and yes you would have to make sure that you get EVERY wart in order it to work...if you chose that method which I dont recommend. I rather get the treatment who knows what they are doing...you may want to talk to your doctor when you go in about the different methods and ask him what is the best treatment the best percentage to get them treated fast...
Please what ever you do not get discouraged if they do come back...and yes I am not going to lie it can come back 10 times fold but you have to be strong enough to make the right descessions and just be presistant...
It has been over a year since my first and last outbreak...and they have NOT come back...I however do get checked up more often though just to make sure...
I think the warts will be just the same now til wed....you will be ok. there has been cases that it appeared in a couple of weeks, but others months and others years...it depends on your immune system.
I can tell you are scard out of your mind...just know that there is light at the other side...right now it is too dark for you to see...but you will see that you will end up having a nice normal life...
Just remember your immune system is the MOST important thing in keeping the virus under control...and once it is under control you will be able to carry your life...but I imagine you will be more cautious...I know this takes alot out of a person...not only physical, but mental also. Just know that since you are going through what you are going through just know it wont be forever...it may feel like but just know there is light.
I think it is better to be totally honest so you can know what to expect so it wont be as fearful as it sounds.
Maybe after you get your first treatment (just know there may be others to get them fully gone...sometimes the first, second, thrid, maybe forth wont work well it seems that it is not working...but know it is working) you can ask your doctor if there is a place where you can go to have the other treatments that is a resonable and feesible price range???
Let me know how it goes. and sorry I didnt get to you sooner.
jules1
07-08-2003, 12:18 PM
Thanks shucks -
yeah, I've been really really stressed out. I'm not really upset about having the warts now, and I'm not scared about how they are going to treat them (because they are small...). I'm just worried because I have SO many of them on my thighs?? I don't understand how I have so many on my legs :( But the Dr appt is tomorrow (at 945, I have class at 1, so I should be alright for class?) so I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks for all of your help! :)
yeah, I've been really really stressed out. I'm not really upset about having the warts now, and I'm not scared about how they are going to treat them (because they are small...). I'm just worried because I have SO many of them on my thighs?? I don't understand how I have so many on my legs :( But the Dr appt is tomorrow (at 945, I have class at 1, so I should be alright for class?) so I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks for all of your help! :)
shucks
07-08-2003, 01:33 PM
I am glad you calmed down...dont stress for that too weakens the immune system.
Just know as I said before it depends on the individual...sometimes it comes one at a time...sometimes the warts come in clusters at a time...in your case it is not unusual for this to happen to have so many...it is known in both ways.
you are welcome. I hope everything goes well. Just always keep positive no matter how low you feel or how dark it is...just keep positive, and be persistant and consistant.
[This message has been edited by shucks (edited 07-08-2003).]
Just know as I said before it depends on the individual...sometimes it comes one at a time...sometimes the warts come in clusters at a time...in your case it is not unusual for this to happen to have so many...it is known in both ways.
you are welcome. I hope everything goes well. Just always keep positive no matter how low you feel or how dark it is...just keep positive, and be persistant and consistant.
[This message has been edited by shucks (edited 07-08-2003).]
jules1
07-08-2003, 01:44 PM
I may be psyching myself out. My boyfriend says I shouldn't assume that it is an outbreak because the spots appear as little red dots, and they aren't in clusters. They get more spread out the futher up my leg they get. I guess if they are warts I'm lucky that noone but myself and the Dr can see them.
But the thing is, today I have 3 or 4 spots on my chest - noticed them while putting on a v-neck shirt. They look like the same thing. Is this possible? I am so scared to even touch myself because I'm afraid I'm going to spread the warts. And I never get acne there, so I don't think thats what it is.
But the thing is, today I have 3 or 4 spots on my chest - noticed them while putting on a v-neck shirt. They look like the same thing. Is this possible? I am so scared to even touch myself because I'm afraid I'm going to spread the warts. And I never get acne there, so I don't think thats what it is.
shucks
07-08-2003, 05:04 PM
Originally posted by jules1:
I may be psyching myself out. My boyfriend says I shouldn't assume that it is an outbreak because the spots appear as little red dots, and they aren't in clusters. They get more spread out the futher up my leg they get. I guess if they are warts I'm lucky that noone but myself and the Dr can see them.
But the thing is, today I have 3 or 4 spots on my chest - noticed them while putting on a v-neck shirt. They look like the same thing. Is this possible? I am so scared to even touch myself because I'm afraid I'm going to spread the warts. And I never get acne there, so I don't think thats what it is.
I think you misunderstood what I mean or I wasnt clear enough?..I said it depends on the individual...it can come up one at time, or in clusters....and it could be spread out (I should have listed this as well) what I mean by it depends on the individual I mean it could appear in different ways from another person.
Well what you describled on the genital parts and inner thighs and such...now you said just today you noticed spots on your chest? well that can be just acne, but the others dont sound like acne from what you said....
The important thing to do is go get checked out...because IF you think it could be something else and then not go...well what happens if in fact they are? Be smart...
But your boyfriend is right in some sense and that is dont get too worked up....
I may be psyching myself out. My boyfriend says I shouldn't assume that it is an outbreak because the spots appear as little red dots, and they aren't in clusters. They get more spread out the futher up my leg they get. I guess if they are warts I'm lucky that noone but myself and the Dr can see them.
But the thing is, today I have 3 or 4 spots on my chest - noticed them while putting on a v-neck shirt. They look like the same thing. Is this possible? I am so scared to even touch myself because I'm afraid I'm going to spread the warts. And I never get acne there, so I don't think thats what it is.
I think you misunderstood what I mean or I wasnt clear enough?..I said it depends on the individual...it can come up one at time, or in clusters....and it could be spread out (I should have listed this as well) what I mean by it depends on the individual I mean it could appear in different ways from another person.
Well what you describled on the genital parts and inner thighs and such...now you said just today you noticed spots on your chest? well that can be just acne, but the others dont sound like acne from what you said....
The important thing to do is go get checked out...because IF you think it could be something else and then not go...well what happens if in fact they are? Be smart...
But your boyfriend is right in some sense and that is dont get too worked up....
jules1
07-08-2003, 05:28 PM
Oh I'm going, don't worry!
The spots on my chest look exactly like the spots on my legs (but not like the spots inside). Some of these spots have popped up over night it seems, and when I looked today it looked like some of the spots are gone.
I have an appt at 10am tomorrow so I'll let you know how it goes.
The spots on my chest look exactly like the spots on my legs (but not like the spots inside). Some of these spots have popped up over night it seems, and when I looked today it looked like some of the spots are gone.
I have an appt at 10am tomorrow so I'll let you know how it goes.
shucks
07-08-2003, 08:39 PM
good luck to you and point out the difference on the chest that looks like on the legs but different inside...you should point that out...
I really do hope it is NOTHING, but I also strongly believe when one even has the slightest thought that it could be something it is best to be safe than sorry...you are doing the right thing...and I hope everything goes your way.
I really do hope it is NOTHING, but I also strongly believe when one even has the slightest thought that it could be something it is best to be safe than sorry...you are doing the right thing...and I hope everything goes your way.
jules1
07-09-2003, 01:51 PM
Well... I went to the Dr today and she checked me out. I told her about the spots on my thighs, asked her about spots on my chest (and she said theres no way those could be hpv), and asked her to check inside.
She did looked and said she didn't see anything. She couldn't see any bumps, and said the that ones I saw were most likely sebacious (sp?) glands that got irritated from sex due to lack of lubrication (I'm on a lupron shot and that has side effects such as vag dryness and it was right after my b/f and i had sex). She looked at the spots on my thighs and said these were follicitus, because warts wouldn't be that red color.
She didn't any vinegar or anything on any of the spots, but I'm assuming she knows since she's the doc!
Thanks for all the advice shucks! :) Sorry I got all worked up over nothing!
She did looked and said she didn't see anything. She couldn't see any bumps, and said the that ones I saw were most likely sebacious (sp?) glands that got irritated from sex due to lack of lubrication (I'm on a lupron shot and that has side effects such as vag dryness and it was right after my b/f and i had sex). She looked at the spots on my thighs and said these were follicitus, because warts wouldn't be that red color.
She didn't any vinegar or anything on any of the spots, but I'm assuming she knows since she's the doc!
Thanks for all the advice shucks! :) Sorry I got all worked up over nothing!
shucks
07-09-2003, 06:15 PM
That is wonderful.....
And dont worry about getting all worked up...look at it this way...what you were doing is being on the SAFE side.
Now this would be a bummer and that is...if you didnt get worked up then the likelyhood of you going to the doctors would be slim...right? you might of said oh it is nothing and push it aside...and then to find out that it is something...
Always get regular checkups....it is so important to get regular checkups every 6 months...even if you are not having sex...
I do have to say I am VERY happy that you came out clean...
And dont worry about getting all worked up...look at it this way...what you were doing is being on the SAFE side.
Now this would be a bummer and that is...if you didnt get worked up then the likelyhood of you going to the doctors would be slim...right? you might of said oh it is nothing and push it aside...and then to find out that it is something...
Always get regular checkups....it is so important to get regular checkups every 6 months...even if you are not having sex...
I do have to say I am VERY happy that you came out clean...
collegegrl
07-09-2003, 08:14 PM
hi, i'm so scared at this moment-please help! i'm about to be a college senior and i've been living the past 3 years real carefree and pretty much stupid now 'cuz i'm freaking out about this. i've had unprotected sex a couple times but i'm almost positive that the guys always pulled out before they were done. about a month ago my doctor told me i have genital warts-it's really not a bad case, just a couple. i was devastated but i've been working out alot and building up my immune system hoping they'll go away on their own. they still are there, although they haven't spread, but i'll probably get them removed. what i'm scared about now is that i have a few red bumps on the inside of my mouth. i noticed them like a week or so ago. i've been gargling with saltwater and it seems to be helping. i read somewhere that sometimes a white tongue or something will appear with a genital warts infection. this is the ONLY other sign i have but because i've been freaking out so much lately about std's, i'm scared it's something else, although i'm praying it's all in my head and just a part of the hpv thing. they dont really itch or anything, they're just there. i'm absolutly terrified to get tested though and i want your opinion because i dont want to tell anyone i know. thanks!
shucks
07-09-2003, 09:34 PM
Originally posted by collegegrl:
hi, i'm so scared at this moment-please help! i'm about to be a college senior and i've been living the past 3 years real carefree and pretty much stupid now 'cuz i'm freaking out about this. i've had unprotected sex a couple times but i'm almost positive that the guys always pulled out before they were done. about a month ago my doctor told me i have genital warts-it's really not a bad case, just a couple. i was devastated but i've been working out alot and building up my immune system hoping they'll go away on their own. they still are there, although they haven't spread, but i'll probably get them removed. what i'm scared about now is that i have a few red bumps on the inside of my mouth. i noticed them like a week or so ago. i've been gargling with saltwater and it seems to be helping. i read somewhere that sometimes a white tongue or something will appear with a genital warts infection. this is the ONLY other sign i have but because i've been freaking out so much lately about std's, i'm scared it's something else, although i'm praying it's all in my head and just a part of the hpv thing. they dont really itch or anything, they're just there. i'm absolutly terrified to get tested though and i want your opinion because i dont want to tell anyone i know. thanks!
First know this....HPV which you have is a skin-to-skin virus so it wouldnt matter if the guy pulled out or not...
Second I never heard of HPV of the mouth causing a white tounge....a white tounge sounds more like thrush..
As I stated that there are 100 different strands of HPV...some only affect genital....and others just the mouth and others both...it really depends on WHAT strand you have to tell if the bumps in your mouth is that...
Know that HPV does NOT have to itch...and in the mouth? I dont think they would itch...
You stated that you have been gargling with salt water and it seems to get better? Well it could be just cold sores (which isnt really good either, but alot of the population has that too)...
I understand that you are scard I too was scard when I first found out. You really have to do what is best for you...and that is to get checked out...
I would get that checked to see if it is or not...if it is....there could be warts in your throat (and if there is warts you should know that warts can grow and then causing them plug your air passage). I dont know if you need a gyn to check that out or a orthadontist (sp).....
I remember seeing pictures on the net where there was warts of the mouth...you may want to do a search engine to see if that is what it looks like or not.
My ONLY good advice is to go get checked out and you dont even have to tell anybody.
I do wish you luck, and my thoughts will be with you.
I will be here if you need to vent...
hi, i'm so scared at this moment-please help! i'm about to be a college senior and i've been living the past 3 years real carefree and pretty much stupid now 'cuz i'm freaking out about this. i've had unprotected sex a couple times but i'm almost positive that the guys always pulled out before they were done. about a month ago my doctor told me i have genital warts-it's really not a bad case, just a couple. i was devastated but i've been working out alot and building up my immune system hoping they'll go away on their own. they still are there, although they haven't spread, but i'll probably get them removed. what i'm scared about now is that i have a few red bumps on the inside of my mouth. i noticed them like a week or so ago. i've been gargling with saltwater and it seems to be helping. i read somewhere that sometimes a white tongue or something will appear with a genital warts infection. this is the ONLY other sign i have but because i've been freaking out so much lately about std's, i'm scared it's something else, although i'm praying it's all in my head and just a part of the hpv thing. they dont really itch or anything, they're just there. i'm absolutly terrified to get tested though and i want your opinion because i dont want to tell anyone i know. thanks!
First know this....HPV which you have is a skin-to-skin virus so it wouldnt matter if the guy pulled out or not...
Second I never heard of HPV of the mouth causing a white tounge....a white tounge sounds more like thrush..
As I stated that there are 100 different strands of HPV...some only affect genital....and others just the mouth and others both...it really depends on WHAT strand you have to tell if the bumps in your mouth is that...
Know that HPV does NOT have to itch...and in the mouth? I dont think they would itch...
You stated that you have been gargling with salt water and it seems to get better? Well it could be just cold sores (which isnt really good either, but alot of the population has that too)...
I understand that you are scard I too was scard when I first found out. You really have to do what is best for you...and that is to get checked out...
I would get that checked to see if it is or not...if it is....there could be warts in your throat (and if there is warts you should know that warts can grow and then causing them plug your air passage). I dont know if you need a gyn to check that out or a orthadontist (sp).....
I remember seeing pictures on the net where there was warts of the mouth...you may want to do a search engine to see if that is what it looks like or not.
My ONLY good advice is to go get checked out and you dont even have to tell anybody.
I do wish you luck, and my thoughts will be with you.
I will be here if you need to vent...
collegegrl
07-09-2003, 11:19 PM
thanks for responding. i guess i have a couple questions. first, if it is warts in my mouth, can those be treated? and then also i guess what i'm scared to ask is do u think red bumps can be a sign of hiv? that's really what i'm scared of since i'm learning to deal with the hpv thing. and that's also what i was refering to when i mentioned the pulling out thing. oh and one last thing is i'm not really sure what thrush is really and if i should be worried..cuz my tongue isant bad it's just got a little white patch-and i had started smoking a little bit but not alot but i quite that. the bumps aren't too bad either but it's not like they should be there so i figured it's something. sorry about all the questions but i've been looking up all these internet sites that just tell me all these facts that i'm not sure which ones to trust...so thanks.
jules1
07-10-2003, 01:06 AM
Where are the red bumps inside of your mouth? Could they be ulcers? Or are the spots where white stuff has come off of?
If you have white stuff on your tongue that is easy to scrape off, or if you get any white patches in the back of your throat, its probably thrush. I had a HORRIBLE case after surgery, but from what I understand most peoples isn't as bad as mine was. If you do have it, they give you "swish and swallow" medicine usually and it clears up fairly quick.
If you are worrying yourself sick, GO TO THE DOCTOR. I know its uncomfortable but dwelling on it isnt going to make things better. Just read my posts on this thread... it turned out nothing was wrong!!! And I was FREAKING OUT and couldn't study or sleep or do anything, because all I could think about was that I might have warts.
Tell me more about whats up with your spots... maybe I can help more. If they are on your tongue, those bumps are normal
If you have white stuff on your tongue that is easy to scrape off, or if you get any white patches in the back of your throat, its probably thrush. I had a HORRIBLE case after surgery, but from what I understand most peoples isn't as bad as mine was. If you do have it, they give you "swish and swallow" medicine usually and it clears up fairly quick.
If you are worrying yourself sick, GO TO THE DOCTOR. I know its uncomfortable but dwelling on it isnt going to make things better. Just read my posts on this thread... it turned out nothing was wrong!!! And I was FREAKING OUT and couldn't study or sleep or do anything, because all I could think about was that I might have warts.
Tell me more about whats up with your spots... maybe I can help more. If they are on your tongue, those bumps are normal
collegegrl
07-10-2003, 01:32 AM
well i guess the white tongue thing isant too bad, like if i brush most of it goes away but still, i've never had it before. the red spots are like small red bumps, like real small kinda, on the back part of the roof of my mouth...they seem to be going away but i'm not sure. and then there are some on the back part of my tongue, i think, although that's a hard part to see, but i'm pretty sure. if they go away in a few days do u think it's ok? they aren't white or anything. they're just little bumps.
shucks
07-10-2003, 08:33 PM
Originally posted by collegegrl:
thanks for responding. i guess i have a couple questions. first, if it is warts in my mouth, can those be treated? and then also i guess what i'm scared to ask is do u think red bumps can be a sign of hiv? that's really what i'm scared of since i'm learning to deal with the hpv thing. and that's also what i was refering to when i mentioned the pulling out thing. oh and one last thing is i'm not really sure what thrush is really and if i should be worried..cuz my tongue isant bad it's just got a little white patch-and i had started smoking a little bit but not alot but i quite that. the bumps aren't too bad either but it's not like they should be there so i figured it's something. sorry about all the questions but i've been looking up all these internet sites that just tell me all these facts that i'm not sure which ones to trust...so thanks.
The red bumps does NOT sound like it would be hiv...but it wouldnt hurt to get that checked out as well in fact I highly recommended geting tested for EVERYTHING....
Now as far as your mouth goes if they are warts...they are treatable...
Thrush is just a yeast infection of the mouth...nothing serious all you need is some antibotics for that...and it will clear up quickly. It is very common in babies and older people...However young adults can get it too...thrush isnt to get worked up on...after antibaotics it will be gone in a week time...and what it looks like is a white coated tounge....if it is real bad it looks like thick coat fur like thing...it does get gross looking...but if it is mild then it is a thin coat...it is not contagious...it is from bacteria. sometimes most times the whole tounge is covered...and sometimes just the back part is covered. My child when she was a baby she had thrush.. if you like warm milk or let food drinks sit...this is one way of getting thrush.. this is no biggie.
The only thing that concerns me most is the bumps in your mouth wouldnt want them in your throat with your knowledge...well I guess if it gets big you will notice...anyways it could be an ulcer...it could be cold sores...usually those are tender...I am sure you had cold sores /ulsers before? The ONLY best bet is to go get checked...in long run you will be saving and preventing yourself..
No worries about the questions...I also want to inform so you wont be like I was when I first learn what I had....when I got tested before they sent the growth (which was the wart) to the lab they said it could be a skin tab or a wart which was HPV...I didnt even know what HPV and when they told me it was an STD...I just flipped my lid...they acted as if it was no biggie (well I guess they knew it was because 80 percent of the population has it lol) anyways I did my research over the innernet and I was just apalled...I couldnt believe the picutres I saw and I prayed I would NEVEr get that way....there is some pictures of the worst cases of warts...anyways I then learned that the innernet is good to research but also know that they ONLY show the most extreme cases that is rare...that was a big relief...anyways my doctor did give me all the info I needed and also had other doctors to explain so I can be educated on HPV so I could live my life happy...
I did also search on other STD...so I could be more educated in those as well even though I dont have anything else...
I believe the best advice I can give you is go get tested of every known STD you can take...this will 1 relieve your stress...2 to find out what you need to do if you have anything 3...save your life...
you are welcome to ask me anything and I will try my best to answer them...
thanks for responding. i guess i have a couple questions. first, if it is warts in my mouth, can those be treated? and then also i guess what i'm scared to ask is do u think red bumps can be a sign of hiv? that's really what i'm scared of since i'm learning to deal with the hpv thing. and that's also what i was refering to when i mentioned the pulling out thing. oh and one last thing is i'm not really sure what thrush is really and if i should be worried..cuz my tongue isant bad it's just got a little white patch-and i had started smoking a little bit but not alot but i quite that. the bumps aren't too bad either but it's not like they should be there so i figured it's something. sorry about all the questions but i've been looking up all these internet sites that just tell me all these facts that i'm not sure which ones to trust...so thanks.
The red bumps does NOT sound like it would be hiv...but it wouldnt hurt to get that checked out as well in fact I highly recommended geting tested for EVERYTHING....
Now as far as your mouth goes if they are warts...they are treatable...
Thrush is just a yeast infection of the mouth...nothing serious all you need is some antibotics for that...and it will clear up quickly. It is very common in babies and older people...However young adults can get it too...thrush isnt to get worked up on...after antibaotics it will be gone in a week time...and what it looks like is a white coated tounge....if it is real bad it looks like thick coat fur like thing...it does get gross looking...but if it is mild then it is a thin coat...it is not contagious...it is from bacteria. sometimes most times the whole tounge is covered...and sometimes just the back part is covered. My child when she was a baby she had thrush.. if you like warm milk or let food drinks sit...this is one way of getting thrush.. this is no biggie.
The only thing that concerns me most is the bumps in your mouth wouldnt want them in your throat with your knowledge...well I guess if it gets big you will notice...anyways it could be an ulcer...it could be cold sores...usually those are tender...I am sure you had cold sores /ulsers before? The ONLY best bet is to go get checked...in long run you will be saving and preventing yourself..
No worries about the questions...I also want to inform so you wont be like I was when I first learn what I had....when I got tested before they sent the growth (which was the wart) to the lab they said it could be a skin tab or a wart which was HPV...I didnt even know what HPV and when they told me it was an STD...I just flipped my lid...they acted as if it was no biggie (well I guess they knew it was because 80 percent of the population has it lol) anyways I did my research over the innernet and I was just apalled...I couldnt believe the picutres I saw and I prayed I would NEVEr get that way....there is some pictures of the worst cases of warts...anyways I then learned that the innernet is good to research but also know that they ONLY show the most extreme cases that is rare...that was a big relief...anyways my doctor did give me all the info I needed and also had other doctors to explain so I can be educated on HPV so I could live my life happy...
I did also search on other STD...so I could be more educated in those as well even though I dont have anything else...
I believe the best advice I can give you is go get tested of every known STD you can take...this will 1 relieve your stress...2 to find out what you need to do if you have anything 3...save your life...
you are welcome to ask me anything and I will try my best to answer them...
collegegrl
07-10-2003, 11:03 PM
thank u so much for your response. i feel alot better about the hiv thing. i've been tested for a couple things and those were negative but i'm gonna go get tested for the rest--and be safe:P i do have a question since u know about hpv. i only have 2 and they arent real bad and they weren't tested, just the lady at planned parenthood saw them and said they were warts. do u think those should be removed (assuming they're warts) or should i maybe wait a while and see if they go away. ohhh yeah, and one more question i have is ok, so i did have sex when i had the warts (i didnt really know then tho), but found out that's what they were...and for a week or so i was kinda bleeding and read somewhere that that can be a symptom of genital warts. so i was wondering if u think if i get them removed then i wont bleed after sex? cuz i also kinda fooled around another time after that (fingering) and i bled for a day or so after that...which isant normal. sorry i dont want to sound like a bad person 'cuz i'm really shaping up now but i gotta somehow deal with what i've done in the past. i'm gonna get tested dont worry. i just dont know anyone who has an std and it's just helpful to ask people who are experiencing the same stuff.
shucks
07-11-2003, 01:39 PM
Originally posted by collegegrl:
thank u so much for your response. i feel alot better about the hiv thing. i've been tested for a couple things and those were negative but i'm gonna go get tested for the rest--and be safe:P i do have a question since u know about hpv. i only have 2 and they arent real bad and they weren't tested, just the lady at planned parenthood saw them and said they were warts. do u think those should be removed (assuming they're warts) or should i maybe wait a while and see if they go away. ohhh yeah, and one more question i have is ok, so i did have sex when i had the warts (i didnt really know then tho), but found out that's what they were...and for a week or so i was kinda bleeding and read somewhere that that can be a symptom of genital warts. so i was wondering if u think if i get them removed then i wont bleed after sex? cuz i also kinda fooled around another time after that (fingering) and i bled for a day or so after that...which isant normal. sorry i dont want to sound like a bad person 'cuz i'm really shaping up now but i gotta somehow deal with what i've done in the past. i'm gonna get tested dont worry. i just dont know anyone who has an std and it's just helpful to ask people who are experiencing the same stuff.
When I had my wart...in an area that was uncomfortable and when I wiped after I used the restroom it did bleed..yeas when warts are in an area where there may be friction they will tend to bleed.
there has been cases where warts leave without treatment, but this isnt always the case. I myself believe to be consitant and get them removed. I had a singular one and they numb me and cut it off and havent had one since. I found however if one just keeps getting them treated when ever they appear the likely hood they wont come back...they can, but if you are persitant and all in the long run it will do good. Since you have two...I dont know the size of them...maybe if they are big enough to get them frozen off or cut them off I think that is better than getting the acid treatment..the acid treatment isnt that bad as it sounds it is uncomfortable...a burning sensation...the only thing with that is you have to go more than once...maybe 3-6 times before seeing any results...and this can get pricey depending on where you go....now if they are too small it is more than likely they will use the acid treatment...nothing to worry about...I would rather them be gone, because when there are warts that is when it is contagious....
You are NOT a bad person...just because you made some pre-mature choices does NOT mean you are a bad person...it just means you are learning the hard way...and you know the positive thing out of this is that you learned and you are changing for the good. Dont beat yourself up from the choices you made....just learn from them.
As I said there has been cases where warts go away on their own without treatment...but this doesnt happen to all...just a few.. I would rather just get them off sooner the better I think...
If you ask about the freezing or cutting..it doesnt hurt at all the only think you will feel is a pinch from the shot..and if those nasty boogers comes back then do it again..you are just being consitant...and soon you will find out that they will more than likely never return...just keep your immune system up...take multi vitiams (there is a good one that is recommended for this and that is "Centrum" it is a bit pricey...but there are cheaper ones that is just as good and that is called "Central-Vite" oh and make sure it is with "Lutein"
and yes after you get them removed you will NOT bleed after sex...
I dont know if you are having sex NOW...but I wouldnt recommend it...even with a condom will NOT prevent you passing it to someone...and if you have been and you get treated the more chances of them appearing again is high. It is HARD to examine a male because the warts can be inside the cannel...If you are not and after you do remove your warts...I would wait awhile before having sex to make sure that the treatment worked good....
Just ALWAYAS examine yourself...you want to stay consitant that is important...
Yes I am experienceing the same thing and glad that you found this place knowing that YOU are NOT alone....someone who does UNDERSTAND....
thank u so much for your response. i feel alot better about the hiv thing. i've been tested for a couple things and those were negative but i'm gonna go get tested for the rest--and be safe:P i do have a question since u know about hpv. i only have 2 and they arent real bad and they weren't tested, just the lady at planned parenthood saw them and said they were warts. do u think those should be removed (assuming they're warts) or should i maybe wait a while and see if they go away. ohhh yeah, and one more question i have is ok, so i did have sex when i had the warts (i didnt really know then tho), but found out that's what they were...and for a week or so i was kinda bleeding and read somewhere that that can be a symptom of genital warts. so i was wondering if u think if i get them removed then i wont bleed after sex? cuz i also kinda fooled around another time after that (fingering) and i bled for a day or so after that...which isant normal. sorry i dont want to sound like a bad person 'cuz i'm really shaping up now but i gotta somehow deal with what i've done in the past. i'm gonna get tested dont worry. i just dont know anyone who has an std and it's just helpful to ask people who are experiencing the same stuff.
When I had my wart...in an area that was uncomfortable and when I wiped after I used the restroom it did bleed..yeas when warts are in an area where there may be friction they will tend to bleed.
there has been cases where warts leave without treatment, but this isnt always the case. I myself believe to be consitant and get them removed. I had a singular one and they numb me and cut it off and havent had one since. I found however if one just keeps getting them treated when ever they appear the likely hood they wont come back...they can, but if you are persitant and all in the long run it will do good. Since you have two...I dont know the size of them...maybe if they are big enough to get them frozen off or cut them off I think that is better than getting the acid treatment..the acid treatment isnt that bad as it sounds it is uncomfortable...a burning sensation...the only thing with that is you have to go more than once...maybe 3-6 times before seeing any results...and this can get pricey depending on where you go....now if they are too small it is more than likely they will use the acid treatment...nothing to worry about...I would rather them be gone, because when there are warts that is when it is contagious....
You are NOT a bad person...just because you made some pre-mature choices does NOT mean you are a bad person...it just means you are learning the hard way...and you know the positive thing out of this is that you learned and you are changing for the good. Dont beat yourself up from the choices you made....just learn from them.
As I said there has been cases where warts go away on their own without treatment...but this doesnt happen to all...just a few.. I would rather just get them off sooner the better I think...
If you ask about the freezing or cutting..it doesnt hurt at all the only think you will feel is a pinch from the shot..and if those nasty boogers comes back then do it again..you are just being consitant...and soon you will find out that they will more than likely never return...just keep your immune system up...take multi vitiams (there is a good one that is recommended for this and that is "Centrum" it is a bit pricey...but there are cheaper ones that is just as good and that is called "Central-Vite" oh and make sure it is with "Lutein"
and yes after you get them removed you will NOT bleed after sex...
I dont know if you are having sex NOW...but I wouldnt recommend it...even with a condom will NOT prevent you passing it to someone...and if you have been and you get treated the more chances of them appearing again is high. It is HARD to examine a male because the warts can be inside the cannel...If you are not and after you do remove your warts...I would wait awhile before having sex to make sure that the treatment worked good....
Just ALWAYAS examine yourself...you want to stay consitant that is important...
Yes I am experienceing the same thing and glad that you found this place knowing that YOU are NOT alone....someone who does UNDERSTAND....
Audrey-B
07-12-2003, 08:50 PM
I'm really confused about HPV due to the fact that after an unclear pap smear i was referred to a gyn and he said all was ok, appart from the fact that he found HPV. I got kind of scared and confused and he said that it's unclear where exactly HPV comes from as not all cases are as a result of an STD. He said HPV has been found in people who have never had sex and you can get it easily from a public swimming pool. He then told me that it's not dangerous, didn't give me any medication and told me to have regular pap smear every 6 months incase they became cancerous.
I followed his advice for a couple of years and my pap smears were clear, but since then i've been to gyn's if i've had unclear pap smears and nobody has ever found me to have HPV and they've done internal exams where you are hooked up to one of those monitors and you can see what he examing internally and everything comes up healthy.
I've been with my husband for 9 years and neither of us has an STD, i've also had a laparoscopy were the gyn took photo's of my internal organs (i had difficulty falling preganant) and he said internally everything was clear and healthy and 100% perfect. Some how i'd think that after 9 and a bit years my husband would have seen signs of HPV i had it and he in turn got it off me? and surely other docotrs would have seen it internally if the first gyn saw it?
So basically after reading about various people's experiences with HPV on these boards, i'm kind of confused about the whole HPV issue. How can one medical expert say you only get HPV from sexual contact, while others can say otherwise?
I followed his advice for a couple of years and my pap smears were clear, but since then i've been to gyn's if i've had unclear pap smears and nobody has ever found me to have HPV and they've done internal exams where you are hooked up to one of those monitors and you can see what he examing internally and everything comes up healthy.
I've been with my husband for 9 years and neither of us has an STD, i've also had a laparoscopy were the gyn took photo's of my internal organs (i had difficulty falling preganant) and he said internally everything was clear and healthy and 100% perfect. Some how i'd think that after 9 and a bit years my husband would have seen signs of HPV i had it and he in turn got it off me? and surely other docotrs would have seen it internally if the first gyn saw it?
So basically after reading about various people's experiences with HPV on these boards, i'm kind of confused about the whole HPV issue. How can one medical expert say you only get HPV from sexual contact, while others can say otherwise?
collegegrl
07-13-2003, 12:10 AM
thanks shucks. no i'm not having sex now. that's the only time in a while after i found all this out---except for one oral experience which again, wasnt smart. but i'm going to get tested and all that. those bumps are gone in my mouth except my throat still hurts sometimes so i dont know what they are. do u know if they were warts if they wouldve stayed longer than a week and a half? i'm gonna go get tested for everything with a friend. i'm terrified but i'm glad i've decided to change my life 'cuz this is way too scary. if i get a positive for hiv i'm really scared of my response to it tho 'cuz i dont think i could live with it and be happy. i've only had 3 uprotected sex experiences but they were all with guys who i'm sure get around. so i'm scared but i'm gonna go anyways so these symptoms i keep "having" eitehr go away or something. it sounds like u're living with the hpv thing pretty well and it makes me feel better. i hope things are going well for u. thanks alot for the support.
shucks
07-13-2003, 12:30 AM
Originally posted by Audrey-B:
I'm really confused about HPV due to the fact that after an unclear pap smear i was referred to a gyn and he said all was ok, appart from the fact that he found HPV. I got kind of scared and confused and he said that it's unclear where exactly HPV comes from as not all cases are as a result of an STD. He said HPV has been found in people who have never had sex and you can get it easily from a public swimming pool. He then told me that it's not dangerous, didn't give me any medication and told me to have regular pap smear every 6 months incase they became cancerous.
I followed his advice for a couple of years and my pap smears were clear, but since then i've been to gyn's if i've had unclear pap smears and nobody has ever found me to have HPV and they've done internal exams where you are hooked up to one of those monitors and you can see what he examing internally and everything comes up healthy.
I've been with my husband for 9 years and neither of us has an STD, i've also had a laparoscopy were the gyn took photo's of my internal organs (i had difficulty falling preganant) and he said internally everything was clear and healthy and 100% perfect. Some how i'd think that after 9 and a bit years my husband would have seen signs of HPV i had it and he in turn got it off me? and surely other docotrs would have seen it internally if the first gyn saw it?
So basically after reading about various people's experiences with HPV on these boards, i'm kind of confused about the whole HPV issue. How can one medical expert say you only get HPV from sexual contact, while others can say otherwise?
first know that there is 100 different strands of HPV...it is VERY common. Yes people can get HPV without having sex...BUT you said this "easily from a public swimming pool" Actually this is rare very rare..maybe a half percent....compared that to a tolit well you will catch it from a toilet faster than you will a swimming pool...however it is even rare to get it from a toilet. In order for you to catch it from a toilet is a person goes in there goes to the restroom and IMMEDATLY go in there right after...the likely hood is slim...now a person can fondle someone and then touch themselves and get it...a mother who has HPV can pass it to their child, but this is rare too.
HPV that is STD is when it is on the genitals...the HPV that is on the uterus is a different strand, but that is STD...now warts that are on the hands/feet is NOT an STD but still HPV.
What we are talking about HERE is HPV that is STD in the genital/upper thigh area and uterus...and HPV of the mouth which too is STD...
As I said before....it is very HARD to exame a male for HPV....sometimes the warts are NOT external. This is why 80% of the population has HPV because they dont even know it. One doesnt have to carry the symtoms to have it...warts is when it is contagious. As I said about your husband it is too hard...to test a male...they have to be external to see if he has it...it could be in the cannel of the penis...
I had my wart removed and I have been wart free for over a year...you have been clean for 9 years you say? well that is good...
I'm really confused about HPV due to the fact that after an unclear pap smear i was referred to a gyn and he said all was ok, appart from the fact that he found HPV. I got kind of scared and confused and he said that it's unclear where exactly HPV comes from as not all cases are as a result of an STD. He said HPV has been found in people who have never had sex and you can get it easily from a public swimming pool. He then told me that it's not dangerous, didn't give me any medication and told me to have regular pap smear every 6 months incase they became cancerous.
I followed his advice for a couple of years and my pap smears were clear, but since then i've been to gyn's if i've had unclear pap smears and nobody has ever found me to have HPV and they've done internal exams where you are hooked up to one of those monitors and you can see what he examing internally and everything comes up healthy.
I've been with my husband for 9 years and neither of us has an STD, i've also had a laparoscopy were the gyn took photo's of my internal organs (i had difficulty falling preganant) and he said internally everything was clear and healthy and 100% perfect. Some how i'd think that after 9 and a bit years my husband would have seen signs of HPV i had it and he in turn got it off me? and surely other docotrs would have seen it internally if the first gyn saw it?
So basically after reading about various people's experiences with HPV on these boards, i'm kind of confused about the whole HPV issue. How can one medical expert say you only get HPV from sexual contact, while others can say otherwise?
first know that there is 100 different strands of HPV...it is VERY common. Yes people can get HPV without having sex...BUT you said this "easily from a public swimming pool" Actually this is rare very rare..maybe a half percent....compared that to a tolit well you will catch it from a toilet faster than you will a swimming pool...however it is even rare to get it from a toilet. In order for you to catch it from a toilet is a person goes in there goes to the restroom and IMMEDATLY go in there right after...the likely hood is slim...now a person can fondle someone and then touch themselves and get it...a mother who has HPV can pass it to their child, but this is rare too.
HPV that is STD is when it is on the genitals...the HPV that is on the uterus is a different strand, but that is STD...now warts that are on the hands/feet is NOT an STD but still HPV.
What we are talking about HERE is HPV that is STD in the genital/upper thigh area and uterus...and HPV of the mouth which too is STD...
As I said before....it is very HARD to exame a male for HPV....sometimes the warts are NOT external. This is why 80% of the population has HPV because they dont even know it. One doesnt have to carry the symtoms to have it...warts is when it is contagious. As I said about your husband it is too hard...to test a male...they have to be external to see if he has it...it could be in the cannel of the penis...
I had my wart removed and I have been wart free for over a year...you have been clean for 9 years you say? well that is good...
shucks
07-13-2003, 12:41 AM
Originally posted by collegegrl:
thanks shucks. no i'm not having sex now. that's the only time in a while after i found all this out---except for one oral experience which again, wasnt smart. but i'm going to get tested and all that. those bumps are gone in my mouth except my throat still hurts sometimes so i dont know what they are. do u know if they were warts if they wouldve stayed longer than a week and a half? i'm gonna go get tested for everything with a friend. i'm terrified but i'm glad i've decided to change my life 'cuz this is way too scary. if i get a positive for hiv i'm really scared of my response to it tho 'cuz i dont think i could live with it and be happy. i've only had 3 uprotected sex experiences but they were all with guys who i'm sure get around. so i'm scared but i'm gonna go anyways so these symptoms i keep "having" eitehr go away or something. it sounds like u're living with the hpv thing pretty well and it makes me feel better. i hope things are going well for u. thanks alot for the support.
I cant say if a week and half is a bit fast..You would think they would stay longer, but I also know that it depends on the individual. Mouth tends to heal fast. I am glad you are going to get checked out...I know the scariest feeling is finding out the results, but what ever they turn out to be...you will be ok...Right now just do what you have to do and NOT think about the results until they come in. I know it wont be easy and NOT think about it...but by thinking about it wont do any good except stress out and weaken the immune sytem. I really hope you dont have HIV (I dont think you do...I think since you caught HPV your mind is in over drive...but actually that is good to because it motivated you 1) change your lifestyle 2) getting tested so you will be able to know what to do)....
I dont know if you believe in God or anything...but I do...so I will have you in my prayers so you can have "peace" with what ever comes....
You will be ok no matter what....you have learned the most valuable lesson in life and that is YOU....
The best thing out of this is that you found yourself more important that you changed your old ways...for the BETTER.
and you are more than welcome...
thanks shucks. no i'm not having sex now. that's the only time in a while after i found all this out---except for one oral experience which again, wasnt smart. but i'm going to get tested and all that. those bumps are gone in my mouth except my throat still hurts sometimes so i dont know what they are. do u know if they were warts if they wouldve stayed longer than a week and a half? i'm gonna go get tested for everything with a friend. i'm terrified but i'm glad i've decided to change my life 'cuz this is way too scary. if i get a positive for hiv i'm really scared of my response to it tho 'cuz i dont think i could live with it and be happy. i've only had 3 uprotected sex experiences but they were all with guys who i'm sure get around. so i'm scared but i'm gonna go anyways so these symptoms i keep "having" eitehr go away or something. it sounds like u're living with the hpv thing pretty well and it makes me feel better. i hope things are going well for u. thanks alot for the support.
I cant say if a week and half is a bit fast..You would think they would stay longer, but I also know that it depends on the individual. Mouth tends to heal fast. I am glad you are going to get checked out...I know the scariest feeling is finding out the results, but what ever they turn out to be...you will be ok...Right now just do what you have to do and NOT think about the results until they come in. I know it wont be easy and NOT think about it...but by thinking about it wont do any good except stress out and weaken the immune sytem. I really hope you dont have HIV (I dont think you do...I think since you caught HPV your mind is in over drive...but actually that is good to because it motivated you 1) change your lifestyle 2) getting tested so you will be able to know what to do)....
I dont know if you believe in God or anything...but I do...so I will have you in my prayers so you can have "peace" with what ever comes....
You will be ok no matter what....you have learned the most valuable lesson in life and that is YOU....
The best thing out of this is that you found yourself more important that you changed your old ways...for the BETTER.
and you are more than welcome...
Audrey-B
07-13-2003, 08:44 AM
Thanks so much for your reply shucks.....I'm not sure if i've been 'clean' for 9 years, just no other specialist has mentioned any HPV findings, just the one doctor and i've not taken any medication and he didn't say anything about protected sex etc. Actually he didn't give much information at all and as i'd never heard of HPV in my entire life up till that stage, i didn't think it was such and issue. Just to be on the safe side i may mention it at my next doctors visit as i am very curious now. Thanks again :)
shucks
07-13-2003, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by Audrey-B:
Thanks so much for your reply shucks.....I'm not sure if i've been 'clean' for 9 years, just no other specialist has mentioned any HPV findings, just the one doctor and i've not taken any medication and he didn't say anything about protected sex etc. Actually he didn't give much information at all and as i'd never heard of HPV in my entire life up till that stage, i didn't think it was such and issue. Just to be on the safe side i may mention it at my next doctors visit as i am very curious now. Thanks again :)
Usually when you go for regular checkups doctors are not really looking for HPV...You really have to ask them to check for it...because they can be so small you cant see with the naked eye...and this is why doctors sometimes overlooks them...but then again they dont really look for it..in order for them to spot it...is either it is noticable...or an abnormal papsmear with more testing.
"didn't say anything about protected sex etc."
Hmm...well it could be that he thought you were aware of HPV...some doctors are ignorant. Since THEY know they assume that YOU know what to do.
I think that would be a wise choice....in asking MORE about it to your doctor...(hopefully this is NOT the same doctor that dignosed you with HPV???)...to me even if he assumed that you know what HPV is he should have given you litature about it...to me that sounds unprofessional.
Now thinking that you are going to go to a different doctor from the one you went to who dignosed you...tell him/her that a while back you were dignosed with HPV and that the doctor did NOT inform you with anything to get you educated on it...and that you want information on HPV ask for litature so you can read up on it...
You always have to keep in mind that doctors is NOT miracle workers they are only "praticing"...
Sorry I vented out a bit...but ignorance (espeically the ingornace of the doctor) always gets me going...
It wouldnt hurt to get tested again...It would be amazing to know what the out come turns out...
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Thanks so much for your reply shucks.....I'm not sure if i've been 'clean' for 9 years, just no other specialist has mentioned any HPV findings, just the one doctor and i've not taken any medication and he didn't say anything about protected sex etc. Actually he didn't give much information at all and as i'd never heard of HPV in my entire life up till that stage, i didn't think it was such and issue. Just to be on the safe side i may mention it at my next doctors visit as i am very curious now. Thanks again :)
Usually when you go for regular checkups doctors are not really looking for HPV...You really have to ask them to check for it...because they can be so small you cant see with the naked eye...and this is why doctors sometimes overlooks them...but then again they dont really look for it..in order for them to spot it...is either it is noticable...or an abnormal papsmear with more testing.
"didn't say anything about protected sex etc."
Hmm...well it could be that he thought you were aware of HPV...some doctors are ignorant. Since THEY know they assume that YOU know what to do.
I think that would be a wise choice....in asking MORE about it to your doctor...(hopefully this is NOT the same doctor that dignosed you with HPV???)...to me even if he assumed that you know what HPV is he should have given you litature about it...to me that sounds unprofessional.
Now thinking that you are going to go to a different doctor from the one you went to who dignosed you...tell him/her that a while back you were dignosed with HPV and that the doctor did NOT inform you with anything to get you educated on it...and that you want information on HPV ask for litature so you can read up on it...
You always have to keep in mind that doctors is NOT miracle workers they are only "praticing"...
Sorry I vented out a bit...but ignorance (espeically the ingornace of the doctor) always gets me going...
It wouldnt hurt to get tested again...It would be amazing to know what the out come turns out...
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collegegrl
07-13-2003, 09:47 PM
thanks for the prayers. i do believe in God and that's been my source of hope right now. probably the only reason i'm sane actually. and i'm kinda excited in making this change for the better. but i was wondering about how serious of a connection hpv has with cancer. i work out alot and eat really healthy, except i drink. i also hardly ever get sick. but i do have a history of cancer in my family. do u know any stats on how many people usually get cancer with it? and if i dont have the warts is that a less likely chance i'll get cancer or does it really only rely on the fact that the virus will still be in my system? and also is the infected part just where the warts are? i mean as far as being contagious. sorry for the questions but i appreciate the responses a ton and u seem to know your stuff. :P
shucks
07-13-2003, 10:39 PM
Originally posted by collegegrl:
thanks for the prayers. i do believe in God and that's been my source of hope right now. probably the only reason i'm sane actually. and i'm kinda excited in making this change for the better. but i was wondering about how serious of a connection hpv has with cancer. i work out alot and eat really healthy, except i drink. i also hardly ever get sick. but i do have a history of cancer in my family. do u know any stats on how many people usually get cancer with it? and if i dont have the warts is that a less likely chance i'll get cancer or does it really only rely on the fact that the virus will still be in my system? and also is the infected part just where the warts are? i mean as far as being contagious. sorry for the questions but i appreciate the responses a ton and u seem to know your stuff. :P
Well for females you can either get colon cancer (in the rear) or cancer of the cervix....the chances of getting is low (I dont know the exact stats, but I will try to find out for you). Since your family has a history of cancer find out WHAT KIND of cancer they have....
If you are wart free your chances of getting cancer is slim. You just dont want it to be left untreated..
Since you rarely get sick that just shows that your immune system is good...on the right track...however you dont want to weaken it. I know some people they drink for pleasure it something for one to look forward to after a hard days job, but you should know drinking and smokeing is a high factor of weakening the immune system. I dont know how much you drink, but if you cant stop drinking (I advice it) at least lower the limit that you do...yeah one beer or a glass of wine is actually good for you...but too much is bad for you...hard liquor is worse. I dont want you to be deprived of something you like or enjoy doing...so maybe descipline in lowering the amount you drink..
I dont mind the questions at all...I am actually glad that I am able to help out...I know how it is...I know EXACTLY what you are going through...THOUSANDS of people know EXACTLY what you and myself are going through...it does have comfort to know we are NOT alone. :)
thanks for the prayers. i do believe in God and that's been my source of hope right now. probably the only reason i'm sane actually. and i'm kinda excited in making this change for the better. but i was wondering about how serious of a connection hpv has with cancer. i work out alot and eat really healthy, except i drink. i also hardly ever get sick. but i do have a history of cancer in my family. do u know any stats on how many people usually get cancer with it? and if i dont have the warts is that a less likely chance i'll get cancer or does it really only rely on the fact that the virus will still be in my system? and also is the infected part just where the warts are? i mean as far as being contagious. sorry for the questions but i appreciate the responses a ton and u seem to know your stuff. :P
Well for females you can either get colon cancer (in the rear) or cancer of the cervix....the chances of getting is low (I dont know the exact stats, but I will try to find out for you). Since your family has a history of cancer find out WHAT KIND of cancer they have....
If you are wart free your chances of getting cancer is slim. You just dont want it to be left untreated..
Since you rarely get sick that just shows that your immune system is good...on the right track...however you dont want to weaken it. I know some people they drink for pleasure it something for one to look forward to after a hard days job, but you should know drinking and smokeing is a high factor of weakening the immune system. I dont know how much you drink, but if you cant stop drinking (I advice it) at least lower the limit that you do...yeah one beer or a glass of wine is actually good for you...but too much is bad for you...hard liquor is worse. I dont want you to be deprived of something you like or enjoy doing...so maybe descipline in lowering the amount you drink..
I dont mind the questions at all...I am actually glad that I am able to help out...I know how it is...I know EXACTLY what you are going through...THOUSANDS of people know EXACTLY what you and myself are going through...it does have comfort to know we are NOT alone. :)
collegegrl
07-16-2003, 06:18 PM
thanks shucks. i made an appointment to get the warts removed in a week. i've had them for about a month and a half. do u think that's a long time for them to be left untreated? and i'm sooo broke, do u think it's possible to get them taken care of in one acid treatment? they could probably be cut off but i've heard that acid is the only true way to be rid of them for sure--like maybe there could be tiny ones i dont know about.
shucks
07-16-2003, 07:51 PM
Originally posted by collegegrl:
thanks shucks. i made an appointment to get the warts removed in a week. i've had them for about a month and a half. do u think that's a long time for them to be left untreated? and i'm sooo broke, do u think it's possible to get them taken care of in one acid treatment? they could probably be cut off but i've heard that acid is the only true way to be rid of them for sure--like maybe there could be tiny ones i dont know about.
I think you are fine in the time frame (1 month and a half) I believe you are safe...it is good though to get them removed as soon as they appear which you are doing. I had my singluar one removed over a year ago by the doctor cutting it and it has not come back (well not yet anyways)...now as far as having one treatment done and that is it...well I am sure there are cases that only needs one treatment, but with all that I have read and been told about it...it usually for a success is 3-6 treatments....now to make sure they even get the tiny ones they will put a vinigar I believe (that is what they did to me to make sure that there wasnt any other than that one I had) it is actually up to you and your doctor of what kind of treatment to be used. It will be more than likely the acid treatment in your case...but please dont get frusterated if if you have to go back 3, 4, or even 6 times...I know even KNOWING that ahead of time is frusterating the way it is...but if you just focus in getting them removed and being consitant...well in order to do that is to have self discipline.
I know you are scard...you have NO idea what to expect that is the most scariest feeling of all...I know. I told you what it will feel like (before they decided to just cut my wart off they did do the acid thing...but then they decided to cut off because it was long)...you will feel the liquid and then slowly you will feel a burn sensation...you are suppose to leave it on for 20 minutes that is enough time for you to get home and after that you can take a soak bath...to cool it off. The ONLY way I can explain it is have you ever had too much acid food and when you urinate it burns like hell...it doesnt make you cry but maybe a little watery eyed...not bad...and by that point it will be time for you to get your soak bath.. well that is the closest as i can discribe it...it is very uncomfortable...however it is something you can deal with. (I just had a thought....maybe they can numb you so you wont feel any burning? ask them about it)..I know some people may think I shouldnt tell you what it feels like, but I believe that being honest so you can KNOW what to expect...you can at least be prepared without having a lost feeling of what to expect...and also will keep you focus in the purpose of doing this and the importance of this proceedure.
Everything will be fine trust me...
Just think it will be easier after the first treatment and who knows you may be one of the people who would ONLY need one treatment...but in most cases it is usually more than one.
BUT WHAT EVER YOU DO...DONT STOP.
May the Lord give you many blessing. Be strong...for YOU....I know you will be able to climb this obsticle...just have your mind focus....
thanks shucks. i made an appointment to get the warts removed in a week. i've had them for about a month and a half. do u think that's a long time for them to be left untreated? and i'm sooo broke, do u think it's possible to get them taken care of in one acid treatment? they could probably be cut off but i've heard that acid is the only true way to be rid of them for sure--like maybe there could be tiny ones i dont know about.
I think you are fine in the time frame (1 month and a half) I believe you are safe...it is good though to get them removed as soon as they appear which you are doing. I had my singluar one removed over a year ago by the doctor cutting it and it has not come back (well not yet anyways)...now as far as having one treatment done and that is it...well I am sure there are cases that only needs one treatment, but with all that I have read and been told about it...it usually for a success is 3-6 treatments....now to make sure they even get the tiny ones they will put a vinigar I believe (that is what they did to me to make sure that there wasnt any other than that one I had) it is actually up to you and your doctor of what kind of treatment to be used. It will be more than likely the acid treatment in your case...but please dont get frusterated if if you have to go back 3, 4, or even 6 times...I know even KNOWING that ahead of time is frusterating the way it is...but if you just focus in getting them removed and being consitant...well in order to do that is to have self discipline.
I know you are scard...you have NO idea what to expect that is the most scariest feeling of all...I know. I told you what it will feel like (before they decided to just cut my wart off they did do the acid thing...but then they decided to cut off because it was long)...you will feel the liquid and then slowly you will feel a burn sensation...you are suppose to leave it on for 20 minutes that is enough time for you to get home and after that you can take a soak bath...to cool it off. The ONLY way I can explain it is have you ever had too much acid food and when you urinate it burns like hell...it doesnt make you cry but maybe a little watery eyed...not bad...and by that point it will be time for you to get your soak bath.. well that is the closest as i can discribe it...it is very uncomfortable...however it is something you can deal with. (I just had a thought....maybe they can numb you so you wont feel any burning? ask them about it)..I know some people may think I shouldnt tell you what it feels like, but I believe that being honest so you can KNOW what to expect...you can at least be prepared without having a lost feeling of what to expect...and also will keep you focus in the purpose of doing this and the importance of this proceedure.
Everything will be fine trust me...
Just think it will be easier after the first treatment and who knows you may be one of the people who would ONLY need one treatment...but in most cases it is usually more than one.
BUT WHAT EVER YOU DO...DONT STOP.
May the Lord give you many blessing. Be strong...for YOU....I know you will be able to climb this obsticle...just have your mind focus....
collegegrl
07-22-2003, 06:43 PM
thanks for everything shucks. i went and got my first treatment today and it wasnt nearly as bad as i thought. it just burned for like a minute max and then she cooled 'em and i feel totally fine. mine told me not to take a shower for like 4 hours or so so that that acid could do its thing but that's ok because it doesnt hurt or anything now. i have to go back probably 2 more times but i feel SO much better because she told me she does tons of these and its so incredibly common-just no one talks about it. i really think its all gonna be ok now and i'm not stressing anymore. really glad this changed me...kind of scared actually if this hadnt happened if anything would have made me think:P sorry about all of the questions!! thanks for alll of the info and prayers and all that! it was so helpful! ;)
shucks
07-23-2003, 10:05 AM
Originally posted by collegegrl:
thanks for everything shucks. i went and got my first treatment today and it wasnt nearly as bad as i thought. it just burned for like a minute max and then she cooled 'em and i feel totally fine. mine told me not to take a shower for like 4 hours or so so that that acid could do its thing but that's ok because it doesnt hurt or anything now. i have to go back probably 2 more times but i feel SO much better because she told me she does tons of these and its so incredibly common-just no one talks about it. i really think its all gonna be ok now and i'm not stressing anymore. really glad this changed me...kind of scared actually if this hadnt happened if anything would have made me think:P sorry about all of the questions!! thanks for all of the info and prayers and all that! it was so helpful! ;)
That is good they have so many types of acid treatments...some say leave it on for 20 minutes...and others an hour and in your case 4 hours.
Yes it is VERY common about 80% of the population has it...and alot dont even know it (mainly men). It is safe to say it is like a common cold.
I am so glad that you went through it...and I am glad that the treatment went well...see now you will know what to expect so it will be easier for you when you go again. Just be consistant...even if you have to go 6 times for a succesfful outcome just look at it as if it was another "check-up" no big thing really. Did you know that a GYN treats more HPV patients than pregnant women? it is amazing isnt it?
You will be just fine...and you the "scare" feeling that you got is good...because that was an eye opener because it did soemthing positive and that is to change you life for the better. Remember you are very important person and you deserve a healthy life...do what is right for YOU and NOT for someone elese.
I am glad I was here to help you through...I am so happy that the stress knocked off...believe me I was the same way...until I educated myself on this subject.
Take care and let the Good Lord give you many blessings.
thanks for everything shucks. i went and got my first treatment today and it wasnt nearly as bad as i thought. it just burned for like a minute max and then she cooled 'em and i feel totally fine. mine told me not to take a shower for like 4 hours or so so that that acid could do its thing but that's ok because it doesnt hurt or anything now. i have to go back probably 2 more times but i feel SO much better because she told me she does tons of these and its so incredibly common-just no one talks about it. i really think its all gonna be ok now and i'm not stressing anymore. really glad this changed me...kind of scared actually if this hadnt happened if anything would have made me think:P sorry about all of the questions!! thanks for all of the info and prayers and all that! it was so helpful! ;)
That is good they have so many types of acid treatments...some say leave it on for 20 minutes...and others an hour and in your case 4 hours.
Yes it is VERY common about 80% of the population has it...and alot dont even know it (mainly men). It is safe to say it is like a common cold.
I am so glad that you went through it...and I am glad that the treatment went well...see now you will know what to expect so it will be easier for you when you go again. Just be consistant...even if you have to go 6 times for a succesfful outcome just look at it as if it was another "check-up" no big thing really. Did you know that a GYN treats more HPV patients than pregnant women? it is amazing isnt it?
You will be just fine...and you the "scare" feeling that you got is good...because that was an eye opener because it did soemthing positive and that is to change you life for the better. Remember you are very important person and you deserve a healthy life...do what is right for YOU and NOT for someone elese.
I am glad I was here to help you through...I am so happy that the stress knocked off...believe me I was the same way...until I educated myself on this subject.
Take care and let the Good Lord give you many blessings.
worrywort
07-23-2003, 04:18 PM
just to let everyone know especially woman. My boyfriend(now my husband) had h.p.v genital warts and he showed it to me and it looked like nothing! You can hardly see them! I have h.p.v now but have no warts I have had a abnormal pap it is called dysplasia and it can cause cancer, They had to freeze my cervix and it isn't much fun. I don't have any regrets because I love this guy before I found out and I still love him and we were just married!!! I had him checked out before we became sexually active because of his past partner, so I knew all along about his h.p.v before we had sex. It is just a good thing to go and get checked before you have sex and always use protection!! Good luck to all of you.
worrywort
07-23-2003, 04:24 PM
Oh by the way, It has been 2 years and the warts have not returned on my husband!!!!
LaFae
08-07-2003, 01:14 AM
OK, I know I have genital warts, I'm going to my first gyno ever on monday. has anyone else ever been treated? I really want to know what it's going to be like.
shucks
08-07-2003, 10:03 AM
LaFae
If you read this thread you will see what it will be like.
It is nothing bad...not at all. Another person asked what it will be like I told her and she went and get it done, and gave us a report that it went well.
I will give you a brief on what it will be like.
There is different methods in removing warts. More than likely they will use and acid solution that they will apply only on the warts. You will feel a slight cool feeling a little bit and then a tingling and then a little burning....it is bearable feeling, but uncomfortable....but when it gets to that stage it will be time to take a soak bath. It doesnt hurt where it make you feel that you want to cry...no...it feels more like if you ate too much acid food and when you urinate you feel that burning sensation...well that is the closest what it feels like. Trust me it isnt bad...the worst thing is that you are going for the first time and you dont know what to expect so you are probably thinking the worst. Now you will go more than once...you will more than likely go 4-6 times...(maybe even more)...but after your first treatment and realize it isnt THAT bad then you will be able to hang...what ever you do though since you are getting them treated do NOT stop until they are gone.....
I had the acid treatment but it didnt work because the singluar wart that I had was TOO big in length....so what they did to me after that is just cut it off...and that did NOT hurt a bit...the only thing I felt was the needle when they numbe me and that didnt hurt either.....the only thing that did bother me was for a few days it was like an open sore and where it was (on the anus...strange because I never had sex in THAT department before) made it uncomfortable when I went to the bathroom I had to be careful...but it healed quickly.
Just do not worry...just relax.....the first time is always the worst because you dont know what to expect....but it isnt as bad as you might think....
If you read this thread you will see what it will be like.
It is nothing bad...not at all. Another person asked what it will be like I told her and she went and get it done, and gave us a report that it went well.
I will give you a brief on what it will be like.
There is different methods in removing warts. More than likely they will use and acid solution that they will apply only on the warts. You will feel a slight cool feeling a little bit and then a tingling and then a little burning....it is bearable feeling, but uncomfortable....but when it gets to that stage it will be time to take a soak bath. It doesnt hurt where it make you feel that you want to cry...no...it feels more like if you ate too much acid food and when you urinate you feel that burning sensation...well that is the closest what it feels like. Trust me it isnt bad...the worst thing is that you are going for the first time and you dont know what to expect so you are probably thinking the worst. Now you will go more than once...you will more than likely go 4-6 times...(maybe even more)...but after your first treatment and realize it isnt THAT bad then you will be able to hang...what ever you do though since you are getting them treated do NOT stop until they are gone.....
I had the acid treatment but it didnt work because the singluar wart that I had was TOO big in length....so what they did to me after that is just cut it off...and that did NOT hurt a bit...the only thing I felt was the needle when they numbe me and that didnt hurt either.....the only thing that did bother me was for a few days it was like an open sore and where it was (on the anus...strange because I never had sex in THAT department before) made it uncomfortable when I went to the bathroom I had to be careful...but it healed quickly.
Just do not worry...just relax.....the first time is always the worst because you dont know what to expect....but it isnt as bad as you might think....
Red Bean
08-07-2003, 12:16 PM
shucks,
I'm going to see my doctor today. I actually had one more question - do I need to see a gyno for all this or can it be my regular practitioner?
I'm just going to go there and ask to get tested for everything, to be on the safe side.
Thanks!
I'm going to see my doctor today. I actually had one more question - do I need to see a gyno for all this or can it be my regular practitioner?
I'm just going to go there and ask to get tested for everything, to be on the safe side.
Thanks!
worrywort
08-07-2003, 03:32 PM
i ALSO HAVE DYSPLASIA AND THEY FREEZE YOUR CERVIX TO KILL ALL THE CELLS AND IT HURTS LIKE HELL. I JUST HAD ANOTHER PAP AND IT CAME BACK NORMAL! THANK GOD! USUALLY ONLY TAKES ONE TREATMENT! GOOD LUCK AND IT ONLY TAKES 7 MIN.
Red Bean
08-07-2003, 03:46 PM
I JUST got back from my doctor's appointment aaand...I'M OK! What a relief - but boy was I sweating waiting for her to come in and check me out. She said it's just a cyst (like you said shucks) and that I was fine. Said I could remove it if it looks gross to me, but I don't care. As long as I'm healthy and STD-free!
Thanks everyone for your support, especially you shucks!
Thanks everyone for your support, especially you shucks!
shucks
08-07-2003, 05:51 PM
Originally posted by Red Bean:
shucks,
I'm going to see my doctor today. I actually had one more question - do I need to see a gyno for all this or can it be my regular practitioner?
I'm just going to go there and ask to get tested for everything, to be on the safe side.
Thanks!
Well a gyno is a specialist in this matter. It will be more than likely if you see your regular doctor that you will get refered to a gyno.
shucks,
I'm going to see my doctor today. I actually had one more question - do I need to see a gyno for all this or can it be my regular practitioner?
I'm just going to go there and ask to get tested for everything, to be on the safe side.
Thanks!
Well a gyno is a specialist in this matter. It will be more than likely if you see your regular doctor that you will get refered to a gyno.
shucks
08-07-2003, 05:53 PM
Originally posted by Red Bean:
I JUST got back from my doctor's appointment aaand...I'M OK! What a relief - but boy was I sweating waiting for her to come in and check me out. She said it's just a cyst (like you said shucks) and that I was fine. Said I could remove it if it looks gross to me, but I don't care. As long as I'm healthy and STD-free!
Thanks everyone for your support, especially you shucks!
I am so happy for you. Well when you said it was smooth and a balloon shape I was almost certain it was just a cyst, but since I am not a doctor you did infact needed to get checked out...and it is good that you did...
I JUST got back from my doctor's appointment aaand...I'M OK! What a relief - but boy was I sweating waiting for her to come in and check me out. She said it's just a cyst (like you said shucks) and that I was fine. Said I could remove it if it looks gross to me, but I don't care. As long as I'm healthy and STD-free!
Thanks everyone for your support, especially you shucks!
I am so happy for you. Well when you said it was smooth and a balloon shape I was almost certain it was just a cyst, but since I am not a doctor you did infact needed to get checked out...and it is good that you did...
shucks
08-13-2003, 04:09 PM
Originally posted by LockedInsideMyHead:
Hi guys. I'm 23. Goodlooking guy. Nice car. Good career. Never had trouble getting good looking chicks. Now I may be doomed forever. I have an appt wednesday. I have a small bump type thing at the base/side of my penis near the hair follicles. There is a normal pubic hair growing out of it. And when you pull the pubic hair, it raises like the other glands do. I dont know what it is. Im scared sh**tless. I havent had sex in over a year! and this thing appeared in the last few months.
I also have a small, circular light red mark on the tip of my penis. Barely noticeable but Im scared about that too. I know its not herpes because ive been tested 3 times for that (blood tests).
The Dermatology Forum Dr (medhelp.org or something like that) said genital warts dont grow hair.
I am praying to god it is just a cyst. I decided against going to Planned Parenthood. THey seem to think everything on your penis or vagina is an STD and I"ve heard several peole have been misdiagnosed.
I refuse to go through life with an incurable disease.
help
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[This message has been edited by LockedInsideMyHead (edited 08-11-2003).]
Well it doesnt really sound like anything to worry about, however it wouldnt hurt to get checked out.
Hi guys. I'm 23. Goodlooking guy. Nice car. Good career. Never had trouble getting good looking chicks. Now I may be doomed forever. I have an appt wednesday. I have a small bump type thing at the base/side of my penis near the hair follicles. There is a normal pubic hair growing out of it. And when you pull the pubic hair, it raises like the other glands do. I dont know what it is. Im scared sh**tless. I havent had sex in over a year! and this thing appeared in the last few months.
I also have a small, circular light red mark on the tip of my penis. Barely noticeable but Im scared about that too. I know its not herpes because ive been tested 3 times for that (blood tests).
The Dermatology Forum Dr (medhelp.org or something like that) said genital warts dont grow hair.
I am praying to god it is just a cyst. I decided against going to Planned Parenthood. THey seem to think everything on your penis or vagina is an STD and I"ve heard several peole have been misdiagnosed.
I refuse to go through life with an incurable disease.
help
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[This message has been edited by LockedInsideMyHead (edited 08-11-2003).]
Well it doesnt really sound like anything to worry about, however it wouldnt hurt to get checked out.
shucks
08-14-2003, 07:50 PM
Originally posted by worrywort:
There are three! I have never had warts but both docs told me freezing is best but now I have to have a biopsy done and I may not be able to have a child vaginaly. This has been real hard on me and I don't blame my husband. If you don't mind me saying..you are not a doctor. I have been to two and I feel I am getting the right treatment although you can get laser also. THIS causes cancer and you act as if it's a quick fix and its not I have been batteling dysplasia for almost a year now.you have no idea the pain it causes inside and out especially when you want a family. you may read alot but you are not a doc and I didn't ask for an opinion.
This was the first comment from YOU to me...when I posted a simple sentence. Let us take a deep look at what you said shall we? (and maybe YOU can see what is going on)...you said that "you are not a doctor." Can YOU tell me where I stated that I am? I can show you where I said that I am NOT and I have numberious of times told others to go get checked out...actually almost every post that I have made to others I have said this...My question to you is why did you say this? Is it because I am answering other people's questions...I will ONLY give out what I know...I am just sharing my education in this matter...why are you so mad about that? Along with this I give out the advice...in what? can YOU guess? "Go get checked out"
Here is another thing you have said " have been to two and I feel I am getting the right treatment although you can get laser also." that is good...I have been to MANY, and I have talked to specialist...and if you feel that you are getting the best treatment then good for you..that is good.
here is the thing that topped the icing...when you said, "you have no idea the pain it causes inside and out especially when you want a family." Tell me, something what makes you think that I havent had a hard life? You dont know what kind of hard life I had to endure. I find this a bit rude. You are making it sound that YOU are the ONLY one who has it tough. Yes I do know what it is like...I lived a hard, hard life If I told you my story you would cry...I mean litterally. But see this place is NOT a place to discuss hard lives...I really rather not, because *I* would NOT want anybody to feel sorry for me...
Now here was my response to your first post to me which I plainly was correcting your judgements and false agusations on me:
"??? First go read everything I have written and you tell me where I said that this is a quick fix.....actually you will find that I say the opposite.
Second if you go read what I have written also you will see that I dont claim to be a doc...however my knowledge of THIS comes directly from a doctors...speacilists....Not once did I claim that I was a doctor and NOT once did I dignose anybody...if you read you will see that I tell people that I am not a doctor and for them to go to a doctor...what are you doing? making judgements on me?
Third if you dont want anybody to respond to your post....then maybe a public forum is not for you??? also you want to see that my post to YOU was NOT an opion...it was a statement.
Fourth there is NO need to put a defensive armor on....I just made a comment for OTHERS to be aware that there are MORE than 1 treatment that the doctor may give out......
Fifth YOU are NOT the ONLY one who has this problem...the world does NOT revolve around you....so dont go attacking me especially when I did NOTHING to YOU.
6th You have NO idea what kind of pain or drama I went through so YOUR comment when you said, "you have no idea the pain it causes inside and out especially when you want a family." is really uncalled for...why you may ask....well because YOU have NO idea what my life is like.....so what you said was premature."
all I did here was correct what you were saying against me....
Now here is your response to THAT post:
"one question? HOW OLD ARE YOU? 5 that is what you are acting like, this board is for posting messages and getting support back, I did not ask you a question and you did not have to make a STATEMENT, I post here so people are aware of the dangers not for people like you to act like you know everything. You are very immature to come back and write something like that. I will not be writing back because I feel like this board is drama now. GROW UP!"
Compare all this and maybe things will calm down? actually you flaring out on me for nothing...IS for NOTHING.
You even go as far as twisting this around and say, "I will not be writing back because I feel like this board is drama now" and making it as YOU are the one who is a victim...no no no....it shouldnt be nobody. I am NOT out to get you or anybody else. Not once did I flare up at anybody for no reason like you did me. and then have the gull to turn it around. I dont play that kind of game...
All I did was first make a statement for OTHERS to be aware of that there are more than 1 treament...and I am still puzzled in why you bursted out on my statment for OTHERS...what is wrong for me to let others be aware? You didnt give that info out until I said something....I just dont get it...
Let me ask YOU a question why are you so against me? Did I attacked YOU for no reason? If so point it out to me. If not then I will take it that you are just being this way for no reason...and THIS makes YOU a better person? Let me say that this is NOT a competing match this is for others to support one another...why arent YOU doing that?
I am sorry that you feel the way you do towards me, but know that my intentions is good. It shouldnt be a festing match, as YOU are making it out to be.
Now folks I would like to apologize for this fuss for what? NOTHING.....
I do hope all is well and good.
[This message has been edited by shucks (edited 08-14-2003).]
[This message has been edited by shucks (edited 08-14-2003).]
There are three! I have never had warts but both docs told me freezing is best but now I have to have a biopsy done and I may not be able to have a child vaginaly. This has been real hard on me and I don't blame my husband. If you don't mind me saying..you are not a doctor. I have been to two and I feel I am getting the right treatment although you can get laser also. THIS causes cancer and you act as if it's a quick fix and its not I have been batteling dysplasia for almost a year now.you have no idea the pain it causes inside and out especially when you want a family. you may read alot but you are not a doc and I didn't ask for an opinion.
This was the first comment from YOU to me...when I posted a simple sentence. Let us take a deep look at what you said shall we? (and maybe YOU can see what is going on)...you said that "you are not a doctor." Can YOU tell me where I stated that I am? I can show you where I said that I am NOT and I have numberious of times told others to go get checked out...actually almost every post that I have made to others I have said this...My question to you is why did you say this? Is it because I am answering other people's questions...I will ONLY give out what I know...I am just sharing my education in this matter...why are you so mad about that? Along with this I give out the advice...in what? can YOU guess? "Go get checked out"
Here is another thing you have said " have been to two and I feel I am getting the right treatment although you can get laser also." that is good...I have been to MANY, and I have talked to specialist...and if you feel that you are getting the best treatment then good for you..that is good.
here is the thing that topped the icing...when you said, "you have no idea the pain it causes inside and out especially when you want a family." Tell me, something what makes you think that I havent had a hard life? You dont know what kind of hard life I had to endure. I find this a bit rude. You are making it sound that YOU are the ONLY one who has it tough. Yes I do know what it is like...I lived a hard, hard life If I told you my story you would cry...I mean litterally. But see this place is NOT a place to discuss hard lives...I really rather not, because *I* would NOT want anybody to feel sorry for me...
Now here was my response to your first post to me which I plainly was correcting your judgements and false agusations on me:
"??? First go read everything I have written and you tell me where I said that this is a quick fix.....actually you will find that I say the opposite.
Second if you go read what I have written also you will see that I dont claim to be a doc...however my knowledge of THIS comes directly from a doctors...speacilists....Not once did I claim that I was a doctor and NOT once did I dignose anybody...if you read you will see that I tell people that I am not a doctor and for them to go to a doctor...what are you doing? making judgements on me?
Third if you dont want anybody to respond to your post....then maybe a public forum is not for you??? also you want to see that my post to YOU was NOT an opion...it was a statement.
Fourth there is NO need to put a defensive armor on....I just made a comment for OTHERS to be aware that there are MORE than 1 treatment that the doctor may give out......
Fifth YOU are NOT the ONLY one who has this problem...the world does NOT revolve around you....so dont go attacking me especially when I did NOTHING to YOU.
6th You have NO idea what kind of pain or drama I went through so YOUR comment when you said, "you have no idea the pain it causes inside and out especially when you want a family." is really uncalled for...why you may ask....well because YOU have NO idea what my life is like.....so what you said was premature."
all I did here was correct what you were saying against me....
Now here is your response to THAT post:
"one question? HOW OLD ARE YOU? 5 that is what you are acting like, this board is for posting messages and getting support back, I did not ask you a question and you did not have to make a STATEMENT, I post here so people are aware of the dangers not for people like you to act like you know everything. You are very immature to come back and write something like that. I will not be writing back because I feel like this board is drama now. GROW UP!"
Compare all this and maybe things will calm down? actually you flaring out on me for nothing...IS for NOTHING.
You even go as far as twisting this around and say, "I will not be writing back because I feel like this board is drama now" and making it as YOU are the one who is a victim...no no no....it shouldnt be nobody. I am NOT out to get you or anybody else. Not once did I flare up at anybody for no reason like you did me. and then have the gull to turn it around. I dont play that kind of game...
All I did was first make a statement for OTHERS to be aware of that there are more than 1 treament...and I am still puzzled in why you bursted out on my statment for OTHERS...what is wrong for me to let others be aware? You didnt give that info out until I said something....I just dont get it...
Let me ask YOU a question why are you so against me? Did I attacked YOU for no reason? If so point it out to me. If not then I will take it that you are just being this way for no reason...and THIS makes YOU a better person? Let me say that this is NOT a competing match this is for others to support one another...why arent YOU doing that?
I am sorry that you feel the way you do towards me, but know that my intentions is good. It shouldnt be a festing match, as YOU are making it out to be.
Now folks I would like to apologize for this fuss for what? NOTHING.....
I do hope all is well and good.
[This message has been edited by shucks (edited 08-14-2003).]
[This message has been edited by shucks (edited 08-14-2003).]
worrywort
08-15-2003, 02:24 PM
drag it on, that will help!lol lol
Red Bean
08-15-2003, 03:02 PM
Agreed. Everyone is here to help. Some are looking for advice, some for support, some to share their experiences. But it is, as shucks said a PUBLIC BOARD so you can expect others to post opinions, advice, reactions, experiences etc......
I have to say, I looked to shucks for advice specifically after reading what he'd posted- he had experience with HPV and I didn't. And shucks advice to everyone is ALWAYS go to the doctor. And I did. But talking to someone before you go isn't wrong. And no one is trying to be insensitive. You are going through something tough right now...but people are here to support you if you let them. No one has malicious intentions here.
Again, thank you shucks and everyone else for your support and advice on this and all the other boards! We're not here to fight or be defensive. It's the one place we can all remain anonymous and still be open and supportive with each other!
I have to say, I looked to shucks for advice specifically after reading what he'd posted- he had experience with HPV and I didn't. And shucks advice to everyone is ALWAYS go to the doctor. And I did. But talking to someone before you go isn't wrong. And no one is trying to be insensitive. You are going through something tough right now...but people are here to support you if you let them. No one has malicious intentions here.
Again, thank you shucks and everyone else for your support and advice on this and all the other boards! We're not here to fight or be defensive. It's the one place we can all remain anonymous and still be open and supportive with each other!
Red Bean
08-15-2003, 03:04 PM
oops! I wasn't sure if you were a "he" or a "she". I think now that you're a "she" but either way..heh heh!