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Human papillomavirus is a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitted...

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jpp30 10/08/2014

I've tried ACV and vit-e oil. I've tried mushroom pills. I've tried ecchinecea tea. I eat right. I quit smoking. They don't stop forming and spreading. It's been a solid 3 weeks with continuous outbreaks. 1 clears, and 2 more have already formed. Those start treatment and 2 more form. A week ago I had 3 frozen at the doctors office and the 2 bad ones together blistered so bad and the blister hasn't healed, making wiping hell. We haven't had sex in almost a month, he's gets it. He doesn't make me feel bad. But I've been "gone" because of this and it's making him sad.
It doesn't stop. Nothing is helping. I'm dying on the inside. I look up everyday new information to try and help. Nothing is working. They just keep forming, spreading. I've become distant. I'm miserable every day. I sleep all the time. I can't have a normal relationship. I can't have a PHYSICAL relationship. It's killing me. There is no end in site. I keep plugging away with ACV and oil but it's just not working and I don't know what to do anymore. I'm only 2 months into this. But a YEAR? I can't. I can't do this. I'm 6 months into a relationship, I can't not have sex for a year. I can't expect him to not have sex for a year. I can't wait a year to see if it even will clear up.
He's the only one who knows. I'm in a bad place with friends right now, I can't tell them. I can't talk to them. Our friendships are messed up as it is, he's the only one I have to talk to and the poor guy already suffers from severe depression and anxiety. But he's trying so hard for me.

I need help. I need some sort of relief. The clinician who froze them gave me no sign of hope or support. Terrible bedside manner.
I'm mentally and emotionally slipping away. I'm constantly feeling them there. I'm constantly hurting from medicating them. I'm constantly stressed out because when I think I'm finally clearing them up, more have appeared.
I don't know what to do. I'm so unhappy.

Dare2DreamPGH 10/10/2014

I think many of us have been in the same boat. I know I felt the same way - and if possible, even worse and more alienated because I wasn't in a relationship at the time mine occurred, and had been abstinent for 2 years prior to any symptoms showing up. I would try to focus on the positives and what you CAN do. You CAN find another doctor or clinician - it's YOUR health - keep searching until you find someone with a good bedside manner who is willing to try different treatments and support you. It's hard to say not to worry about it, but stress REALLY is one of the worst things on your body. You need to try not to focus on it - distract yourself or find a counselor if necessary to help you deal with your feelings if you can't tell any friends or talk to your bf. Telling my closest friends was the best thing to happen for me, they completely supported me and helped keep my mind off of it.. Finally - not one treatment works for everyone! ACV worked minimally for me - on some of the very small ones - but always seemed to bring out more. I asked my doctor for the TCA acid treatment (in my opinion, it was a walk in the park - no pain etc.). I've had cryo or freezing on plantar warts on my feet and it hurt like hell - way worse than the TCA on my privates.

Also, everyone is impatient to be done with the symptoms and clear. But it truly does take time. My first symptoms appears Nov 2013, I had TCA in March 2014, and they were gone by May. I had one small one surface since then, which has since gone away - and it came after a really stressful period at work. The most important thing you can do is stay focused on the positive and reinforce your body in every way possible to fight it naturally.

Good luck and hang in there!

jpp30 10/12/2014

Thank you very much for that. My boyfriend is as helpful as can be, but he doesn't know what i'm going through. He can't, it's not happening to him. This helps. I'm trying to get through it. I appreciate your response.

allgodschild 10/12/2014

I saw with pictures a bad case of warts..he treated his with tea tree oil, and they disappears in seven days. And no, u havent tried everything, there are a lot of things to use. Yeah the mushrooms, I have checked on them, but Puritan Pride online has cocnut oil capsules very cheap in bulk that work, also Gene Eden Vir U can get online. Activimmune with DIM u can get online. If u would read through the posts, instead of feeling hopeless, you would find other solutions. Red algea, is also suposed to be good. The trick is trying something for a month before you decide there is no hope. the guy that did the tea tree oild for seven days to rid himself of the visible symptoms amazed me. But, I still recommend the antivirals I suggested, to keep the virus suppressed. There is hope, you just have to find what works for you. People on here have , and keep their symptoms suppressesed for years..

deleted_user 10/19/2014

I'm sorry you're going through this but you will survive. 6 months is really a little time. But the good news for you is that if you take care of your body well, HPV would disappear. There was this lady here who had HPV for 8 years (yes, 8 bloody years, can you believe that?) One day, she just stopped posting here. I'd like to think she is cleared from HPV. There was another guy whom I'm friends with on here who had it for 3-4 years? And he was cleared too.

Take some time to reorganize yourself and do the right things. Hey, sex ain't everything. What's the point of freaking out because there's no sex when the real focus is how to get rid of HPV?

I know it sounds easy for someone who had it for years and found ways to cope it, but trust me. It will get better. Firstly, formulate your plan on getting better. Have a healthy routine. You don't smoke, do you? If you do, please quit.

If you drink, moderate it. Drinking is good! But not too much because it will cause HPV to trigger like crazy if you are consuming alcohol all the time.

HPV can be cleared, and even if it is not cleared, it will stay hidden so just keep focusing on being healthy and live your life to the fullest. Trust me, and say it with me, IT WILL GET BETTER.

Years ago, I went to a local STD clinic and I always see people around me. They had much worse condition. I spoke to the nurse, who told me that 7/10 patients who walk in are usually HPV. HPV is not rare, at all. But it can be depressing to have.

So just be happy with who you are, despite the fact you already got it so make the best chance to understand yourself better.

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