Hi everyone :)
About a month ago, I posted on this site in desperation. I had reached the end of my tether with dealing with this virus. Dealing with the fact that I had it, how I got it, who I got it from, how I would ever tell someone, how anyone would ever love me again...not to mention also dealing with incredible pain from the treatments.
Not long after I posted however, something changed in me. I began visiting this site every day, reading everyone's stories, visiting the links and generally seeking out every positive bit of information I could. I decided that after reading so many stories that were far worse than mine and also finding some positive stories of recovery, that I was NOT going to let this virus depress me for one more moment. I decided I was going to beat this thing.
I took advice from numerous people on this site and started stocking up on my vitamins. I now take Multi-Vitamins, Echinacea, Zinc and Garlic tablets every day. I continued to hit the gym and cardio classes as I have for the past three years. I use Tea Tree Oil every day on any areas I have previously had warts and I use Aldara every second day during the day on the one spot that I had the most persistent wart (I only ever seemed to get them one at a time!). Also, in conjunction with changing my physical attack on this virus, I also changed my mental attack. It was so hard to drag myself up from being so depressed about this virus, but I believe I've done it.
SO, what is the outcome of all this? Well, ever since I had this little awakening, started the regieme of tablets and treatment, AND changed my mental outlook, I have not had one single sign of another wart. No tingling, itching or anything. The areas that had previously been ripped to shreds by the Aldara have healed quicker than ever. I routinely got a new wart at least once a week for the last six months. But in the last month...nothing :)
Maybe I'm jumping the gun here but honestly, I sincerely believe that I am on the road to beating this. Perhaps this is extremely premature celebration, but I just wanted to share it with you in the hope that perhaps it might inspire or help someone else out there in the same way that reading all your stories helped me.
God bless you all, you are wonderful people. This site has been an absolute Godsend for me. Stay strong everyone, this can and will be beaten by each and every one of you. Look after yourself mentally and physically and you will conquer this virus. *Big hugs* to you all :)
Comments:
12/16/2003 8:32:52 AM
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Sarah
Yay! Good for you, we need to hear more positive outcomes on this board too, as well as hearing from those struggling. Hugs to you too. Keep everyone up to date every so often.
12/16/2003 12:09:00 PM
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Dr.M
Good for you! ANd hey, if another one rears its ugly little head...do not despiar, don't let it get you down in the least! You are a hero to many. And yes, please keep us posted!
12/16/2003 12:41:18 PM
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mm
You have to remain positive!! Good luck!!
12/16/2003 1:28:01 PM
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if you remain clear for a year, will you tell new partners?
12/16/2003 8:31:55 PM
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Craig
What partner she tells is none of your business and has nothing to do with this thread.
12/16/2003 8:32:28 PM
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Craig
By the way, congrats on you positive outlook. I am a male and have the same story. Attitude is everything.
12/16/2003 9:14:49 PM
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Craig, it's not innapropriate to ask...just innapropriate to judge them. Some people are looking for guidance based on what others do...lighten up.
12/16/2003 9:57:59 PM
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exactly. I was only asking to see how other people are handling this...I would never judge. :)
12/16/2003 9:58:58 PM
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attitude is everything! I'm glad we have people like Craig to make us realize that this is not th eend of the world!
12/16/2003 10:07:14 PM
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Craig
no, not wrong to ask, but for the sake of consistency let's stick to the thread topic. -Craig
12/16/2003 10:08:32 PM
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Craig
Believe me, if you look deep into it, GWs actually make you look into certain areas of your life more. It can actually be beneficial and create awareness depending on how you view it.
12/16/2003 11:20:28 PM
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DrM-
Not to get too off topic (sorry craig!) but does anyone have any opinions or read anything about how much exercise plays a role in immune stregnthening? Just curious...I've seen a lot about what we put into our bodies, but not much about exercise...which, I know, is awsome for reasons outside of HPV...
12/16/2003 11:27:58 PM
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Beth
I don't know what exercise does specifically to keep your immune system strong, but it seems like every health magazine I pick up this winter says to exercise consistently to ward off colds and flu -- I wish they would say why!
12/17/2003 12:58:42 AM
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Original poster
Thanks for the replies guys :) and yes, I'll keep you posted on how things go. To the person who asked if I would tell a new partner after I had been clean for a year, yes I would. I would tell a new partner regardless of my current status, it simply respects their right to make an informed choice :) Thanks again to all who contribute to this great site, I couldn't have gotten this far without you, your stories and your advice :)
12/18/2003 7:00:01 PM
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I just have to say everyone is making a big fuss about GW. I am not sure how I got it but when I first got it I was freaked out. Since then Ilearned that 75% to 80% of the population has it and don't even know. So how do you prevent against a virus that people don't even know they have and where a condom is not even a 100%. Mine is almost gone in less than 2 weeks. I learned that you don't have to sleep around to get a STD. I consider my self lucky it is not HIV.
12/18/2003 7:16:35 PM
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wow-two weeks-what is your secret? sounds like a good attitude might be one of them....
12/19/2003 2:55:08 AM
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I used the acid treatment combined with aldara. I know I have a strong immune system so I know the virus will clear my body. See there is no know fact that the virus doesn't. Just because it reoccurs years later doesn't mean you haven't contracted a new strain. If they knew there wouldn't be so many myths.
