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concerned_31

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Hpv Virus Posted: 10-27-05 16:21pm


Hello, i had an abnormal pap in 2003, resulting in hpv virus, however gyn did what is called a leep process in removing the abnormal cell. One year later, last week was told by gyn that my pap is abnormal again, question is hpv a recurring virus, is there any meds, are there certain types of food I should include in my diet to help my immune system was told immune system normally kicks the virus out, I am so concerned now, I am going back to hear the results of how bad the cells are and if I need another leep done. Gyn informed me if pap keeps up abnormal, will eventually have to do an hysterectomy, iam 31 years old. I am so scared

concerned_31

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Hpv Virus Posted: 10-28-05 12:52pm


Hello can someone please respond or direct me to the correct forum that may assist thanks for your help

TJ_22

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Posted: 10-29-05 01:32am


Yea typically the hpv virus can be booted out by the immune system. Or it can merely supress the virus until the immune system is in a weakened state like during sickness, menstration, immune-deficiency medications, or hiv, ect . . It sounds as tho your strain of hpv was merely suppressed. Some strains can cause genital warts, others pre-cancerous cells(as in its not cancer yet dont freak!) others show no symptoms at all and most people dont even know they have it which is why its so quickly spread. This day in age hpv has reached epidemic proportions regarding statistical infections. The leep procedure you described is most often done in the moderate to severe cases of hpv - as in precancerous cells present or warts even. So what you have should not be taken lightly although it wont help your cause if you are constantly worried about it. I, myself was actually diagnosed w/ hpv literally yesterday and although somewhat knowledgable about the virus, I couldnt help but learn all I can with what I am faced with now. And just like you, precancerous cells showed up on my pap so I know how scared and worried you must feel. As my doc told me today . . Its not a death sentence. I hope some of this information will be able to sooth you. Here is a great informational site about hpv and genital warts and treatments and what not. . . . Http://www.C dc.Gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.Htm#symptoms so far on what i've researched severe cases of hpv involving a hysterectomy done . .. I haven read anything like that so far. If they're resorting to a hysterectomy, you need to find out if you have more than hpv wrong w/ you at this point. Let us know how it all works out for ya.

concerned_31

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Posted: 10-30-05 10:38am


Thanks much for your response, sorry to hear about ur diagnosis also,i am really trying not to worry about this. It's kinda hard, I guess I feel ashamed and embarrassed that is what is killing me more. My results from biopsy will be in a week, so will see what gyn recommends. I didn't know so many women are affected with this, it was the first I heard of it when my pap became abnormal i am going to go check out that website and will keep you posted on my results.

TJ_22

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Posted: 10-30-05 11:15am


I know how you feel; ashamed and embarrased. Feeling unclean and what not. Its ok; the people who love you will not judge you by this; its not your fault.

fatfamily02

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Posted: 10-30-05 11:19am


Leep cannot completely rid you of the hpv virus. There is no cure-- actually they have found a herbal solution--supposed to actually "cure" hpv.

concerned_31

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Posted: 10-30-05 21:00pm


Hi thanks for ur response, can you giveme more information on that herb that is suppose to cure hpv. I found out there is no cure and ur immune system is suppose to kick it out, but I guess my immune system was not strong enough. Thanks agian for ur response

shoneen

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Posted: 10-30-05 23:49pm


Just so you know don't feel ashamed or embarassed hpv is the most widely spread virus among young women. Most men cannot get tested for hpv b/c so strains and cases actually produce evidence of such virus. Not just that but it can go undetected for years so there is no telling when or who you got it from. My sister and I have both been diagnosed and we have had the same procedure done on us, and guess what' we still have it, and will probably have it unless they can get rid of all the bad cells or our bodies can finally fight it off. The bad thing is, she's married and I have a fiance' and neither of us use condoms, so we're probably continously passing it back and forth b/c they can't get treated for it or diagnosed b/c they haven't had any type of break outs.

concerned_31

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Posted: 10-31-05 13:03pm


Thanks for your response, I am leaving everything to god now, no use worrying my self to further sickness. Its a shock to the system at first, because its scary that something has been in you all this time and no symptoms to say, one thing I am grateful is that I am very on top of my gyn appointments. All I am gonna do is try eat right and see what gyn says is the best treatment. I am glad to hear you guys have partners because my major concern is that I am going to remain alone now, because I do not want to pass this on to anyone. Cant even worry about that now but its a concern, have to focus on getting my mind and body ok i wonder if scientist are really trying to find a cure for this virus. Like hiv I really think hpv should be stressed when talking about stds, it was the first I heard about this thanks again for ur support, I just stumbled upon this website and I am very grateful because I found individuals that can relate

fatfamily02

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Posted: 10-31-05 13:28pm


Me again-- yes, my daughter is feeling the same way. She already has low self esteem from sexual abuse, and unstable "growing up" environment. She has a boyfriend but every other day trying to find a way of getting rid of him, but down inside she thinks noone will ever love her and she will remain alone. Its like she has everything she wants but refuses to believe it can last--pushing away the very thing she believes will sustain her in her life. Do you understand what I mean? Good luck hon always--

concerned_31

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Posted: 10-31-05 13:38pm


Fatfamily02 i know exactly what she is going through, my sister constantly reassures me though that I am good loving person and the right one will come along who genuinely cares. We just have to believe in ourselves and try our best to look our for number 1, its a little late for me but I have started doing that, although I guess better late than never. It just makes it a little harder when something like hpv comes along. We will be ok and she has a boyfriend she should def. Try to not push away if he treats her good and accepts her, but again easier said than done. I know we will be ok god does not give us more than we can handle, and I def. Have to start making that my motto in life

fatfamily02

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Posted: 10-31-05 23:06pm


God will help you. "i can do all things thru christ who strengthens me" always

concerned_31

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Posted: 11-01-05 14:41pm


Yes we can, all I have to do is believe thanks

Empress_Divine

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Posted: 11-02-05 15:35pm


Yea, I think they should stress the hpv topic more often along with other std's because I have never heard of it untill I was diagnosed so... It should be mention more. And from what my gyne told me, even if you used a condom or not, the condom wouldnt prevent you from getting hpv, its just a skin-to-skin things with the genitals so its sorta hard not to get it with or without symptons. So if you as a woman/teenager have it, you cant really beat up yourself or your partner because a condom wont help and most likely both were unaware of it.

concerned_31

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Posted: 11-02-05 20:58pm


Yes they def. Need to stress hpv virus, its def. Not put much emphasis on i am going to ask my gyn if she thinks its a good idea letting women know when they have their first annual exam done thanks for ur input

TJ_22

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Posted: 11-03-05 13:30pm


Yea hpv definitely needs to be educated to the public. And as far as feeling alone; its all a matter of reaching a comfort level with yourself and the virus. I had to track down a former ex of mine and tell him about it because if felt it was the moral thing to do. It was hard to tell him and I even started crying but he was ok with it. It felt so good to warn him that he most likely could be infected and educating him on the basics. When my friends asked me what my colposcopy results were . . .I tell them the truth: hpv. The most common reply is whats that? So I tell them. Being comfortable enough to talk about it is key. It is not your fault; you are not a promiscuous person; you're not dirty you should not be ashamed of it! Being ashamed and embarrased to the point of keeping quiet is exactly why no one knows about the virus. Being up front with exes and friends helped me alot to psychologically prepare for telling my future man about the virus. And being upfront and honest to a future partner will determine his true feelings for you. 1. If he/she really cares for you the risks wont matter but they should be educated in what they're risking themselves on. Its only hpv/warts . .Not aids hehe. 2. If he/she runs for the hills well that just tells you that all they basically wanted from you was to get in your briches. Or if he's judgemental than he is soooo below your level and shouldnt even be bothered with. Its a normal virus that 80% of the sexually active population get at some point in their lives.

concerned_31

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Posted: 11-03-05 22:24pm


Thanks for your response, I am over that part of embarrassment now. Now all I am concerned about is the results from my biopsy since a year ago was diagnosed with hpv and my cells were low grade abnormality and I had the leep procedure done, now it has high-risky status and seeking the best medical care for myself. I am single and have for a long long while so im not even worried about having a guy right now, I had informed the individual I was with a year ago about the hpv was no big deal to him, to be honest I am really scared to even go there again, being intimate that is with anyone but foremost now seeing what gyn says and trying to rid myself of those bad cells and pray to god it don't have anymore attack on my cells thanks for your input

shagirl2005

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So You Have to Have Hpv to Have Canserous Cells? Posted: 11-09-05 13:49pm


I have to go in on the 23 to get the leep procedure done...But the only thing is that all of you who have had this process done have tested positve for hpv...And I tested negative twice and I still have cancerous cells on my cervix how is that?

Crystal1111

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Website Posted: 11-10-05 10:56am


Concerned_31, i have high and low risk hpv and I would recommend a forum specifically for people with hpv. The website is hpvsupport.Com it has the answers to all your questions. Good luck!

concerned_31

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Posted: 11-14-05 22:01pm


Thanks for the info on website.

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