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    3. my OB/GYN doctor told me that I have herpes,, and then I speak to my Primary physician and explain to him, that i have no idea how i contracted the disease, because im not a promiscua person and i really trust my husband of 21 years old, and the thing is that is me the one with the disease, but my doctor tell me that is nothing, that is shingle,nothing to worry about, can you explain this to me please!!!!!!!!
    my OB/GYN doctor told me that I have herpes,, and then I speak to my Primary physician and explain to him, that i have no idea how i contracted the disease, because im not a promiscua person and i really trust my husband of 21 years old, and the thing is that is me the one with the disease, but my doctor tell me that is nothing, that is shingle,nothing to worry about, can you explain this to me please!!!!!!!!

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      i think your doctor is the one that should do the explaining not us!

      14 years ago. Rating: 8
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        Get a second opinion.

        14 years ago. Rating: 7
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          melandrupert

          good answer Colleen
          commented 14 years ago

          SHINGLES ARE CAUSED BY THE HERPES VIRUS (CARRIED BY CHICKENPOX).  GENITAL HERPES IS A SEXUAL TRANSMITTED DISEASE.  HOWEVER, I AGREE WITH daren1 ASK YOUR DR. TO EXPLAIN FURTHER. 

          14 years ago. Rating: 7
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            If you have it , your husband will have it. Dont you think. So maybe he gave it too you.  Dont you dare blame yourself.

            14 years ago. Rating: 4
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              Oro-genital contact can spread this disease.

              14 years ago. Rating: 3
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                HERPES IS A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED VIRUS SO IF YOU RANDOMLY GOT IT MAYBE UR HUSBAND GAVE IT TO U

                14 years ago. Rating: 3
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                  HERPES VIRUS IS KILLED BY ELECTRONS BUT YOU DONT HAVE ELECTRONTHERAPY IN STATES

                  14 years ago. Rating: 1
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