When diagnosed with herpes, there are certain things your doctor may never tell you about herpes, which aren't necessarily secrets or a result of negligence or even an uncaring attitude. Medical professionals tend to provide the least information up front rather than lay everything on you immediately. It could be a way of lining their pockets with money (knowing you'll be back with more symptoms or questions), but it's also possible that certain information is omitted due to a lack of knowledge or the desire not to frighten you.
Here's what your doctor may not tell you about the Herpes Simplex Virus.
- HSV Hides From Your Immune System
Herpes can hide and move from cell to cell under a protective coating called Biofilm, making it impossible for your immune system to see and destroy it. When you read about herpes turning off your immune system, this is what's being referred to. The virus doesn't turn your immune system off. It's still working in every other way. Otherwise, you would have to live in a bubble. It just can't work against herpes in hiding (covered in biofilm, sleeping, dormant, in remission). However, it does work to fight the active virus.
Medications Can Cause More Frequent HSV Breakouts
- Steroid-based medications, such as Cortisone and Hydrocortisone
- Birth control shots (Depo-Provera)
- Flu vaccinations, especially COVID-19 jabs
- Any medication or drug that weakens the immune system
- Nasal sprays, such as Fluticasone
HSV Can Change DNA
Herpes can change DNA. How's that? Changes in DNA can change your personality.
HSV Symptoms Can Mimic (and Cause) Other Conditions
HSV can mimic canker sores, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, hemorrhoids, and neurological conditions. Herpes can also cause Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, IBS, Interstitial Cystitis (bladder pain with no obvious infection), dental problems, and lend a hand in certain forms of Cancer developing. You'll find holistic alternatives for these conditions here.
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