My name is Gayla, having been very active in the
world of STDs since 1998, I have heard many
concerns, answered many questions and generated a
great deal of research to support my answers to
each. It occurred to me that most concerns could be
easily answered in one location.
Currently I am a Certified HELP Group Advisor
through the
ASHA Support Program in Southern Indiana, I
participated in the GSK* Herpes Internet
Advisory Board, participate in Valtrex
sales training forums where I offer "The Patient's
Perspective", I am currently a listed member of the
GSK Speaker's Bureau as The Lead Patient Advocate
for Valtrex and participated in launch meetings in
September 2003.
I
have assisted in the forming of several Social
Support Groups across the U.S. as well as former
Co-founder of Indy Friends. I often serve as a
virtual administrative assistant to Dr. H of
Herpes.org. My personal story has been published
by several online organizations including
Family World Wide*
and appeared in the March 2001 issue of Marie Claire
Magazine and will appear in
Fitness Magazine in the March
2005 (on stands in February) and you can
find me featured in Dr. Ruth's new book -
Dr. Ruth's Guide to Talking
About Herpes.
My ongoing effort to provide Support,
Education and Public Outreach continues via several
venues. Recently ended a 3.5-year career in Support
and Public Outreach for a large online
Herpes resource center to pursue further,
more extensive measures as such.
My true history with sexually transmitted
diseases extends back 15 years. Having been
employed by Boehringer Mannheim Corporation in
Indianapolis (now Roche Diagnostics) where I was
staff assistant in STD Research and Development and
Drugs of Abuse.
The fact that there is no cure for
herpes drives many to the Internet for information
on treatments and with anticipation that lurking
just beyond that next click lies the promise of a
cure. On this site you will find various
Herpes treatment products that can be found
for ordering on the Internet, those that are
available by prescription and over the counter
(OTC). I have done extensive research in hopes of
providing consumers a list of available
treatments, costs, effectiveness and
possible concerns associated with each. You will
find the opinions below to be of a personal nature,
based on my private research and experience.
My personal regimen includes
Valtrex
Episodic Therapy and
an over the counter treatment for treating lesions
while the antivirals do their job.
Regardless of the data you find here or anywhere for
that matter, there is nothing that can replace the
sound advice of a medical
professional. It is highly recommended that you
consult your personal physician before trying any
treatment.
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