About
My name is Gayla, having been very active in the world of STD’s since 1998, I have heard many concerns, answered many questions and generated a great deal of research to support my answers to each question I respond to.
Currently I am a Certified HELP Group Advisor through the ASHA Support Program for Southern Indiana, I participated in the GSK Herpes Internet Advisory Board and participated numerous times in Valtrex sales training forums where I would 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 where my story and interview were shared via CD-ROM with the entire Valtrex sales force.
Over the years I have assisted in the forming of several Social Support Groups across the U.S. as well as former Co-founder of Indy Friends and I served 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 Fitness Magazine in the March 2005 and you can find several of my comments 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.
In November 2003 I married my high school sweetheart from 20 years prior. We’re still together and have shared our story in a link provided below.
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. Having been there myself, I realize just how important immediate contact with others can be when so many are searching to self diagnose themselves – one of the worst things anyone can do.
Throughout the numerous sites I’m involved with—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 hope that my own feedback and that of many others will provide you the proper direction needed in discovering what works best for you.
My personal recommendations include Valtrex Episodic Therapy and Choraphor for treating topically while the antivirals do their job on the inside.
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 – but if an understanding ear or a strong shoulder to lean on is what you are seeking, I’m always a post or an email away.
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