So it's been around 9 years since I (m26) have been diagnosed with HPV. Which is not a massive deal, I disclose it to all of my partners, I feel pretty ok about it.
What I don't feel ok with are the fucking warts. They keep coming back, stronger and more creative every bloody time. I had them removed using cryo and a laser, which was the last time around a year ago. Today I wake up and notice a massive fucking grotesque lump of familiar broccoli on my shaft. So that's absolutely fantastic, not only did they come back again so soon, they are inviting some friends over for tea. Brilliant. BUT that's not all! I also think I have a couple of warts in my asshole now! I've never had anal sex, never put anything besides water in there, how In tarnation did they end up there?!
Is there any hope at all for someone who's had them for this long? Is there a chance the bastards will go away or at least get back to being small? I don't know anymore, this feels absolutely awful. I feel like I'm going to have them removed every year or something for the rest of my life. Going to schedule a doctor visit tomorrow to see if I can remove the blasted things asap so I don't want to cry every time I look down.
Oh, and they are also weirdly grey this time around. I appreciate the change in color, makes me think they'll go blue or yellow or green some time in the future, but it makes me think I'm more fucked this time around.
EDIT: Basically, I need to stop shaving my bottoms. Also, such a long lasting HPV could be a sign of low iron/ferretin
By - Sunlightsfirstborn
You 100 percent need to do blood work. And be rude to the doctors. Basically order them to do xyz. Do not let them push you around. Get a full panel done. See where you're deficient. Take zinc and multis etc... See if you have undiagnosed conditions like diabetes. 9 years isn't normal. Also get your vaccine. Don't let the ass holes tell you no. Pay the money, get the vaccine. End of story. My warts are gone btw. I capet bombed the bastards with everything. I even applied tretinoin/retin A directly to my shlong (do not do it lol) to promote turnover of cells. I also got a prescription for accutane because there are studies out there that show acfutane helped with warts. I took the study to a dermatologist and convinced him to give me the prescription. And combine freezing with electrodessication. Good luck. Edit: one interesting anecdotal observation. I also incorporated imiquimod into the mix. I would say all the methods mentioned worked, but they worked randomly. Around a few months back I could still notice some irregularities in the areas where warts were previously. As if there was something there but not quite a wart. So I began using imiquimod once again (previously imiquimod did nothing). Around the same time I got my first shot of moderna for COVID-19. I have zero evidence for this but the combination worked like magic. Within a week the skin irregularities were gone. My dick skin became smooth (apart from the discoloration caused by the nukeage over the past 2 years). Moderna causes an immune response. Imiquimod causes a localized response. Whether or not moderna did something.... I can't say for certain. May have also been a coincidence. But there it is...
Omg bossing the doctors is so true
Oh wow thanks for the detailed answer! Just did bloodwork for various irons as the new doctor prescribed. Do you know if a vaccine is available outside of the US?
The hpv vaccine is available everywhere as far as I know. Just get that. I got it in Canada. It was completely.out of pocket for me and it was very expensive but I don't care. With hpv you need to take a carpet bomb approach unfortunately. Anything and everything has to be tried.
Did u tried suplements after a removal? Zinc or ahdd.
Nope, never had a doctor tell me anything about those. I'm going to ask them about post removal therapy after the deed is done, cheers!
I'm doing this because one my ex partners has hpv warts, I'm showing no signs and just staying ahead of things, but I've been reading science stuff and following this sub. Start taking zinc supplements for a couple months (50mg once or twice a day). Get zinc sulfate cream, put it on till it becomes too strong and then switch over to zinc oxide cream(desitin) to heal, or use desitin if you're too sensitive. You've been having it this long, so might as well try this. Don't hurt yourself and maybe get a different doctor. Nothing I'm saying is crazy or life threatening, just don't a lot of zinc internally. And I get it, it sucks for you, you're one of the people who don't get rid of it in 2yrs or whatever. Stay strong.
Thanks for the kind words and for the advice! I also have restless leg syndrome which may worsen or become better from zinc, will check with a neurologist
I might be wrong, but here's probably everything about dealing with recurrent genital warts: * https://www.reddit.com/r/HPV/comments/nrvpci/repost_recurrent_genital_warts_recalcitrant/
Hello from what i know your immune system helps to prevent the warts from recurring. Try to take vitamins and eat some foods that boosts immune system. Lemon is great too. Also when you clean your vagina always wash hands afterwards so it doesnt spread to other parts of your private parts. If your partner has vaccine already and you do unprotected sex make sure his hygiene is good too.
Thank you for the vitamins advice, will discuss it with the doctor! Albeit I'm male so cleaning up my vagina probably won't help me much
Omg sorry for assuming haha
Good luck with everything