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herpes2
by fattyone, Mar 31, 2008 10:16PM
I have had genital herpes for 20 years. Lately, Ive been getting outbreaks every month on my gluteus maximus and minimus. This past month an outbreak on my lower spinal and full vaginal area..Why is this happening with such a vengence ? I am 51 yrs old and have dealt with this for 20+ years I have in the past taken Zovirax...My insurance doesnt cover meds at this time. Any help would be appreciated.
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Herpes simplex virus as in your case may be recurrent or persistent.One may be infected with the virus but may stay asymptomatic for some time.Physical and psychological stressors may actually trigger an episode of burning pain and blistering.During this phase, the patient is contagious.
In your case, do you have any underlying systemic disease?
Are you currently taking any new medications (not necessarily for the herpes?)
I suggest that you discuss this with your physician.Some patients improve with the use of lysine for herpes.Lysine is an amino acid ( a unit of protein) and was shown to prevent and shorten the course of the infection.
You may want to ask your physician about this as this may be a useful adjunct to your usual medications.
At this point, I sugest that you avoid chocolates,oats ,whole wheat, and peanuts as these may increase the risk of herpetic attacks.