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Herpes outbreaks

Ive had HSV 2 for over ten years. 7 out of the ten I was on valtrex and rarely had outbreaks. The past 3 yrs have been a nightmare I have not been on meds and I get constant outbreaks. Its consumming my life. What else can I do to reduce the outbreaks without getting on meds?
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oh yeah test 5 hsv I/II ISG rflx I-II type sp(164913) hsv I/II IGG  (h) 43.4  I was really concerned abouth that number but doctor told me they dont read that one its only the first two that I gave you they pay attention to. But I really want to know what this one means.
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ok here wo go results are in hs1   3.07 hsv   2 .07 . I rarely have putbreaks in my mouth but genltally is very frequent.
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101028 tn?1419603004
be seen by your provider.
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Can it be a fungal infection causing breakouts? Lamasil?
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101028 tn?1419603004
not pcr blood testing, pcr swabbing of your active lesions. it's the best way to find out if your symptoms you are having genitally frequently are all due to herpes or not. Blood testing tells you what you have, it doesn't tell you what is going on currently. definitely confirming that all your symptoms are due to herpes is a good idea at this point hence the recommendation for the dermatologist.

typically none of the 3 herpes antivirals cause liver issues. if you are the exception to the rule, trying famvir which works differently than valtrex/acyclovir might be worthwhile to give you a break from symptoms if this is all herpes related.

herpes igm testing isn't recommended and you wasted your money having it done. obviously this isn't a newly acquired infection either which is 1 more reason not to have had it done. whatever your igm results, ignore them as they are meaningless.
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Hey just got tested for hiv and Im negative. I also had blood drawn for igg and igm levels of herpes. I will post results next week when I get them. I asked about pcr testing and they told me that only for hiv. IM going to find a better way to manage this I dont want to get my girl infected.
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How do I ge a at home pcr? WHy famvir? is it easier on the liver? How wold a dermatologist help me?
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101028 tn?1419603004
lectrojet is a 9 volt battery and doesn't do diddly. don't waste your time or money on it.

have never read that alkalized water does anything either ( and scientifically it makes no sense to treat a chronic viral infection either ).

definitely make sure this is all herpes related. talk to your provider about having the supplies at home to do home pcr swabbing of your next ob or 2. if they come back as hsv2+, perhaps try famvir instead suppressively and see how that goes.  if your swabs come back as negative, see a dermatologist to find out what is contributing to your current symptoms.
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101028 tn?1419603004
please don't hijack others posts. we ask this in the "read before posting " post located in the "important announcements" tab.

grace
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Yes they did And I felt better in every way except for my outbreaks. I know im a very rare case since I been thru alot. Im thinking of just going to see a ID docotor. GEt bunch of test done and see what happends. I really hope they fond a cure soon this stuff messed with us mentally and is too overwhelming. O ve even cleand my penis with alchol and ended up wearing down to penal skin so everytime I had sexy my skin would rip, SO for like 6 months no sex and *** cream Im better now tho. Im elling you im trying everything I can possibly think of. Im even thinking about getting some device from africa called lectrojet. Theres also a machine that alkalizes water
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Can someone with herpes get married to another person who doesn't have it and have kids without affecting thier partner.

Blinklove
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101028 tn?1419603004
well you aren't having a typical experience hence why I recommended posting to her. I know you have to pay to post to her but her expertise is what you need at this point.  as you can see, usually I can manage to help almost every poster - just are limits to who I can help though.

did your liver enzymes return to normal once you stopped the valtrex?

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I knew there was a catch to this site nothing is free thanks anyways
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101028 tn?1419603004
I recommend paying to post to Terri Warren, the herpes expert here on medhelp. She's the best resource for this to be honest.

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I was taking 500 mg daily of valtrex for 7 yrs
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I was on valtrex for many years it increased my liver enzymes to where my docotor thought I was an alcholic. I dont drink like that im a casual drinker. I was having to pee alot its was affecting my bladder. I started to have a taste of the meds in my mouth  throughout the whole day. I had cameras stuck in places I dont want to mention.  Im a male. I get out breaks maybe one to two a month. Back to back sometimes. I have a bad one now. Im even trying 35% peroxide dilluted to 3% with distilled water in a nasal spray and inhaing it orally. The valtrex really did work but  it was killing me. I dont have HIV. I only have one sex partner in 6 yrs she still hasnt got it from me but we barley have intercourse since im constantly breaking out. Im afraid I might loose her. Please advise what can I do. I ve had enough.
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101028 tn?1419603004
any particular reason why you don't want to go back on daily suppressive therapy?

are you male or female?

when you say you get constant ob's, can you describe them as well as how often they occur - thanks!

grace
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