Herpetic Whitlow chances?

[britney110]

Hello,

I have had HSV 2 for about 4 years now. I am always very careful with it. I don't get outbreaks that often, maybe once every 4-5 months, depends on my stress level. I am just getting over an outbreak right now, but I am worried about a sexual encounter that I had not too long ago. I never do anything sexually while having an active outbreak, but I felt like this situation was a very low risk one. My outbreak looks and feels healed, the lesion is no longer open, and the bump is significantly smaller, but still a bit there. My partner fingered me the other night, and I didn't notice any cuts on his hands, but I'm still very paranoid. Like I said, the lesion seems to be healed, and not open anymore, but there is still a tiny bump where the outbreak occured. What are the chances of him receiving herpetic whitlow from this action? How long does the virus last on your fingers before it's not a risk anymore. I hate the fact of living with this horrible virus, it always makes me so paranoid. Your help is much appreciated. Thank you.

Britney

[gracefromHHP]

you can get suppressive therapy with generic acyclovir for under $20/month even if you don't have insurance. worth looking into if you and your partner are interested.

[britney110]

Yes, I have thought about it, but I don't medical insurance at the current moment.

[gracefromHHP]

have you reconsidered daily suppressive therapy to help reduce transmission to your partner as well as reduce recurrences so less disruption to your sex life?

[britney110]

When I told my partner what I had he was very excepting about it, and I told him that I won't even have sex with him with a condom if I'm having an outbreak. He didn't know that much about it, and he asked me some questions, and I answered them to the best of my abilities. He ended up doing his own research which I think is great also. We use condoms everytime we have sex, and when I'm having an outbreak we don't have any sexual contact until the outbreak has gone away. And he has gotten tested, and doesn't have it, which I am very thankful for. =]

[gracefromHHP]

no it doesn't help with herpes.  

have you and your partner read the free herpes handbook and discussed together what precautions to take? has your partner been tested to know his status?

[britney110]

Thank you for your response. I used to take Acyclovir, but then disconntinued it. I don't take anything for it at the current moment. When I do get an outbreak, they are extremely minor, which I am very thankful for. I've also heard that Niacin works to help suppress them, have you heard this as well?

Britney

[gracefromHHP]

this was low risk for your partner.

do you treat your herpes?

have you considered daily suppressive therapy?

grace