Ways to Help the Hurt

[PaanCET]

I have just been diagnosed with herpes. My doctor has pur me on Voltrex to help with the current outbreak and lidocaine to help with the pain. The lidocain only helps a little and wears off quickly. Between applications I feel like I have to get in the bath an soak for at least twenty minutes. I can barely walk cause everytime I move it stings so bad I almost fall to the floor. I can't go to the bathroom cause it stings so much that I have to get in a warm bath to sooth it.  I don't think I have had a bowel movement in at least 3 days because I have a lesion so close to my anus that my body won't let my anus contract. I feel completly useless. What are ways I can help ease the pain of movement and ease the pain of using the restroom, as these are the things that are affecting my life the most?

[PaanCET]

Thanks so much for your comments!
My outbreak is gone know. I bought some Epson salts for next time. Hopefully there won't be a next time, but lets be realistic. My results came back with type 1, some hopefully the outbreaks will be few and far between. I did the no bottoms while I laid on my bed and did school work. I think it just made my husband want me more. lol I didn't know if I was albe to take a pain reliever while on valtrex, but know I know for next time. I was taking a 1 g dose once a day for 10 days. I finished my last pill today. Those things are HUGE!
Thank You!

[gracefromHHP]

Also you need to be drinking lots of water. I know that sounds ridiculous since it will make you have to urinate more but it makes the ph of the urine less acidic so that it burns less as you urinate.

Also you should take a stool softener or even a laxative to keep your bowels soft and moving.  

unless you have a medical reason not to, alternate tylenol with advil - ie tylenol 1000mg at 6 am, advil 600mg at 9 am, tylenol at noon, advil at 3pm etc. Combined like that they give you pain relief comparable to some narcotics.

definitely try the epsom salt soaks azmiranda recommended - I think they help a lot myself.

also anytime you can go bottomless - do so. not wearing panties or bottoms helps cool drying air get to your genital area as well as reduces friction from clothing rubbing on your already tender genitals.

What dose of valtrex are you taking? It should be 1gm 2x/day for 7-10 days.

Hang in there - it will get better!

[Azmiranda]

I started taking a bath with 2 cups of Epson Salt added and it made a tremendous difference, I am not saying I was pain free by any means but it did help.  I think that a person just has to restrict the amount of time they are walking and moving during the bad days and wear loose clothing also.  Just remember time is on your side and this too shall pass, try to stay busy and keep your mind occupied on positive thoughts.