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I was originally diagnosed in 2005 and once the initial outbreak was cleared up I took suppressive medication for the first couple years on the GSK patient assist program. I am no longer on a suppressive med although I just found out that Planned Parenthood will prescribe acyclovir for episodic or suppressive. Over the last 2-3 months I have had multiple outbreaks. I did make a lot of changes in my life at the time, but things don't feel to be near as stressful now as they were then and I am still having the recurrences even on daily meds (800 mg/acyclovir). I have been practicing all of the general suggestions such as shower frequently, icepacks for swelling, plenty of rest, acyclovir 2x a day, no sex, etc. I was wondering if there were any additional suggestions that you might have to help be outbreak free?
First you need to go to a clinic and get properly examined. You need your vaginal secretions tested for yeast and bacterial infections - both are common triggers as well as can mimic herpes ob's. I also encourage you to get proper testing done for your herpes. You need to know if you have hsv1 or hsv2. A visual exam doesn't cut it. Even in the most experienced herpes practioners they are still wrong 1/3 of the time so laboratory confirmation is needed.
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The showering frequently helps me with pain management during outbreaks which I have been experiencing frequently. I am looking for any insight to help clear up the frequent outbreaks so that I can get back to life as usual. I am going to make an appt with a clinic soon to see if they can help me figure out why it's been so bad recently and to discuss treatment options. Thanks for the feedback.
I was originally diagnosed in 2005 and once the initial outbreak was cleared up I took suppressive medication for the first couple years on the GSK patient assist program. I am no longer on a suppressive med although I just found out that Planned Parenthood will prescribe acyclovir for episodic or suppressive. Over the last 2-3 months I have had multiple outbreaks. I did make a lot of changes in my life at the time, but things don't feel to be near as stressful now as they were then and I am still having the recurrences even on daily meds (800 mg/acyclovir). I have been practicing all of the general suggestions such as shower frequently, icepacks for swelling, plenty of rest, acyclovir 2x a day, no sex, etc. I was wondering if there were any additional suggestions that you might have to help be outbreak free?
I was originally diagnosed in 2005 and once the initial outbreak was cleared up I took suppressive medication for the first couple years on the GSK patient assist program. I am no longer on a suppressive med although I just found out that Planned Parenthood will prescribe acyclovir for episodic or suppressive. Over the last 2-3 months I have had multiple outbreaks. I did make a lot of changes in my life at the time, but things don't feel to be near as stressful now as they were then and I am still having the recurrences even on daily meds (800 mg/acyclovir). I have been practicing all of the general suggestions such as shower frequently, icepacks for swelling, plenty of rest, acyclovir 2x a day, no sex, etc. I was wondering if there were any additional suggestions that you might have to help be outbreak free?
I have not had any recent work ups done as I do not have insurance and kind of feel like I am dealing with this all on my own. The doctor did the exam, and knew instantly just by the look of things. I am not sure which type I have. I am going to try to get to a clinic soon but my experience with them has not been so good. They seem to kind of brush the seriousness of the issue aside. I was just wondering if you might have any other suggestions or maybe you knew of saom additional causes of outbreaks that I might unaware of or overlooking.
I was originally diagnosed in 2005 and once the initial outbreak was cleared up I took suppressive medication for the first couple years on the GSK patient assist program. I am no longer on a suppressive med although I just found out that Planned Parenthood will prescribe acyclovir for episodic or suppressive. Over the last 2-3 months I have had multiple outbreaks. I did make a lot of changes in my life at the time, but things don't feel to be near as stressful now as they were then and I am still having the recurrences even on daily meds (800 mg/acyclovir). I have been practicing all of the general suggestions such as shower frequently, icepacks for swelling, plenty of rest, acyclovir 2x a day, no sex, etc. I was wondering if there were any additional suggestions that you might have to help be outbreak free?
I was originally diagnosed in 2005 and once the initial outbreak was cleared up I took suppressive medication for the first couple years on the GSK patient assist program. I am no longer on a suppressive med although I just found out that Planned Parenthood will prescribe acyclovir for episodic or suppressive. Over the last 2-3 months I have had multiple outbreaks. I did make a lot of changes in my life at the time, but things don't feel to be near as stressful now as they were then and I am still having the recurrences even on daily meds (800 mg/acyclovir). I have been practicing all of the general suggestions such as shower frequently, icepacks for swelling, plenty of rest, acyclovir 2x a day, no sex, etc. I was wondering if there were any additional suggestions that you might have to help be outbreak free?
Have you had any other sort of work up done recently since you've started having ob's more frequently? For instance your vaginal secretions tested for yeast and bacterial infections?
How did they originally diagnose you? Do you have hsv1 or hsv2?
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How did they originally diagnose you? Do you have hsv1 or hsv2?
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What does showering frequently have to do with genital herpes recurrences or prevention of them? Also, why not have sex if you are not having symptoms?
Talk to your doctor about changing the dosage. I think they can vary it somehow by increasing it, although I don't know what - like maybe 800 twice a day or something? It's worth talking to the doc about it.
Talk to your doctor about changing the dosage. I think they can vary it somehow by increasing it, although I don't know what - like maybe 800 twice a day or something? It's worth talking to the doc about it.
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