life span of herpes and foods associated with outbreaks

[penguin24]

I was dignoised with herpes in 1992.  I was given the cream zovirax to help with this problem.  I have recently had outbreaks every month  and just had another outbreak at the end of my vigina (vagina).  I have not gone to the doctor sense the first outbreak in 1992, because I only had one or two outbreaks a year and at one time as long as 18 months. I was talking with some one and  they said I may have ulcers that are creating this problem.  I do know when I consumed alot of sweets and chocolate  I will experience an outbreak. Do herpes evently die out in one  area and start up in a new area. Could sweets and chocolate have something to do with outbreas?   I am 68 years old and had not been sexually active since 1992 please advise.


This discussion is related to 31 years w/Herpes.

[auntiejessi]

Hi there -

My guess would be hormonal changes or another infection like yeast or bacterial vaginosis is keeping herpes active for you.

I'd make an appt with your doctor.  There are now oral medications you can take, either to just treat outbreaks, or to take every day to help prevent them.  

Herpes can change locations.  Herpes infects nerve groups, so the virus can change nerve pathways and cause outbreaks in other places.

Since you haven't seen a doctor for this in so long, it would be a good idea to talk to one now, to make sure you don't have something else going on, and to talk about medication options should you decide to take them.

You should also read the herpes handbook at www.westoverheights.com - we've learned a LOT about herpes since 1992.

Hope you feel better soon!

Aj

[gracefromHHP]

also zovirax cream is ineffective for herpes recurrences if that is what you are still using to treat ob's.  it's time for some better treatments for you :)

Also there isn't such a thing as a herpes diet no matter what some websites try to tell you. the lysine/arginine theory never held up outside of the test tube. very few folks have dietary triggers for genital herpes. Eat what you want :)

grace