GHSV1 Reoccurances

[purplespider]

I have had GHSV1 for at least 6 years. I was told since it was HSV1 I would have infrequent outbreaks. Which I did for a while. Then last year after giving birth I started to have frequent outbreaks, so my doctor put me on daily Valtrex. A few days ago I felt like I was going to get an outbreak, so I doubled up on my Valtrex and took 500mg twice a day. Today I noticed that my outbreak was certainly there. Is the Valtrex not helping me? I am very confused why I am getting an outbreak since I am on Valtrex and it is GHSV1 which shouldn't have frequent outbreaks. At this point in my infection, I thought I wouldn't be getting them anymore.

[feelingundone]

I don't suspect hsv in regards to the cut. That area is easily irritated.
It would be unusual for both these areas to be having an outbreak but not impossible

[feelingundone]

Pregnancy has (as you know) a profound effect on the body. From hormone imbalance to physical trauma and stress. Which all can effect the number of outbreaks one gets. I know it's frustrating and Valtrex will lessen the outbreaks and length. If you were not on it your outbreaks would most likely be even more frequent.
It may take more time for your body to regulate back to what it was before pregnancy.
I also would suggest going to the asha website and reach out to Terri Warren. She is a hsv expert that should be able to help you more than I can in your specific situation. I wish you the best of luck getting this straightened out.

[purplespider]

Thank you. I am having my outbreak in it's usual location, however I also have what looks like a cut on my lower butt area where it meats the thigh. Could that also be a herpes sore or it is most likely unrelated? I notice that I get irritated there, too. Would it be unusual to have two places to breakout?