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Going on five years.
Im going to keep this short and give just the facts.
In 2008 I was diagnosed with genital herpes. At the time I only had five sex partners prior a woman and four men all but the woman and one man were unprotected the woman I had been in a relationship with for our years. That same year I went on Valtrex. But not before giving it to another mad. I was told he had symptoms within a week of being with me. I had sex while on my period at the time. After that I went on valtrex. I didn't have an outbreak for a year after that.
The following years the outbreaks have increased.
The second year was ok and the third not so bad ive even convinced a daughter without complications and I have been on valtrex this entire time.
This past year and a half has not been good. Ive had outbreaks every month and sometimes three times. I get it as cuts. Or as bumps and always in the same spot being on the outside of my labia never had one on the inside.
Usually my symptoms include fatigue muscle pain foggy memory some short term memory loss headaches sensitivity to light and sound anxiety depression and sadness and heart palpitations im even getting kinda scared that im going insane and recently ive developed a new facial twitch usually I have one in my eye but now it's on my upper lip and has been there for about two weeks.
Even while taking valtrex and now im taking st John's wort and Echinacea im still having outbreaks.
Im going to my doctor soon for help. ive had multiple visits to my obgyn and he has said I have genital herpes.
But could it be something else? Or do I just have such a severe case that im just not getting any relief?
The stress of it all is making me feel very unsure of myself and all I can do is think about death. I don't want to die and im not thinking about doing anything silly but the thought of it is there. And ive become more unable to get into life like im really not here and im just floating if that makes any sense and my ears are ringing all the time. I think thats all.
Im not sure what to do at this point
Thank you for reading my post.
In 2008 I was diagnosed with genital herpes. At the time I only had five sex partners prior a woman and four men all but the woman and one man were unprotected the woman I had been in a relationship with for our years. That same year I went on Valtrex. But not before giving it to another mad. I was told he had symptoms within a week of being with me. I had sex while on my period at the time. After that I went on valtrex. I didn't have an outbreak for a year after that.
The following years the outbreaks have increased.
The second year was ok and the third not so bad ive even convinced a daughter without complications and I have been on valtrex this entire time.
This past year and a half has not been good. Ive had outbreaks every month and sometimes three times. I get it as cuts. Or as bumps and always in the same spot being on the outside of my labia never had one on the inside.
Usually my symptoms include fatigue muscle pain foggy memory some short term memory loss headaches sensitivity to light and sound anxiety depression and sadness and heart palpitations im even getting kinda scared that im going insane and recently ive developed a new facial twitch usually I have one in my eye but now it's on my upper lip and has been there for about two weeks.
Even while taking valtrex and now im taking st John's wort and Echinacea im still having outbreaks.
Im going to my doctor soon for help. ive had multiple visits to my obgyn and he has said I have genital herpes.
But could it be something else? Or do I just have such a severe case that im just not getting any relief?
The stress of it all is making me feel very unsure of myself and all I can do is think about death. I don't want to die and im not thinking about doing anything silly but the thought of it is there. And ive become more unable to get into life like im really not here and im just floating if that makes any sense and my ears are ringing all the time. I think thats all.
Im not sure what to do at this point
Thank you for reading my post.
hopefully you were able to be seen within 48 hours of the appearance of symptoms for a lesion culture!
Yes, they do test for yeast infections when I go to have it checked. Im actually having an outbreak now and I just ran out of valcyclovir which was only slightly helping. Because I was taking it and still developed on OB even while on it. so I'm going to contact my doctor to see if I can get a visit. Maybe this time I will be able to narrow down a few better options and get a more extensive work up. Because I don't have a quality of life anymore. And its just getting frustrating to always be sick always recovering and never getting a break.
I can relate. Dont take in too much to the answers you receive here as they are mostly personal experience and not professional. I too have experience many of the same symptoms you have except for the recurring outbreaks. My primary outbreak appeared as a papercut (fissure) for about 4 months; right before my menstrual. I started L-Lysine and they stopped. I too feel like im out of it and losing my mind at times.....extreme depression that ive never felt before. Most will think theres no correlation, but to here your symptoms sheds new light. Im no expert at anything as ive just found out recently that I am HSV2 positive. It has taken a toll on my life. Keep trying vitamins as I know there's something out there that will eventually help you. I also take Selenium, St. Johns Wart, and Olive leaf extract. Keep your head up. It will Get better!
are they testing you for yeast and bacterial infections vaginally when you are seen too?
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You should see a neurologist. Herpes does reside in the nervous system.
There have been reports of atypical neuropathy when one aquires HSV 2.
(I have neuro problems as well but my outbreaks are atypical also)
There have been reports of atypical neuropathy when one aquires HSV 2.
(I have neuro problems as well but my outbreaks are atypical also)
Sorry to hear about your herpes. You don't say how your HSV2 infection was diagnosed, but I will assume it was accurate.
However, I'm quite sure most of the symptoms you describe are not due to herpes. Recurrent herpes simply doesn't cause fatigue, memory problems, headaches, etc. And if it was herpes, almost certainly the Valtrex would be preventing your symptoms.
If your ObG really believes your symptoms are due to herpes, I would guess that he or she simply isn't very experienced with the disease. Consider getting a second opinion from an infectious diseases or STD expert.
I'm not saying you don't have HSV2, only that it isn't the main cause of your symptoms. Honestly, they are typical for a psychological problem, perhaps depression. In addition to an STD or ID expert, consider professional counseling.
Best wishes and good luck.
However, I'm quite sure most of the symptoms you describe are not due to herpes. Recurrent herpes simply doesn't cause fatigue, memory problems, headaches, etc. And if it was herpes, almost certainly the Valtrex would be preventing your symptoms.
If your ObG really believes your symptoms are due to herpes, I would guess that he or she simply isn't very experienced with the disease. Consider getting a second opinion from an infectious diseases or STD expert.
I'm not saying you don't have HSV2, only that it isn't the main cause of your symptoms. Honestly, they are typical for a psychological problem, perhaps depression. In addition to an STD or ID expert, consider professional counseling.
Best wishes and good luck.
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