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Home Remedies for herpes

So i was diagnosed almost 15 years ago and have probably only had about that many outbreaks, most in the first few years. I have gone years without an OB. I have tried to stay away from antivirals. My doctor had told me that you do not need to treat with medication, they will go away, medication just speeds up the process. I am pretty lucky in that i usually only get between 3 and 5 sores, always in the same place, on my left labia. The worst part for me is that my entire labia swells up to a ridiculous size. I have tried a ton of home remedies, lysine, Epsom salts, tea bags, you name it. Most recently i came across baking soda to dry it out and apple cider vinegar. Both are very helpful. But the swelling really gets me. That and the genital glands on the left side become very inflamed and painful. I was wondering of anyone has any suggestions to help with those parts of my OB. I will say that the baking soda and ACV speed up the healing time to less than a week, and take away the burning, stinging and itching. I can work and function, but everyone i move my leg it hurts so much because of the swelling in my groin and my lady parts. Any suggestions?
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Thank you!!
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Hi, you can download "the updated herpes handbook" by terri warren. Its from westover heights and has many home remidies that can help.
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