How long might the outbreak last for?

[sunradio4]

Hi there,
I had a primary outbreak about 10-14 days ago, small blisters on the end of the penis, and now have swelling of the glands and penis and flu like symptoms - am on my 2nd course of aciclovir. The herpes this was bought on by sex with a new partner, though I think I contracted it about 18 months ago but nothing happened then. Could this be likely? We think it is unlikely that my new partner is infected - although maybe I have just passed it on to her? My question concerns swelling - which is at it's height today - probably 12 days into the period. How long will it be till the swelling dies down - I imagine the drugs are only treating the blisters which cleared up a few days ago. Thanks!

[gracefromHHP]

Are you applying anything topical to your penis during all of this?


I agree with daisy, call your provider today and ask to be seen today because of the swelling. This is not typical of herpes and needs further evaluation.

grace

[sunradio4]

Thanks Daisy! Yes, it's a swelling of the penis - but I thought this might all be part of the swelling of the lymph glands - but the blisters have all cleared up now and I'm left with this swollen penis! :( So I'll check out the doctor again. Also feels like I'vre got a mild flu. Tiredness and headachy, and I thought these were Herpes symptoms...

[daisy315]

Swelling is not typical of Herpes I think you need to see your Doctor about this,nor should an outbreak last that long when taking an anti-viral such as Aciclovir you may have a Bacterial Infection going on there at the same time as your HSV outbreak therefore neither are clearing as quickly as they should be ...... I advise you to go back to your Doctor about the swelling,an anti-biotic may be required to clear up any infection,I suggest your current partner is tested for HSV and Bacterial Infection also.

Daisy