I have had genital herpes for over 12 years. Very few outbreaks - due to valtrex and some...ability to deal with stress. Now that I am under more stress and fibromyalgia/asthma, I am finding that I have had more outbreaks than I would like! Valtrex does help, but what I would really be interested in is something that is topical like an ointment, oil, etc... that can be applied directly to the genitals in order to relieve the itching/burning, etc...
I have read online about taking supplements re: L-Lysine - but still no ointments. Please help, I am delirious with itching and pain while waiting for the Valtrex to do its job!
are you still on daily suppressive therapy?
lysine isn't really all that effective for herpes. we don't recommend its use. you taking valtrex is doing 10x more than what lysine can do for you.
as for topicals for itch relief - for under $10 you can pick up a can of dermoplast spray ( the blue can for the genital area, not the red can ) in most drugstores. It's a topical anesthetic you can spray on for pain /itch relief. You can also try steeping a tea bag, let it cool a bit and then use it as a compress on your symptoms. domeboro's solution can also be found in most drug stores, mix it up and apply it as a compress periodically for lesions to help with itching.
grace