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Herpes Outbreak - lasting over 4 wks
What can I do, if anything, to help get over my 2nd outbreak ever? I have been on Acyclovir for the past 2 yrs and haven't had an outbreak till now. I have been stressed but think this outbreak is happening due to Rheumatoid Arthritis now running wild in my system. I have done the increased amount of acyclovir for five days, even longer in hopes of getting some relief.
im 4 wk into my first outbreak with sores etc. just finished my second lot of aciclovir and all my tests are negative so far, but they insist its herpes.
i just keep getting told to be patient, it will go away eventually
i just keep getting told to be patient, it will go away eventually
My first outbreak (genital HSV-1) has lasted over 6 weeks also. I've been on Valtrex the entire time and have also tried Diflucan because the doctor thought that perhaps the symptoms were dragging on for so long due to a yeast infection. Two rounds of Diflucan provided no relief. I haven't experienced open sores; only clear bumps, a rash, cracks, swollen lymph nodes, itching and tenderness. I have also been tested for all other STDs and am negative for anything other than HSV-1. Why would my outbreak be lasting such a long time?
If it's been this long with an ob, you need to go and be seen and get this looked at.
Are you taking any medications for your RA ?
Are you male or female?
grace
Are you taking any medications for your RA ?
Are you male or female?
grace
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
