Looking for Relief from Constant Genital Herpes Outbreaks
I am a very healthy, physically fit woman in my forties and I was diagnosed with HSV2 6 months ago, but I know that I have had it for two and a half years, I always attributed my symptoms to a yeast infection, irritation from shaving, etc. I do not even remember my first outbreak, I finally went to the doctor when my boyfriend of one year broke out with classic lesions, and my blood test came back postive. THEN...things changed, I was breaking out EVERYDAY, while on suppressive therapy. At times, my outbreaks were very severe and lengthy. My medication was changed, and I finally had about 8 days of relief...only to start up again. I do not think my doctor takes me seriously, so I enrolled in a local medical study for suppressive therapy, I started taking vitamins, and Lysine, while I was waiting for my cultures and blood tests to confirm my eligibilty, and again I had about a 7 day period of relief. But, then I started with the constant outbreaks again. And what I mean by constant, is that I have a rash, itching, reddness, abrasions, cracks in the skin and pain everyday! Then the bad new the cultures taked for the study came back negative, although blood tests were positive, I had to have both positve to participate in the study.
Going from doctor to doctor is exhausting and stressful which doesn't help the situation. I have called the National Hotline, the person I spoke with there couldn't tell me anything but refer me to a support group which I have attend, they can't even recommend a doctor, and no one seems to demonstrate symptoms like I do, so I can't even find someone else like me to talk to. I need help and can't find it anywhere. Yes, it stinks to have herpes, but it were at least to calm down, I could live with it, I feel like I will never be normal again. I just do not understand why it is so out of control now, when I have had it for two and a half years, and before this I lived a normal life. I live on the west central coast of Florida, and if anyone can recommend a doctor that understands this disease, I would appreciate it.
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Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
I know that it can be really
I know that it can be really hard to cope with...but it's not the end of your life...and it's not uncommon at all. I was married when I found out I had it, so I didn't have to tell my parents and only my husband and one of my best friends now. To me it is embarrassing and devestating, but I have gotton over the heartbreak of the news because I have done research on it and know of a couple of friend who too have it. As far as your parents, I am a mom and as hard and hurtful the news may be to me I want them to come to me so that I can help. Pray about it and let them know...trust me it will hurt to tell, but save you alot of sleep and pain cause then they can take you to get medication to help surpress it. No matter what always pray and ask God to give you the strength and courage to confess. He forgives you, now forgive yourself and move on honey. Read 2Tim 1:7
Where are you located? Find
Where are you located? Find a local clinic and talk to them about what options they have! Don't stress too much, it happens to a lot of people. There should be local clinics to help you out with medication and keep it discrete. Maybe talk to another relative or older friend that can help.
It can happen. Just try to
It can happen. Just try to keep as dry as possible, wear loose fitting clothing, wipe with wet wipes and then make sure you dry, etc... Make sure that you take the antivirals, watch your stress and your foods that lead to breakouts. The virus of the nerves can play on your body, you can just do the best that you can to control it.
Does anyone just have burning
Does anyone just have burning with hsv 2? I was diagnosed 2 years ago with a low positive never any obvious sores, lesions, itching..just burning started on one side, went to the other now prett much stays on right side...some bumps there but they are always present just sometimes get irriated with extra moisture or irritation. I will have 2 days of burnign then 3 with nothing than back again..Is that normal of herpes?
Also whenever I have issues going on down there I tend to have red patchy under the skins ares on my heels and palms that burn and my palms actually feel hot to the touch..any help would be appreciated.
Herpes isn't a death sentence
Herpes isn't a death sentence and you're going to have to tell one of your parents. Maybe your mom would be good for this one. You can get on an antiviral. You can't just do nothing and let it continue to go on un-fought. Suicide isn't the answer, you're young and there are so many advancement already a cure is somewhere down the line. Even if not thousands of people live full and productive lives with the virus. 1 in 4 people have herpes. Next time you go to the mall or a public place start counting and realize that you're not alone.
so i just found out i have
so i just found out i have herpes. I'm 16 and the news tore me apart.
i had a few bumps and i thought they were just zitts.. but within about 2 days. i got about 8 all over my vagina. It hurts so ad everytime i pee that i want to cry. My boyfriend finally told me he had herpes so i know im infected and had my first outbreak. I have been in so much pain that it hurts to wear underwear hurts to go swimmin and hurts to walk. I havent been sleepin bc I sit there in bed and itch and toss and turn bc they are hurting so bad. I also dont know what to do. I dont have a good relationship with either parents and i only live with my dad. Who i cant tell that i have herpes because he thinks Im a virgin.
I have been crying for days bc of this news. and even thought about suicide knowing ill have this the rest of my life.
please help me i dont know what to do.
Hello, Thank-you I will try
Hello,
Thank-you I will try this goats milk soap - no it is not a cure but if it helps as it has helped you then great.
I was diagnosed with HSV2 about 2002 after having a few incorrect diagnosis from other doctors I finally found one that actually knew what he was doing.
I have been taking Valtrex one or two a day depending how I feel but lately I am having more outbreaks than usual , feels like every other week, I'm lucky I have a very supportive husband but it can be depressing and you do feel alone. I also hate telling my husband what's going on with so many outbreaks as it just makes the situation more real (if that makes sense) and makes me feel awful.
Thanks again about the soap.
Thanks for sharing. I wish
Thanks for sharing. I wish you the best of luck.
I hate to say it, but I do
I hate to say it, but I do feel comforted by reading everyone's entry, because I at least know I am not alone. I get so down and frustrated about my constant outbreaks. In the last 2 yrs I have had maybe a total of a month OB free. I contacted hsv from my husband. I knew he was infected and we used protection but I inevitably got it. I have a poor immune system which does not help. My biggest frustration is work. When I am in such much pain I just want to stay home and have on clothes that barely touch me. Right now my outbreak in on my bottom. At work today I just began crying because of the pain sitting and how sensitive my skin was. And it's not like I can tell my boss "may I please go home I have a horrible herpes outbreak" and since I am constantly having them then whats the point. My husband has outbreaks but they aren't usually as bad as mine or as frequent. When I tell him about my outbreaks he becomes quiet and I know it's because he feels guilty because me contracting them from him. Having a lack of support is also depressing. I can tell anyone all day that I have a cold or that I have some type of stomach virus but not HSV. It's a very lonely thing to have and I don't care how many ppl do have it, there is still a stigma associated with it. I can not afford VALTREX I take acyclovir 1200mg a day. I will start taking the vitamins and advice that I have read from everyone's entry. Please everyone know you are not alone in this pain and know that I wish I could take your pain away as well as mine. We just have to take it day by day and take care of ourselves, because I don't know about you but I becoming easily depressed concerning my life with HSV.
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