Herpes Doctor

Hi select,

Nice to hear from "the other side";) Well, not much more can be done. It is of course important that your partner takes antiviral medication as prescribed by the doctor, as this will reduce the infection risk as well. Also, a healthy, stress-reduced lifestyle will reduce the number and severuty of outbreaks. And I am sure that an understanding partner and a good sex life will add to mental health which in turn has a positive effect on physical health ;)

Kind regards,

iv

I have seen alot of claims for an expensive cream and taking 600 mg of lysine orally per day - any proven truths? is there any effective medication to stop/reduce outbreaks? vitamins?

Hello again,

I don't know much about l-lysine, but it is certainly not a cure. And I'm not sure what cream you are referring to.

For some people, suppressive therapy with antiviral medication works very well. It basically means that you take anitiviral medication everyday instead of just when there is an outbreak.

A healthy lifestyle and a high intake of good food and vitamins will go a long way in keeping outbreaks to a minimum.

Kind regards,

iv

I had unprotected sex with my new boyfriend back in September, then I had my first outbreak. After that I was taking one pill of Valtrex everyday up until a few weeks ago. My new doctor said I don't have to take it everyday, only if I notice something. What I want to know is: is there a way to reintroduce my partner to my body without running the risk of giving myself another outbreak or causing him personal harm? And is stopping my medication everyday a bad idea or a good one? She said that the Valtex can have harmful side affects over time. Any info is much appreciated!

Having unprotected sex does not necessarily trigger an outbreak... although, having unprotected sex with someone who does not have herpes puts them at risk of getting herpes, even if you do not have an outbreak. You should always use protection now, if your partner does not have herpes. And, I know you didn't ask this, but oral sex puts him at risk also, and you, because you can spread the virus orally. To answer your next question, stopping your medication is, I beleive, at this point a good idea. Only because you have only had one outbreak,correct? Well, you need to give it time to so you can tell how often your body will have an outbreak. If its only a couple times a year there is really no point in taking your medication every day, just when you have an outbreak. But, if you have outbreaks frequently,once a month or more, you should take it. As for me, I am not a doctor, just a person with a little knowledge trying to pass it on. I suggest you do some research, and talk to your doctor, don't be afraid to ask him/her any questions or concerns you have. And if they make you feel uncomfortable or if you are just not comfortable,I suggest, find a doctor with whom you will be comfortable with...

I have hsv-2...the precautions i take for protecting my non-herpes partner are are: Valtrex (one per day), exercising, eating well, trying to stay stress-free, keeping an eye on my genital area for anything unusual, staying in-tune with how i feel, educating my partner, etc.

unprotected sex: my partner and i don't use a condom. it was a mutual decision. we talked about it a lot and just decided to not use a condom. so far so good, he is okay (knock on wood). i've fortunately been outbreak-free for a long while (knock on wood!). i've had prodromal symptoms, like itching, tingling a little, but nothign ever shows up (knock on wood). during those times, i don't have sex with my partner. during those times as well, i double up on valtrex. my doctor also told me to stop takign it because of it's long-term consequences, but i've never heard that before from informational websites, books, medical subscription magazines, or even other doctors. my support groups educate that, so far, there are no long-term consquences of taken valtrex. i continue to take valtrex everyday (or if i'm single and not sexually active, i don't). taking a suppressive pill everyday really helps the psychological aspect of herpes too, adn if anything, being in a positive mental state, i think, acts as your own non-drug/pill suppressive therapy.

I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with genital herpes. My new partner of 2 months has not been tested. My doctor believes I got it from him, although I have read that that may not be true, Because it can be dormant for years. My question is, how long can an outbreak last? I do not have any more blisters, only had a few but they are healed. No more PAINFUL urination, but still have some weird sensations, like tingling,& red & itchy. I took 10days of 2 valtrex a day now I am taking 1 a day. Also, If my partner does have the virus, can I cause him to have an outbreak if we have sex or oral sex? Why is the Valtrex not helping? Thank you for any advice!!!!!

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im thiking about going out with some one that has herpeys and want to know the chanes of geting herpeys is i dont want to dump here just caus she has herpeys and i dont want to get them what shuld i do please help

I have fallen in love and am engaged to be married to the love of my life, however she has Genital herpes and doesn't want me to get it so she insists on me wearing a condom. Now she hasn't had an outbreak in over 7 years, since she first got it. My question is this,...I don't want to use a condom, what are the chances of me getting the disease? PLEASE HELP... In Love!