I was diagnosed with HSV1 & 2, three months ago. I initially thought I had a yeast infection. My husband of 5 years gets cold sores, I caught it from him, amazing it took so long. The 1st outbreak was so bad, painful & lasted 4 weeks. I took Valtrex 2 mg/day and used creams & H-Balm. It went awa...
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mickster
Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 05:59 PM
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63 years old. Other than sexual contact, how is the virus transmitted?
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I am a 63 year old woman whose blood test came back...
I had my first outbreak last Dec. (and Im 53).. and it was really bad. Actually, it lasted almost 3 months and I was on the meds. I tried the valtrex, but made me sick to my stomach, so I switched to Famivor..I take it 2x day. It is confusing to me also, that any tingling is the pre thing,,,but then it doesnt break out, which Im grateful for. I just know that over the past 10 months, and taking this 2x day has really helped. Youre not alone in feeling bad,,, but I have to say this, I am with a man who knows, and still wanted to be with me. I use condoms every single time, as I dont want to put him in any harm. Not liking that, but you do what you have to. So, it is possible to have a sex life after it all settles down, and your emotions do too.