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losingHope
10/25/08

Do you know of anyone who has herpes that resist Valtrex?

I apparently have a bizarre case of genital herpes.  I take 2grams of Valtrex every day and I still get frequent outbreaks.  Also, I have been cultured to have herpes on my elbow and I believe that I have it elsewhere on my body (such as my breasts).  Doctor's insist that I shouldn't…

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