I was infected with HSV-2 over five years ago. It caused an autoimmune disease. I have outbreaks every month that last for 10 days even though I take acyclovir. My girlfriend infected with HSV-2 recently started having outbreaks every three weeks after seven years of one or two outbreaks a year. Unfortunately, people with weakened immune systems have more outbreaks. With me, I eat organic take vitamins including zinc and L-Lysine avoiding foods with arginine. I meditate and do reiki. It's makes no difference. I am not able to have a sexual relationship (infected or not) with this kind of track record. That's why people with herpes have a moral obligation to disclose it and have their partner seek medical advise prior to starting a sexual relationship.

I was on Valtrex-- too expensive. I went on acyclovir (generic for Valtrex) twice a day and it's cheaper. Also, contact the drug company-- they may give it to you for cheaper. Good luck to you. At least with me, I was infected in my mid-50's so it hasn't ruined my entire life. I am at the age where I can live alone and be okay with it. I know how you feel. If it got any worse for me, I would take a knife and slit my throat.