I'm taking acyclovir treatment for herpes,how long am i supose to wait to see results?
I'm 24 years old, and just start the herpes treatment with Acyclovir a month ago,i take those pils everyday whitout skipping, but i still have the outbreak why?...is very anoying and i can't even have a regular sexual life any more because of it,besides my boyfrind does not have it...i'm very worried about him too, i don't want him to get it...What can i do?....i thougth the outbreaks did not stay for so long....but mine just won't go away.
Hi I have had chronic herpes like that and let me reassure you yes it will eventually go away. The good news is Valtrex or acyclovir reduces number of outbreaks makes them less severe and helps in the reduction of infecting your partner. Bad news it is not good on your body to take meds forever, so figure out when the outbreak stops and try to cut back on dose or get off for a while. Always wear a rubber and inform your partner it is his problem if he does not care enough about you to stick around. You are still the same person just as good as before. One out of 5 people have herpes so you have alot of company right. Pop the pill don't worry about it yes it is a bummer but if you had no problems you would not be alive. The secret is how you deal with it this is a tough club to be in no whimps allowed right and you are a strong person that is the plus makes you stronger than most. Believe it or not over time it practically goes away if you stay with the same partner mostly. 3,000 strains of herpes 2, so just be cause someone has it they may not have the same strain you have right. If the guy cares it will not matter to him anyways if he doesn't not your problem to worry about right there is 3 different directions he can go in is my attitude and always, always like yourself cause your still you. Causes of outbreaks are as follows sunlight, certain foods, weak immune system, disease, stress no biggy you will see. Hang in there.
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24 year old woman
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 02:11 PM
marlalovestoshop
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Well I know chicken and fish and all seafood basically contains high amounts of Lysine which retards the growth of herpes thankgoodness. You can also buy the lysine pills at the health food store. Nuts cause out breaks avoid if possible, peanut butter, sometimes even chocolate can cause it but on that each of us are different. I can not live with anyone who stresses me out that will definately cause you to have outbreaks, avoid drama if you can. Pretzels are good. There is a book out on what food to eat or not eat I just try myself to eat lots of chicken when it is bad, eat lots of chicken. Get a juicer and boost you immune system that helps keep the herp in check as well because you are building your immune system. I did not have any outbreaks for about 8 yrs when I juiced all the time with carrots and apples and cucumber but then it broke unfortunately and it came back. i don't know if it is related but after xmas I will buy another one lol
24 year old woman
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 07:11 PM
by the way if i want somebody to talk to....would you like to?
but i don´t know how to use this page yet..lol
marlalovestoshop
Monday, November 09, 2009 at 06:35 PM
Hi I have been without internet my sister is one of those who lives in the dark ages, so I just now received your email. You can talk to me anytime it is nice to have someone to talk to, and I am exactly like you right which in my opion is a good thing we are strong people because of what we have been through no wimps here. We would change it back if we could God knows, but you know we are the same mostly so it is our job to help others deal with this yours as well as mine. You strike me as a person that is real with a big heart and anyone with half a brain knows that is a major plus and you have a lot to offer some lucky guy just remember that ok. I know how it is to get bumbed out over this but the main thing is how you cope with it or deal with it and whatever you learn that can help me or others we share it right. Thank you for being a friend.
I think I have HSV-2. I am going to get tested soon, but just waiting on the 3 month mark to hit, which is almost here. I know that taking drugs over long periods of time is not good, but I can't get these outbreaks (I have them without the lesions) to stop. I am sad and very angry at myself. I just ended things with an awesome guy because I disclosed that I may have herpes and he told me he didn't want to see me if the test came back positive. :( We did have sex a bunch with condoms, but I recently discovered that they are only 30 percent effective. So, he may have it now too. I am going to tell him when I get the test result so he can take appropriate measures to make sure he is free of this.
I am so depressed and angry at myself right now I can't sleep. I am probably causing more harm to myself by doing this, but I can't help it. No wonder why the first year is the most difficult. All the stress can reek havoc on the body.
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24 year old woman
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 03:12 PM
I'm sorry you'r having to pass for this bd time,but there is no way back in case you have it..hopefully you don't...if your boyfriend loves you,he will understand the situation and try to help you out to do things little bit easier. if not, is because he is not good enough for you...because when you love somebody you are there in the good times and especially in the bad ones.
I just figure out i have it two moths ago now and i hate it, makes me feel insecure and selfcounsious..but my boyfriend try his best to mak feel better(he does not have it) he is still there giving me suport.
You have to be strong and know that you are not alone..and also know that this can be control and have a regular sexual life...
!!DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY!!
caligirl100
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Aww thanks so much! So I went and got tested today since tomorrow will be 12 weeks and I figured one day short wouldn't hurt. I did not sleep at all last night. I got an email from my boyfriend today and he said that he didn't care if I had it all he wants is to be with me, so that was a relief too. We will see when I get the test results back. We are going to abstain from sex until then. I think by me saying it was over last night due to his response about breaking up with me if I had it, it made him think about how special of a connection we had and I think this relationship is going to be special if he stays with me. Fingers crossed right? And hopefully the test will come back negative and what I got is some crazy itch that won't go away.
24 year old woman
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 08:26 PM
I'm really happy about your boyfriend response, i hope everything is fine with you,and in case you have it we can deal with it together,since i just figure i have it and i'm still having problems to deal with it...
thank's for your answer!!! I really apreciate it....and just because you mentioned it...can you please tell me wath kinds of food??? please!!!
I love to eat...and thanks God I don't get fat so easy..but i would like to know if i have to reduce someting that i'm eating that makes my outbreak to stay longer.
Thanks again..