I had my first genital herpes outbreak 2 years ago (HSV1). It was just a few bumps which did not itch and were not painful. When my doctor took a culture by piercing the blister, it made several small blisters around it, which then began to slightly itch. I think I may be having it again, but they are not itchy and do not seem watery. I've been having this outbreak for over a month now and am starting to worry that it may be genital warts instead of herpes. I haven't been sexually active in over a year now. All the pictures I look up are so extreme it's hard to tell. Last time I had it, it looked like a few small ingrown hairs. Is it possible for herpes to not be very watery and blister-like? Also, how long can a herpes outbreak last? My first lasted only 3 weeks. I've only had 1 mild outbreak so I'm very unsure of what is 'normal'.
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My herpes outbreaks are blisters and watery. People with weakened immune systems have frequent outbreaks that continue for weeks and can be severe. I have an autoimmune disease and a few years ago I was miserable: monthly outbreaks that were lasting up to three weeks. I take supplements to boost the immune system and acyclovir. Before that, a few outbreaks that lasted a few days.
Most people think herpes just gets better over time. Unfortunately, it does not for some people. I hope this helps.
Hmm yeah it's really strange with mine. Kind of the same as last time. It's not severe at all. If I didn't look to see if they were still there, I wouldn't know they existed at all. Maybe they are drying up now at the ending stages. I take valtrex once daily, but hadn't been doing a good job lately obviously. My immune system has been low. I've had a cold and have been generally stressed which could have made it longer. I've just always had it so mild I find it doesn't even seem close to what other people describe, I had to beg my doctor for valtrex and she also told me mine was so mild, I'd probably never have another outbreak again. I've just moved to a new city and I need to find a new doctor and go through this all over again, and explain everything.
I really feel for everyone on here. I've had to feel the mental strain going through all this, and I've been lucky enough to not have to deal with most of the physical aspects of it. Thank you so much for writing me.
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Yeah I think I'm most concerned with the fact that it's lasted so long. They don't really follow what people describe as genital warts either. They're not clustered, or white, or cauliflower looking. I'm definitely going to the doctor to find out whats going on.
Thank you for writing me :)