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I was just diagnosed with HSV2 almost 2 months ago and I have had my first outbreak which was horrible. Right after my first outbreak was over I had my menstrual cycle and after that was over I started feeling some itching and tingling in my vaginal region. I felt right away that I was on the verge of having an outbreak but nothing happened. I kept having the sensations though and now almost a week later I'm having my second outbreak. I know that your menstrual cycle can cause an outbreak but I think what really brought it own was all the stress I'm having from my classes. I try to stay calm and reduce my stress level but its kind of hard when you're a senior in college. I talked to my gyno and she was concerned that I was having another outbreak so quickly after the first. She put me back on the valtrex for 10 days but she also mentioned suppressive therapy as an option. I want to wait and see what the outcome will be after I finish the valtrex but I may be one of the unfortunate people who experiences an outbreak every month. With all that being said I want to know about other people's experience with suppressive therapy. Is it really better than taking the valtrex everytime I have an outbreak? I really don't want to have to take another pill along with all the other vitamins and supplements I'm taking everyday just to keep a strong immune system but it's worth it if it keeps me from having so many outbreaks. I also heard it helps with not spreading the virus.
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jessika73414
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sherry79337
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jessika73414
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try_hard_bob
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" vitamins and supplements " are a waste of time and bad for your stomach
Not ideal to take regular pills to suppress - also bad for your stomach
Common consensus is that Mouth and Genital herpes are not interchangeable
People can have herpes for many years before it appears
Many people who have herpes do not show symptoms but you can still contract it from them - its a nasty little disease
So - Get healthy - no smoking, alcohol, junk food, sugar etc,. etc.
Don't do too much gym
Stay out of cold when possible
Look into "Singles vaccine" as I am told can relive symptoms
Buy Virulite for cold sores - super device works like magic
Good luck
sherry79337
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try_hard_bob
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justine92341 sherry79337
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Hi sherry i know this in an old post, but im due to start supressive therapy in 3 weeks time,after 10 yrs of coping with this virus ive hit a wall.my outbreaks are every 6 weeks,they get worse each time as i think my immune system is so run down it hits me harder each time.This virus is just awful,people dont realise how much havoc it reeks on your body and theres nobody to talk to about it.
But stay positive,its all we can do.im due to start supressive therapy in 3 weeks as the lady at the gum clinic thinks it would benefit me.ill let you know how i get on with the treatment.in the meantime stay positive!😊
kevin-Canada sherry79337
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