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2 herpes breakouts in 2 weeks

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charlotte2019
charlotte2019

i had sex 2 weeks ago unprotected and had a genital herpes outbreak. I took aciclovir tablets for 5 days and the herpes cleared up. i had sex with the same person last night unprotected and have woken up today with another outbreak of herpes. Could this be because i had sex 4 times last night and there may have not been enough lubrication? is this going to happen every time i have unprotected sex? is it safe to take another dose of aciclovir for 5 days even though i only took it a week ago?

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  • alex35210
    alex35210 charlotte2019

    Posted

    unfortunately anything that can cause trauma to the skin around your genitals can cause an outbreak. having sex 4 times in one night is a lot of trauma to the skin so i can understand why you have had another outbreak so soon. Also the virus may have still been slightly active just because you cant see or feel it does not mean the outbreak has completely resolved. If this is something you want to do regularly try talking to your doctor about suppressive therapy with aciclovir instead of treating just when you have an outbreak.

    • charlotte2019
      charlotte2019 alex35210

      Posted

      sorry if this is a silly question but what exactly is suppresive therapy

    • alex35210
      alex35210 charlotte2019

      Posted

      so you can take the same medication at a lower dose everyday instead of at a higher dose just when you have an outbreak.it lower that chance of an outbreak. it worked for me and i took it everyday for a year and had no outbreaks over that time. i came off the therapy and usually have one outbreak a year now usually when im stressed or the weather is particularly hot!

  • Noname01
    Noname01 charlotte2019

    Posted

    If you just recently got the virus, rhe body is still trying to figure things out and build the antibodies to suppress it.

    Some people have outbreaks relating to sex, specially with a lack of lubricant, others to certain foods, stress, sometimes just nothing lol

    Ive had 3 since my first outbreak May 3rd, Ive had sex and had no outbreak, other times ive had sex and gotten one.

    It doesnt mean its going to happen every time.

    i dont think ive been without an outbreak for more than 2 weeks.

    Taking daily vitamins is great to help boost the immune system! i just ordered a bunch.

    Its safe, some people take them daily as suppressive therapy (im about to start).

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