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Hi Guys,

I have been diagnosed with Genital herpes last month and i had the first outbreak. I think this time, i have accepted that i will have the virus for the rest of my life and will have to take necessary precautions on how to prevent the future outbreaks.

I am curious on some things:

1. How many outbreaks did u have in the first year? 

2. Do you take antiviral drugs right away when you noticed the blister?

3. What precautions can you advice to prevent the outbreaks in the futures? Food? vitamins? 

They say that emotional and physical stress can cause outbreaks. I am trying not to be stressed in any way as possible. 

Do we have a discussion on how to prevent future outbreaks and some tips from other patients? please share your ideas/tips and other important things that can help.

Thank you very much. 

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  • Posted

    Hi there. I'm glad it seems you are learning to cope with this. How were you diagnosed? (Swab or blood) which type of hsv were you diagnosed with genitally (1 or 2)? The frequency of outbreaks is different for each type.

    • Posted

      Hi there. thanks for your reply. 

      Acutally it was both swab and blood and the doctor told me that its type 2. 

      I can say that im coping and have accepted and moving on and thinking positive that i wont let this disease "destroy" my future. smile Yes i know the virus will stay in the body forever but what else can i do but move on and take precautions to prevent outbreaks in the future.

    • Posted

      First year, every 2-3 months, but they were very mild. No oral meds taken. I later tried acyclovir cream, which helps it heal quicker (but does not reduce transmission risk, I should point out).

      I quit unhealthy habits, started to get into health and fitness (exercise, enhanced diet, but nothing specific for herpes), and took multivitamins, fish oils, etc. All general health stuff, so not tailored to herpes.

      You don't need to cut certain foods unless it's a proven trigger for *you* (triggers are very individual). A generally healthy and balanced diet is what the HSV experts advise, since food, lysine and arginine haven't been clinically proven to have much, or any, real impact.

      General stress doesn't have a big impact, if any, unless it's very severe and protracted (this was studied).

      Bottom line: Just lead a generally healthy lifestyle. You don't need to do anything too special other than keep your immune system strong. If you still get outbreaks or are dating an HSV negative person, you can and/or should consider daily suppressive therapy.

    • Posted

      Hi there. 

      Thank you very much for your reply. it means a lot. 

      i didnt have any reoccurence yet as of the moment and i am check my genitals everyday. i can see something that i havent seen before in some parts but its gone after a day but not sure if its part of the disease. 

      I have been drinking vegetable juice since last year and i am continuing that because i can feel that it strengthens my immune system. 

      I actually didnt have a contact since i was diagnosed. but if ever, as always protection should be observed. 

      again thank you. 

    • Posted

      Happy to reply! Fyi, if you see something and it's gone the next day, it's unlikely to be related (too quick for herpes). Stay healthy, stay strong, and hopefully that will be enough to keep recurrences at bay or to a bare minimum, especially after the first year (supposed to be the worst). If you exercise, each time you take a step or do a move, think that you're beating herpes into dormancy and submission. Sometimes I do that, lol. Not sure if it really helps, but it makes me feel better!

    • Posted

      Thanks a lot for those words. yes, i will keep in mind. i am actually ignoring negativities and keeping the positivity everyday. keeping a healthy mind will probably be a great help smile 

       

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