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caroline36678
caroline36678

Hello guys!

I have been diagnosed with Hsv1 about 2 and a half months ago.

Now, this is my third outbreak and it's still pretty bad...is it normal that i still have fever,swollen lymph modes, fatigue like the first outbreak?

Is there anything natural that i could take to help my immune system?

I am not on suppressive therapy by the way, my doctor doesn't want to give it to me...

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus caroline36678

    Posted

    Are you still getting any or many lesions? Lymph nodes can take a while to settle. Most people don't get the latter with recurrences, but it's not impossible. Have you considered something as simple as taking a multivitamin?
    • caroline36678
      caroline36678 FelizCastus

      Posted

      I am already taking multivitamins and also b12 and iron supplements.

      I am drinking nettle tea and golden milk everyday.

      I am getting sores and redness...my lady parts are super swollen as well and i am having really bad fever (39,5)

      Wasn't it suppose to be easier? I do not think hsv1 is milder and reccurs les...

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus caroline36678

      Posted

      I'm so sorry to hear you are experiencing lesions and fever again. How horrible! For most people with Type 1, it's *supposed* to rarely recur, but there are exceptions. Recurrences are also supposed to be milder, but not always. Hopefully you are *not* the exception, and it's just taking time to settle!

      Some suggestions: It might be better to take zinc instead of iron and see how that goes (zinc may help against HSV; iron has no bearing as far as I know). Also, lemon balm instead of nettle leaf (not heard of the latter for HSV, but lemon balm is oft cited - I am drinking some now, in fact!).

      Did your recurrences occur around the time you tried any of these alternatives? Just wondering if something might be a trigger for you. Hope you feel better soon!

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus

      Posted

      P.S. You may consider bee propolís or olive leaf extract supplements. The former had some success in studies, while many people seem to rave about the latter.
    • caroline36678
      caroline36678 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Thanx, i'll try those!

      I have to keep taking b12 and iron because of anemia but i'll definitly try zinc and prpolis!

      Recurrences did not happening when i started drinking nettle tea and golden milk.

      I want to keep drinking golden milk at least cause turmeric is good for everything!

      I did the most stupid thing this morning and i hope it will have no consequences...

      My husband says i'm dreaming out for nothing but i need to talk about it!

      We are in vacation in Mexico and it is full of mosquitos! And they love me sooooo much, they keep biting me!

      I was sleepy and i went to the bathroom...i wiped myself and then, i scratched my mosquito bites on my shoulder!

      I am having an outbreak now but it is pretty much the end...still...i washed my hands right away and then i have put some purrell on it and then i went in the shower...

      Please tell me the risk is low to have vive myself hpv on my shoulder....

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus caroline36678

      Posted

      I think you are fine! When wiping after going toilet, it's unusual to touch anything other than the toilet paper, so it's unlikely you picked up any virus in the first place. Also, while autoinoculation is possible and care should be taken during the first 4 months, it's not a super common issue.
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