Cant take antivirals
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Argh
Im so frustrated
I started taking a low suppression dose of valtrex. I was drinking water all day yet felt like i was drying up. Dry skin, incredible thirst, and i was sucking my teeth and tongue (i do this when dehydrated) to the point of causing deep teeth pain and blisters on my tounge and cheeks. I finally gave up.
Started acyclovir a couple of days ago, same thing.
The problem is i now have vulvudynia that only subsides when im taking the meds (i presume hsv is irritating or damaging nerves)
I imagine famvir will be the same
Does any one know how to manage this side effect
Has anyone tried fanvir
Has anyone ivercome this issue
Thanks all
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FelizCastus ouch109
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She said it happens. Its a rare side effect. Ive been combing the forums and found some others. No solutions though. She didnt really seem to take it very seriously. I dont have any kidney issues. Its really unbearable though.
I am thinking about cutting way back
Trying 250 mgs a day for 6 weeks or so and then building up. Im scared about developing resistance though. I have liked my doc up untill now, but she basically write me a bunch of scripts and said to find what works. Tramidol and gabooentin for vulvodynia (im not taking that stuff), valtrex and acyclovir
FelizCastus ouch109
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ouch109
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That seems like a good idea
I am in search of a doc who will listen to me about such things.
I had been going to a specialist half way accross the state when i thought my issue was bacterial. I am fairly convinced now most of my troubles are herpes related even though i dont get lesions.
I was very dissapointed in her cavalier attitude about hsv
I am going to try and find someone here in town
I have appt on the 10th with a gyn with good reviews, but you never know.
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