Daughter's first outbreak
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My daughter just contracted type 2, diagnosed 3 days ago. She's a mess! So much pain! Taking antiviral and has a cream to numb.
How long does the first outbreak last? When will she start to feel better?
Any guidance much appreciated. Don't know what to expect.
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mathew75 Guest
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Now since this is her first outbreak , it will take on an average of 15 days to heal the ulcers , but by applying cream , she will start feeling better in 3-4 days ..
Good or Bad , each time will pass by , all u have to do is be strong ..
katie42587 Guest
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I’d say my first outbreak the unbearable pain stage lasted about a week after starting the anti virals and then it was another 2 weeks until I felt ‘normal’ again.
A luke warm bath with Epsom salts is the best thing for relief, unfortunately I was in the middle of moving house and had no hot water but subsequent outbreaks I’ve found I have no pain when I’m sat in water. Plus the salts will help dry out the ulcers quicker.
Also I don’t know how old your daughter is and I usually wouldn’t recommend alcohol but I did find that a couple of glasses of wine helped with the pain in the evening and helped me get some sleep.
Happy to answer any questions if you or your daughter have any
I’ve had it a few years now so think I’ve got to grips with it all now!
Oh also I would recommend she starts taking a daily vitamin like well woman and also daily l-lysine supplements. It can help prevent further outbreaks xx
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kt83143 Guest
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It will get better, but the biggest thing she needs now is hugs and love because the first outbreak can feel very isolating.
shevon1412 Guest
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The first outbreak typically lasts for 12- 20 days to heal completely. After the most painful stage that blisters break open, she may feel better. But you can give her some remedies to ease pain and reduce the severity of a herpes infection. Poeple with herpes commonly take acyclovir or valtrex, others have possitive results after applying prosurx. It's very important to keep her mind at ease and encourage her to avoid stress. Eating more lysine foods is one of the best ways to remove herpes fast.