Drying out herpes blisters quickly

That is exactly how mine started. It looked like a paper cut. My dr didn't do any bloodwork. He said just looking at it he knew that's what it was (he's been around for a while) My husband gets cold sores on his mouth and while we always have been super careful apparently we weren't careful enough. The pain is completely unbearable. I've been crying all week. I think today is the first day it's actually starting to feel a smidge better. I'm really sorry about your situation. I would just be very matter of fact with him. Tell him how you've been tested so much. He might take it okay knowing for sure it was him. I've read that people can carry it and never have symptoms (lucky). Hope it goes okay!

I just found out today and the doctor said the same exact thing to me.... I have one partner and we've been trying for a baby and then this happened. He didn't know he had it but the conversation with him surprisingly went better than I thought. However, I'm on valtrex and I'm trying many natural remedies... this is day one of the rest of my life and I'm trying not to lose it... aloe Vera gel & cornstarch I'm buying as we speak. I hope it goes over well with you talking to him... and thank you all for the previous advice!!!

Have you found out about your tests results?

How did you test negative and still have the herpes sores? Did they say it could be something else.

I would ask your BF if you both could do blood tests to prove either of you have no stds. You could alway say it's because your last BF tested positive but it was after you, so HE said.

Hi I just wanted to say that I get mine in the side of my hairline also, my initial outbreak was about 3 years ago and the only one I had that was inside my vagina. All of my outbreaks since have been in the same area of left side bikini hair line. It's definitely not uncommon to get them in different places as my gynecologist says, Herpes doesn't care which nerve path it uses to get out. You can have them on your butt or even thigh. So no its not uncommon to have them anywhere near that area. I was taking a suppression medication for the last year and had absolutely no outbreaks at all, so I decided to go off of it and in two months I've had two outbreaks again. Definitely going back on the suppression meds. It was nice not worrying about getting it. My husband and I just planned a weekend get away and I broke out yesterday. Great! He doesn't have it, so nothing is going to happen for awhile now. Mine last about 2 weeks and typically before I have my period most of the time. Oh btw, I was completely emotional when I found out I had herpes. I had slept with a guy a few weeks and then two weeks later I was diagnosed. I called him and told him. He said he doesn't have it. Yeah, right, if not you probably do now. I thought my life was over. I cried for weeks. Then I decided to date online. I met my now husband and I had gotten to know him very well but then when we finally decided to meet 3 months later, I had to tell him and I thought he would run for the hills. But he didn't and said if he had not already fell in love with me as a person he might of ran. Anyway, we've been together 2 and half years plus 3 months we talked on the phone a lot before we met. I think if someone really loves you, they won't care. Just to give you all hope. That's actually a good thing if you look at it that way. You will know who really cares about you and when it's not the right person, you will know that right away then. It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do was tell this man I really really liked that I has herpes. There's some great ideas on how to tell people about it online. It's best to be prepared to explain the facts because they may not know what to say just yet and if you inform them about it while you have their attention, it goes better. I still to this day do not know if I got it from this guy or if I had it laying dormant in me for years. But, I got a really good husband out of the deal so I'm really happy, just not so happy I am going away tomorrow and can't have sex in this fabulous hotel we are staying at. Ya know, there are other ways to please each other too. I know this is long but I felt I needed to say it. Good luck! I was looking for some home remedies for now.

I noticed the same thing you are describing 1-2 time a year for almost 3 years before being diagnosed with herpes a month ago. I always thought it was razor burn or I noticed it a lot when I took vacations in humid weather. I regularly see my doctor and get my annual check ups so I was pretty shocked it never came up in a pap smear. My last outbreak burned when I peed which is something I never experienced - I assumed I had a bladder infection. Go to the doctor she sees some soars and I had to get blood work done which is the only true way to detect the virus which is why I went undiagnosed for so long. I think you should do the test necessary just to be safe. Best of luck!

I just found out like 3 days ago and I already know he cheated so well I didn't so now I'm trying to figure out how to deal with this and I will

Thank you for sharing your story. I have had herpes for less than a year and it has been a very emotional experience for me. The physical symptoms have been the least difficult part of the diagnosis. The hardest part is having the courage to tell anyone about it. It's hard to believe that anyone would want to be with me after I tell them that I have it. So I have taken a break from trying to date anyone until I can find the strength in myself to be honest with a sexually partner. It hurts so much knowing that someone I take the time to get to know and care for can choose to set me aside. I don't think I am ready for that type of rejection. My ego is too fragile. Life was so much easier before this. It's hard to imagine things being easy ever again. I feel so alone.

You poor thing. I had about ten sores and thought I was going to die so I can't even imagine having 30. I started this whole process of cleaning the area, drying it really well with a blow dryer then applying coconut oil and thats when I started to finally feel better. It took a good week before the pain started to go away. I had a really bad one in the area between my lady parts and my bottom and it was SO painful. Make sure you keep it really clean and dry. The coconut oil really helped. I slept with no underwear or pants on. During the day if I could I walked around in a skirt with no underwear to keep it open to air. There's hope, it will get better I promise. They tell you stress doesn't help but when you're in that much pain how can you not be stressed?! I felt the same way emotionally about having it. More than likely my husband gave it to me the same way, he has cold sores on his mouth. I felt so dirty though. My dr assured me that herpes are way more common than we think. My husband didn't even think twice about it. Hope you feel better soon ??

I too am having my 1st outbreak. I cant even believe im tyling this and this is really happening. I thought i was getting a yeast infection. It didnt go away and a feveloped sores, finally went to the no who confirmed it was herpes. But sent out the dwork and swab test. I know its herpes... i have nly d sex w ne person in the last 3 months, i must have gotten it from him, he says he didnt know he had it. I have over 20+ sores and 3 more just developed near my ass. I dont know how much more i can take. I cry all day long. This is the most unbearable pain ive ever experienced. This has been going on for a week & a half. None of them look like they are on the verge of healing. I am taking the antiviral medication religiously. I need relief. I feel like my life is over.

I too am having my first break. Keep moving! I know it's painful but the pain slows down. Don't wear pants or underwear around bedtime let the sores dry. I don't take the medication at all. I take my bath corn starch and lysine cream is working. It only really feels worse when you stay still and stay moist.

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I feel your pain just been told 6 days ago I've got genital herpes I've never felt so ill in my life I couldn't speak for about 5 days every gland came up not to mention the temperature I had over 3 days then the pain from the sores was unbearable I kept bathing 3/4 times a day now on day 8 and I'm still walking like I've ridden a horse and haven't worn underwear in a all this time . I haven't had sex in a month so I'm unsure how this just happened something must have triggered it . The person I slept with is getting tested although he says he is sure he's clear .....I'm devastated I got this having never had anything in my life ( I'm 43 ) .

I was diagnosed 4 years ago, and I still have problems coping with it. However, my past boyfriends even my current partner have supported me and have been there for me. I've told all of my sex partners, had a sit down with them, and they seemed more comfortable with it then I did. Even shared stories of their sisters or brothers contracting the disease. I had 20 open sores on my first outbreak. I cried every night! I tried the gel, but it made it worse, acyclovair worked the best. I took it faithfully! 3 days My sores were already healing. I used a slightly cold damp towel, and placed it in inbetween my buttox when I fell asleep. It helped with the pain, also pain killers. In the shower the soap hurt, it was too harsh so I would use conditioner. It soothed it almost immediately. Did not use hot water, it burned! Luke warm water on the area with conditioner was the trick. I would use to different towels. One for the infected area the other for face and body. I never used the same towel. Do not let your children use your towels! If your concerned about the toilet seat, wipe it down with a disenfectant, none available use clorox, and wash your hands repeatedly, pat dry after using the bathroom. A bit of rubbing may soothe the itch, but it'll feel like a rug burn afterwards. The first outbreak is always the worse, but it'll get better.

im currently having my first outbreak as well. my last boyfriend cheated on me and infected me. the only symptoms i had were a slight burn when i peed and a few little bumps that i brushed off as ingrown hairs and a stray pimple. i just got rid of a UTI about a week ago so i figured it had come back. i started taking AZO to help. i woke up the next morning with multiple open sores and wounds and a very intense burning sensation. i went to the bathroom and woke my roommate up with all the screaming and crying from the pain. i have NEVER felt anything like it. im on day 3 now and ive had to call out of work and it's horrible. i have no idea what to do. i just discovered today that it was herpes and it's labor day so i havent gotten into the doctor yet. i cant even walk at this point. all ive been doing for days is sitting in the tub or laying in bed. i cant even think about what will happen in the future because it hurts so bad right now. ive tried multiple pain meds, i tried AZO again hoping it might help, warm compress, cool compress, coconut oil, etc. ive tried so many things and nothing is helping me. this infection has taken over my life in a matter of days. ive had to call out of work so much im scared i wont be able to afford my rent. and now im reading that it could be another 10-14 days before the pain goes away. i feel completely hopeless. im only 19 and i feel so alone. my roommate and my best friend are the only two people ive told and all they could say was "im sure it'll get better tomorrow." 

Hi i'm currently going through my first outbreak at 18 years old so I understand how you feel with having this so young and feeling really alone in that. It feels devastating at the moment but I'm hoping these occurrences are few in far between. I'm terrified how this will affect my future as it is affecting my daily life now. I feel so lost and angry why this has happened to me. I don't know how or if I have to tell my parents and I'm so afraid they'll be disappointed in me. I have never had intercourse just oral sex so it frustrates me more because I am so inexperienced with all things sexual yet when I tried with someone I love deeply and have been seeing for almost a year this happens. Anyways, just wanted to reach out and say that I understand what you're going through in some aspects. 

im sorry to hear you're going through the same thing as me. it's been unreal these past few days. i finally got to the doctor and she took one look at my vagina and said, "it's definitely herpes." still did a swab to be safe and it was so painful that she wouldnt even do the rest of the testing, she said to come back in a week. so i called in my prescriptions and go to pick them up only to find out they were out of the numbing cream and i'd have to wait till tomorrow. i literally started crying in the middle of the pharmacy just thinking about going another minute feeling this way. i went home completely hopeless and tried to find some help online. i found someone talking about dermaplast spray and it is awesome!! i bought it at walgreens for like $13; make sure you buy the blue can! i got home and sprayed a good coating over my whole area, even with open sores. the first time i tried it it started to burn a little bit but i had to pee SO bad when i got home that i couldnt hold it any longer so i peed right after spraying it on. basically it hadnt started working yet. i sat in warm water for a bit and just had to pee in there and deal with the agonizing pain. but after i felt soothed enough i got out and dried off and sprayed it on again and it actually worked!! i was able to walk normal and lift my knees up which would have had me screaming before. i highly recommend it!! since that first time i sprayed it, the only other issue ive had was after sitting for a while it seems to sort of dry up leaving everything almost a little stuck together.. i just soaked a papertowel in cold water and gently patted/wiped the residue away and then reapplied it and it felt fine again. it'd probably be best to soak it off if you can though rather than the cold paper towel. but anyway this got much longer than i thought it would.. just wanted to take my mind off things and hopefully help someone else with their pain!! goodluck and stay strong 💚💚

Have you tried and essential oils or raw garlic cloves daily for suppression therapy and ACV

I had my first outbreak at 18 and it is was the worst pain I have ever felt. I couldn't sleep and could barely move! I had what I thought were cuts from shaving all over my clit and as I was on my period it just seemed to spread all over my vagina. In my experience my first outbreak was definitely the worst, my other outbreaks have been few and far between and have never been as sore or as bad as my first. Having said that I am currently going through quite a bad outbreak and although it is not as sore as my first I have way more open sores than I have ever had. I have tried everything under the sun and what works best for me personally is sudocrem. It soothes them and gives instant relief from the itchiness which is a bonus. I also recommend drinking as much water as possible, it will dilute your pee so it's not as painful and flush the virus out. Drinking greentea is also a good natural healer. I know it feels as if your life is over but herpes is so much more common than you think. I have only told my current partner who I have now been with for three years and it just so happened that he had it too! I promise that it is not the end of the world and the pain will be over soon!

What I've come to find to help is taking Echinacea to boost my immune system and if I feel an itch coming on prior to getting blisters/sores I apply hydrocortisone all over (not internally) and it relieves the itching which in effect prevents the blisters/sores from occurring. I've been doing this for the past four outbreaks (I was diagnosed in June 2017) and it's really been helpful. 

Can you insert internally like on your libia area?

Ones enuff..just found out...definetly over with husband he still cheats apparently.i gotta live with this now. Ifellt chills two now n tingling .Then I got a sore spot that turned into a bigger area n kinda scabbed.three dsys I just got this.Right away I'm thinking oh no relationship after this one.we had problems with his behavior anyway.