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Extreme itching after herpes, how long does this last?

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hellothere1234
hellothere1234

Hello everyone!

I have been diagnosed with HSV-1 about 2,5 weeks ago. My first ob was extremely painful, but now the sores have all cleared up and except for one little crust everything looks normal and clean again. Unfortunately I still have an extreme itch around my vagina and anus (not necessarily at the spots where I had the sores) and it just doesn't seem to go away. I can't sleep at night because of it.

Did you experience this too? How long did it last? Did you do anything to make the itch less? I am desperate.

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  • hellothere1234
    hellothere1234

    Posted

    Oh and another question! Can I have intercourse again when I'm only experiencing this itch? Or is it still too painful/not a good idea?

  • Livelife
    Livelife hellothere1234

    Posted

    Hey how are you?

    I had something similar to this and I think because of the bacteria it is so easy to get thrush after so just try a normal thrush cream like in the UK here we have canestan, but also nerve problems can go on for some time after causing itchiness!!

    try the thrush cream

    Thats entirely up to you, I had sex when I felt that way (when it started to get better) and it was totally fine no problems, make sure you're well lubricated

    • hellothere1234
      hellothere1234 Livelife

      Posted

      Hi Livelife!

      I'm okay, just very sad and down. I hope this will all end soon, because I'm so done with the pain and  the itching. 

      I don't have any white discharge, but is it also possible to have thrush without that? And do you think it will be harmful if I use the cream when I don't have thrush? 

    • Livelife
      Livelife hellothere1234

      Posted

      Aw yeah the first few weeks emotion wise are bloody awful seriously!

      It definitely will stop soon, I have had times where I didn't have the white discharge but either way using the cream when you haven't got thrush is not harmful what so ever, if it could cause harm they wouldnt let you buy it at a shop, they would make it a prescription so they can check you first!!

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