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First GH outbreak

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DDB46340
DDB46340

I just found out that I have GH after 4 days of  agonizing pain, I went to the hospital and got prescribed acyclovir. I looked up various ways to help with the  excruciating pain I’ve been taking Epsom salt baths and using tea tree oil for the sores but I can’t tell if it’s working. It doesn’t seem like the sores are healing someone pleaseeeeee help i am in so much pain I can barely walk I need to get back to my normal life sad

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  • lydia98665
    lydia98665 DDB46340

    Posted

    I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. Grab some petroleum Vaseline and zinc oxide 40% cream (desitin max strength). Desitin on the sores immediately. Panty liners also. Ever 2-3 hours when you pee change the panty liner and add more zinc.  I squatted over a mirror and used a hair dryer on cool to help. After a day or 2 of zinc oxide, you won’t need, then you can use Vaseline toncoat the sores. Both will help with urination pain. Also use a warm squirt bottle while you’re peeing if it still stings. Once you start the zinc oxide, you should be home free in a few days.
    • DDB46340
      DDB46340 lydia98665

      Posted

      Thank you so much I really appreciate it I’m going to try it. I have work and class I just need to be able to move around again 
    • DDB46340
      DDB46340 lydia98665

      Posted

      How do I clean off the Desitin??!! I tried wiping in Epsom salt bath but it won’t come off
  • lydia98665
    lydia98665 DDB46340

    Posted

    Water and a all natural soap and a squirt bottle for the tender areas. It will come off. 
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