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first outbreak of herpes!

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erin69
erin69

Hey all, i had unprotected sex Saturday night and sunday morning, i started getting really itchy 2 days after we had sex, then yesterday it started to hurt to wee really bad and now today which is Friday (5 days post unprotected sex) i am now riddled with ulcer like sores on and around my labia and in my vagina. This is the first time Ive ever had it and wanting to know if this is typical of herpes? Also, how long will it hang around for? Have been prescribed Famciclovir but havent been given an official diagnosis yet. See doc again Sunday. Was anyone else riddled with lots of sores for their first breakout?

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  • nikki1230
    nikki1230 erin69

    Posted

    Hi Erin:

    What you've described does unfortunately sound all too familiar but who knows...until your tests come back. It does sound like herpes. I believe I had same experience. It's been 10 years. Once diagnosed and prescribed meds for suppression you'll feel better in about 3 days or so I suspect. They usually give you a higher dose of meds in beginning (like 3 times a day) then once a day for suppression. Then in time hopefully you'll barely even think about it. I've had virtually no symptoms since my suppression began 10 years ago. Extreme stress may give me a brief issue but it clears right up. If you're feeling down on yourself just know THIS IS COMMON! It's so misconcepted! I go to counseling once a week in general but that's something to consider. My doctor and GYN eased my mind a great deal. I think the name of this sounds worse than it actually is. Those out there (and you will see) that talk down on it...are not educated. Pay them no mind and hold your head up high. Good luck, GOD bless.

    ~Nikki

  • Koolredd
    Koolredd erin69

    Posted

    Sounds a little familar...

    Don't get too down until the results come back .

    But it does sound like herpes ...

    Do you have any discharge ? Is your skin peeling yet ?

    • erin69
      erin69 Koolredd

      Posted

      Thanks for the reoly!

      I do have discharge and what do you mean by skin peeling sorry?.

    • Koolredd
      Koolredd erin69

      Posted

      Peeling of the skin .. That means it's healing for you ...

      I had my skin peeling & that's what made it soooo painful to pee .. Omfg

      How are you holding up ? Are things getting better ,?

    • erin69
      erin69 Koolredd

      Posted

      I think they are starting to scab a little bit.

      I have felt terrible all day, aching all over, weak, headache and even one side of my throat is sore.

      Is this normal?

      I think it has just hit me today as I'm feeling really disgusted and like I'll never be worthy of a relationship again.

      And I'm also worried im going to give it to my kids.

    • Koolredd
      Koolredd erin69

      Posted

      Even tho it sounds like herpes get a complete doctor statement about your diagnosis so you can see for yourself.

      I don't think I got scabs my skin was just peeling and it was raw skin., a&D ointment helped me a lot with that if you keep the area really lubricated it doesn't hurt as bad.

      My outbreak didn't last as long as most people I had mine on the 2nd of December and by the 8th I was good .

      Never had any fevers , headaches or nothing as such that you are Having ., I hear it's apart of it all tho

      Don't feel down tho sweetie when I first got diagnosed I felt the same way heck if things don't work out between me and my boyfriend I don't seem myself going back in the dating scene ., it's too much . And I just refuse to start over.

      You are planning on having kids ??

      They have different things to help you if you are having an outbreak during your time of birth they can and will do an emergency c section ...

      Don't worry sweetie. God wouldn't put you through it if he didn't think you could make it

    • erin69
      erin69 Koolredd

      Posted

      I already have 3 children.

      I'm worried i may give it to them somehow sad

    • nikki1230
      nikki1230 erin69

      Posted

      Erin....Sweetie relax. You're not a "dirty" person. Give yourself a break. You won't pass it to your children. I have a 12 year old daughter. smile She and I don't share the same wash cloth or loofa in tub but hey, why would we right? You'll be fine and so will your children. This condition gets way too bent out of proportion. As far as I'm concerned everyone pretty much has some form of it. You won't pass it to them hun. <3 smile>>
    • ellie02302
      ellie02302 erin69

      Posted

      Sweetie you arr not a dirty person at all and you are worthy of a relationship okay? Xxx

      Relax ~ it'll be okay xx

      I never had the flu like symptoms but it'll all pass in no time xxx just look out for your health and stay clean xx

      Everything will be okay xx

  • NuMe
    NuMe erin69

    Posted

    It does sound like herpes. Quick suggestion when you have to pee carry a water bottle with you. While you pee pour it on your vag. It helps to stop the burning. Idk what medicine it is tha you named. I was put on valtrex. It took a week for the pain to slow up while on the meds. Try not to wear underwear when you can..let the area get air. My first outbreak was pure hell. I had sores and because I didn't know what it was it started spreading before I got to the doctor. It was the worst thing ever!
  • lucylevi
    lucylevi erin69

    Posted

    Dear Erin

    It might well be herpes but you need to get your results and try not to worry. Drink lots of water and eat well. Try to relax... Not easy but just try a bit.

    its a horrible feeling in the beginning but it will never be as bad as this again. Nowhere near. Herpes is just a minor skin condition which can be annoying at times (like many other things!) If you want support you are in the right place here and know that you are most certainly not alone... Soooo many people have this!

    Take care

    Lucy

  • ellie02302
    ellie02302 erin69

    Posted

    Hey Erin~

    I'm having my first outbreak right now

    im waiting for my results to say i have herpes but I'm 100% i have it.

    It sounds exactly like what i have, im not sure when exactly my itching started tho unlike you.

    You aren't alone in this sweetie xxx

    i suggest that when you are at home and need to pee make a salt bath hold yourself open and pee like that also take a water bottle around when you aren't at home and pour the water on the area when peeing it does help a lot xxx

    My outbreak is slowly getting better over time and so will yours x i know it hurts but you can get through this xxx

    I found this out after 4 days of thinking it was thrush and just bad scratches so i didn't have any idea how to relieve my pain or what was going on until thursday.

    For me i was scared...im 16 and having this isn't nice but on here there are a lot of women who are going through the same things as we are and they are always willing to give advice to help you xx

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