Genital Herpes, first outbreak AGONY
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Hi guys,
So basically, I've just been diagnosed with GH and I'm going through my first OB.
It's genuinely torture. I can't seem to find a way of easing the pain, I've tried salt baths (which hurt a whole lot), diluting tea tree oil in coconut oil, painkillers (co-codamol & ibuprofen). Nothing seems to ease the pain for me.
I'm not getting any sleep as it's uncomfortable to even lie down.
I'm pretty much at my breaking point. I feel like this is never ending.
Any advice on what to do would be so good right now.
(Also I seem to have horrible discharge as well, did any of you have something similar?)
TIA. X
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Guest georgia0710
Posted
Hey girl x use antiseptic gel to refresh the genital area and don't use any tight underwear.. Also warm shower helps a lot,specially if u feel pain when going to the toilet. Every time I have crisis I feel so low, like I'm gonna fall asleep anytime. The key is take proper rest, drink lots of liquids and do what make you feel good. If u like music, listen to it, I'm a dancer, I always choreograph. Hope u feel better soon. Be positive!
georgia0710 Guest
Posted
Hey,
Thanks for the advice. Will definitely try the antiseptic gel.
Yeah I keep working my self up. Like yesterday I convinced myself that I will fuse together if I don't get it sorted, so had a stupid breakdown. It's more the physical pain of trying to clean the area that's getting to me. It hurts so much.
I will definitely try listening to music.
so06472 georgia0710
Posted
some type of medecine can cause yeast infections so it might be it. I'd recommend a preventive treatment for like 3 days. Couldn't hurt and will probably help. As for the pain, epsom salt baths are a good thing. They might be painful a bit but they help dry out the sores, which is what you want ultimately. Diaper rash cream does wonders too. Help with the itching. Petroleum jelly helps too. If you have trouble peeing, pee in the bath and slide away from it as you pee, it won't sting. Stay naked from the wais down as much as possible. Good luck!
Livelife georgia0710
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Where are you from? Any way you can get your hands on lidocaine? I got it and I'm from the UK and it was an absolute god send, completely numbed everything! Just think after 2/3 weeks it will be completely gone and it'll never be tha bad again. What type do you have?
Yeah I had to wear sanitary towels for 2 weeks hahah x
georgia0710 Livelife
Posted
I'm in the UK. What is Lidocaine?
Yeah its the thought of going back to work now that terrifies me. I feel like I'm over the worst of it, but it still hurts so bad. And walking is a nightmare.
I have HSV2. So its quite unpleasant.
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Livelife georgia0710
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Go back to the gum clinic or go to your doctor and ask them to prescribe you lidocaine!!!! It's a cream and you put it on the sores and it numbs them completely!
I have HSV2 as well it really does get better, I've never had anything near the first one, now I just get one itchy lump that goes after 3 days x
georgia0710 Livelife
Posted
Okay, it's a pain as prescriptions are so expensive.
I'll try and get an appointment for tomorrow. Thank you.
Okay, that's really reassuring. I dont think I would be able to cope if it was like this every time I had an outbreak.
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Livelife georgia0710
Posted
Go back to the gum clinic then I got it for free there!!
Yeah you will never get that again trust me, How old are you?
Im 21 from birmingham
As well I might have to add I know you probably feel terrible, but the depression about it really does go, I feel completely fine now, it doesn't bother me anymore x
georgia0710 Livelife
Posted
Oh amazing!
Thank gosh for that.
I'm 23, in Gloucestershire.
I hope so, I really feel like my life is over. It's because of my ex that I have this. How is any man ever going to except me now.
Livelife georgia0710
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My friend who got diagnosed the same time is sleeping with people casually now she's told everyone before hand and they were fine, People will accept it x
georgia0710 Livelife
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I really hope so.
Thank you so much for your advice, it's really helped.
Xx