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Help! My OB will not heal!

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jessien44676
jessien44676

I was diagnosed 10 days ago with GH. I got it from a partner that either didnt know he had it or neglected to tell me. He was a funny guy and even on one occasion made a joke about having herpes but then very quickly said he was "just kidding". Within a month after sleeping together I was experiencing an outbreak. I never got the chance to confront him however, because he completley cut me off a day before I noticed the first symptom and now he does not respond to my calls or texts. I thought we were happy and that everything was fine, but he decided other wise and had a new girl within days of me being at his house last. All that aside, I've found a lot of helpful recourses online that give me hope for my future and living with GH. I havent told anyone but my doctor and the worst part is that the sores will not heal. I've just finished the ten day supply of twice daily 1 gram Valacyclovir, however my symptoms have only seemed to get worse. The sores have gotten larger and I'm in a great deal of pain. I start the suppresive treatment tomorrow but I'm very upset and I feel like this will never heal and no one could possibly be with me now. I dont know what to do and just want to move on from this horrible time in my life... but I cant move on when sitting is so uncomfortable. I've tried to keep the sores clean and dry but due to the location this is very difficult to do. I feel so alone in this and any help someone could offer would be greatly appreciated. I noticed the symptoms almost a month and a half ago and have tried using tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar applied directly to the area as well as taking lysine tablets every morning. Is there anything else i can do to speed up the healing process? I just want to feel normal again and cant stop crying. I'm only 18 and he was the second person I've slept with. I feel so worthless. We used condoms every time even though I'm on birth control and I thought that was so smart but it just wasnt enough... please help me.

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  • ester80818
    ester80818 jessien44676

    Posted

    Hi Jordan,

    I think the suppressive meds will help. I'm not too sure what other meds you can use or natural remedies I heard some using zinc and vitamin c as well. Hopefully someone will reply with more experience with natural meds. Best of luck and you're not alone!

  • Pound_McFurious
    Pound_McFurious jessien44676

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    I had an absolutely terrible 1st ob. Have had the regular sores for the last two weeks which are healing fine but one of them was massive, literally in the worst location possible and is still very painful to friction. Only now are the worst of them starting to heal up to the point where pants (boxers) are an option. So, I feel ya. Apparently it's unlucky.

    What I did to speed up the healing process (wish I had known to do this sooner):

    - Antiviral dosing. Obvious

    - Daily regimen of clean fresh food high in lysine, low in arganine, perfect 3x daily. Lots of plain yogurt, meats, seafood, fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses and potatoes. No wheat, nuts, chocolate sugar or processed foods which encourage prolonged viral activity. Sadly, most of the foods I like are a no-no. I'm a big semolina pasta fan as I make my own sad.

    - Daily vitamins, especially A, all B's, C, D, E and a Lysine complex.

    - Epsom salt baths really help.

    - Sleep

    These are just the basics. There is a lot more to learn but this was a good start for me to help with the healing process. Hopefully people are right that changing diet can reduce problems in the future.

    Get better and listen to these girls. It's not as bad as it seems initially and I can say that only after coming to terms with it by reading stories and sites like this. It is nowhere near the end of the world (though it feels like it).

    • jessien44676
      jessien44676 Pound_McFurious

      Posted

      Thank you so much! Do epsom salts just help with the pain or can it also help the healing process? and how long did your first outbreak last? and how long have you been living with this? and are you a male or female? Sorry for all the questions I just have a lot and am having trouble finding answers for my problems. I'm going back to the doctor tomorrow since mine refuse to heal from the medication alone.

    • Pound_McFurious
      Pound_McFurious ester80818

      Posted

      Nearly healed (still, 3 weeks in) but it has been a slog. Much worse than I have read or was led to believe by the doc(s). It was a perspective warping amount of pain.
    • Pound_McFurious
      Pound_McFurious jessien44676

      Posted

      I got unlucky it seems so as I see it, reading a lot of stories, I had a very severe case especially in a certain *ahem* area.

      What has worked is just time, proper care, diligence and the salt baths which quickened drying process of sores and was soothing. I'm a dude, so I cannot assume know what it would be like for internal sores. I have read drying them out deliberately can contribute to more pain so a bit of discretion should be used on that front toward your specific needs. 

  • dora29322
    dora29322 jessien44676

    Posted

    Good evening,

    My earlier message to you was deleted (dear lord in heaven) & i have NO Idea what i said (i sustained a TBI back in 1999). The Traumatic Brain Injury had no connection to being infected with HSV-2 but it influenced my judgment in A LOT of areas. So am Sure that in this respect it did ...

    ?2PoundMcFurios had A LOT of valid points.

    ? take care of yourself with the basics: good nutrition, good vitamins, and sleep

    ? basically that this is not life/death

    ? listen to your SUPPORTers

    ? don't be afraid to do some research on what is best for you

    ? keep in mind what i said & am sure i said something along the lines of we could ALL be infected with a deadly virus but WE ARE NOT!!!

    So stay in good health and keep positive ??

    • jessien44676
      jessien44676 dora29322

      Posted

      thank you! I keep trying to remind myself that I'm still alive and that its basically just a skin condition but its still very hard. I never thought this would happen to ME but I know thats a very childish way to think. I'm doing my best to stay positive and it really helps to hear from others that have been through the same thing.

    • jessien44676
      jessien44676 dora29322

      Posted

      its really is, without this site I would be be completley lost. i cant bear to tell any of my family or friends out of fear of being looked at differently but this is a wonderful way to at least get someone to talk to about it all. thank you again so much, it means the world right now.
    • Arev3991
      Arev3991 jessien44676

      Posted

      I have sent you a private message because my reply was deleted. If we mention brands or websites is likely the reply is deleted.
    • ester80818
      ester80818 Arev3991

      Posted

      Can you private message me as well! I am in the exact same boat!!
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