herpes triggers
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hey there, i was wondering if anyone could share what they experience as the main triggers to herpes and prolonged herpes outbreaks.
firstly, i am a student, i lack in sleep, i drink a lot and i dont eat healthily, on top of that i am a coeliac so i have a pretty crap immune system.
i know this is a silly and naive thing to say but are these the reasons my herpes seem to never clear away? also 2 weeks before christmas i was very sick and on antibiotics, since then ive been experincing outbreak after outbreak..
my outbreaks are frequent but not painful, just irritating and itchy..
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nikki1230 b22745
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jessb1738 nikki1230
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I use sunbeds, socially smoke and drink, and I too don't get too much sleep ... I obviously know this doesn't help outbreaks and I've stopped smoking and drinking for a New Years resolution x
Kay260199 b22745
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Here's a few things that could help:
Lower your Caffeine consumption
Eat more fruit, vegetables and foods high in l-lysine
Less sugar and less foods high in l-arginine
Stress, keep calm! Especially during exams
UV Ray's, do not get direct sun exposure in that area and use a sun block as often as possible. I used to love sun beds but now I'm too scared they might be a trigger
If you notice sex is a trigger use a lube, it may be due to friction
You don't sound silly or naive at all! But yes they could well be the reason. Just always remember it needs for your immune system to be lowered. The way I see it is your immune system acts like a barrier and when we lower it, the virus is allowed to come back through
Unfortunately the only way you can figure out what triggers it for you is experience!
Have you considered suppressive treatment?
I know how you feel about the itch infuriating right!? Can't sleep most nights and often I'll be sat in a lecture and feel like it's driving me mad!
I find it helps to keep distracted, just bought some anti-itch anaesthetic cream I'm hoping it helps!
You are not alone!!!
Pipalongstockin Kay260199
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Please could you tell me the name of the anti itch cream you have bought only im going insane with this I've tried alo vera cream canasten cream but im still itching my doctor has prescribed me some steriod cream but im cautious to take it I prefer natural as possible. I have no sores no redness or pain just irritation especially on my clitorous where you pee .
Anyone eles have this
Nicki.J b22745
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Also, i suggest getting Lysine vitamins. they say foods that are high in lysine will help with OBs... anything high in arginine is bad for herpes. so taking a 1000mg lysine supplement may help with symptoms and cancel out any arginine you have in your system. i try and take one or two pills a day but i was only just recently diagnosed so i am still experimenting with it.
Pipalongstockin Nicki.J
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FelizCastus b22745
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