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how often do you have outbreaks?

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bio_girl
bio_girl

hello , 

 i have recently had my first outbreak of HSV2. I just want to know how long after you first outbreak you had another ? and in general how often do you have outbreaks? i am a little bit worried about this issue since it was the first time and it needs time to adjust

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  • LASMV2015
    LASMV2015 bio_girl

    Posted

    Following this convo, I just had my first one 3 weeks ago and I'm wondering the same thing, although I have read that certain things can trigger outbreaks.
    • bio_girl
      bio_girl LASMV2015

      Posted

      yes i have read this too.. there are things that can trigger herpes such as fatigue, an illness etc. i had also read that an average number of outbreaks is about 4 per year but it depends on the person each time
  • KMRC
    KMRC bio_girl

    Posted

    When I first got it (I was having outbreaks almost nonstop.  I was also living in a horrible environment so my stress levels were off the chart.  Now, at 61, I hardly ever have an ob.  I can feel it coming in 3 days before and immediately start taking Valtrex.  Many times, that keeps the on from even happening.  The key is to lower your stress levels and now there are drugs to prevent outbreaks or at least lower the number of them you have.  Can you feel yours coming on?
    • bio_girl
      bio_girl KMRC

      Posted

      no i dont actually feel it coming on but im realy stressed about its activation. is there anything i can do to prevent its triggering?
  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus bio_girl

    Posted

    The first few months to a year are the "worst" for those with recurrences. How bad/frequent depends on the individual. Often times, recurrences are mild, so even if you have them they're not that bad, and typically nothing like the first outbreak. Some can be so mild that it's unclear whether they're actually recurrences! When in doubt, however, assume that it is to err on the side of caution.
  • dakotajean2442
    dakotajean2442 bio_girl

    Posted

    I am currently having my second outbrake the first one was the very worst. So far the second is a mild comparrsion but its only a month later. I have already been crying a bitt this time, it isnt that it is as painful, but I am having the same muscel pain, but mostly uncomfortable. I am wondering for my self with it being such a short distance apart that i should ask my dr about preventave mesures. I am a Diabetic 
    • KMRC
      KMRC dakotajean2442

      Posted

      For sure, as you know, diabetes can complicate so many things so I would ask your doctor if taking drug every day for herpes, how will it affect your diabetes. 😎
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