I’ve recently found out I have HVS-2
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I have not reached out to anyone in my life about this. I'm not sure I want to or ever will. But I have lots of questions. The main one I have is what happens after the first outbreak? It's been about 5 days for me and it's pretty close to unbearable. Does everything look/feel normal again after everything is completely healed? Thank you in advance for anyones response, greatly appreciated. Also good to know I am not alone in this.
I also realized I have a typo in the title... I can't figure out how to change it - correction: HSV-2
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Emily1234567 karen30395
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Hi Karen, after months of knowing something wasn't right I got an IGG test which said I was HSV-2 positive. I'm still in shock but trying to come to terms with it. I haven't had a sore since January but I have frequent prodrome symptoms like tingling and burning but I don't know if it's anxiety related. Have you been put on medication for the outbreak?
karen30395 Emily1234567
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I actually just found out yesterday. My Dr. put me on Valacyclovir. I've only taken 3 pills so far. I read it usually takes 2-3 to finally kick in and start working. Today I bought Super B-Complex supplement, L-Lysine supplement, Calcium with Magnesium and Zinc supplement and Epsom salt. Hopefully these help. Were you able to find anything to help give you relief during your outbreak? Or anything as a preventative?
net06171 Emily1234567
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Did you ever get obvious sores? or just the burning/tingling?
Emily1234567 karen30395
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Even though the nurse wasn't convinced that I had herpes (the lesion disappeared by the time I went to get swabbed), she still gave me Acyclovir which I think really helped because I didn't get any more sores. I'm lucky in the sense that I haven't had a bad breakout which is why I kept thinking my symptoms were unrelated to herpes. I did get painful spots that I thought could be herpes but they resembled whiteheads so I'm not sure. I do get a lot of spots on my pubic bone which tingle so I just think that my outbreaks aren't typical looking. I'm not on anything at the moment because I wanted to see how my body deals with it and I'm not sexually active. I think I will go on suppressive medication when I do find a partner. I just have excruciating nerve pain but I don't know whether that's anxiety as well as it came on when I got my results. Do you have a lot of lesions?
Emily1234567 net06171
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I only got one sore on my initial outbreak that resembled herpes, the rest have looked like pimples and I have been told by doctors that it was folliculitis and nothing to worry about. Now I have the positive result I think everything is related to herpes. I have leg nerve pain but no ulcers just spots and itching.
karen30395 Emily1234567
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I never got the tingly feeling that a lot of people say they get. I just woke up one day and I noticed what I thought was a cut from either shaving or intercourse from the previous days before. Within 2 days I had several lesions. They didn't start hurting until the day I went to my Dr. Since then it's been pretty close to unbearable. I do have several and I hate even saying that. I know it's only been 2 days since I've known but I definitely have not come to terms with this. I feel embarrassed and I just don't know what to do.
Emily1234567 karen30395
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It's shocking when you first find out but I've noticed so many people on here that say they've had it for years and it's not a big deal anymore. I'm still fixated on it but hopefully I will come to terms with it, I'm here if you need support!
karen30395 Emily1234567
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Thank you. I am here for you also if you need support! I'm very thankful I found this site. I cannot wait until I am at that point. I can't wait for this first outbreak to be over.
brianaj18 Emily1234567
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how long did you wait to get tested ?
Emily1234567 brianaj18
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I waited 3 months to get the blood test as I know it can take a while to show up
brianaj18 Emily1234567
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how long did you wait to get tested ?
ashley71071 karen30395
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I tested positive in 2016 and it was a real shock to me I could not eat nor function for months . It is now 2020 and I dont feel like I even have anything. Every once and awhile I get the tingles but never any sores and I have never taken any medication. I had the initial outbreak and one since that was not bad. Things will get better.
karen30395 ashley71071
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How was your initial outbreak? I've seen a lot of people posting how their initial outbreak was 1 or 2 lesions or none at all. Mine has been absolutely horrible. Which worries me because I don't feel like the medication I am taking is doing anything. I hope I get to the point you are at now. Gives me hope, thank you!
Dr.Fernandez karen30395
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Hi!
I'm actually very glad you've reached out, we are more than happy to help you out on any question you have, if there is anything we can help you with in the future, don't hesitate to reach out!
Usually the first herpetic outbreak tends to be very aggressive, multiple ulcers, very painful. The good news are, once this is over, everything will return to normal, herpetic ulcers do not leave scared tissue (except for chronic outbreaks). After your first outbreak, the other outbreaks become less common (variable, depending on stress, diet, etc..). Adding a therapy to it will even decrease the chances of an outbreak furthermore which is excellent news!
My recommendation is the following,
A) incorporate a healthy diet plan (Reduce antioxidants)
B) good exercise routine (reduce antioxidant)
C) Enjoy life, every single second counts
D) In terms of sexual life, take precautions, trll your partner to use a condom if you feel that "tingling sensation (which is what patients describe before a possible outbreak)". About receiving oral sex, this part is tricky, I recommend you to search for a specialist in this part, so you can feel secure.
A big hug and wish you the best!!
xDx91xPi karen30395
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hey karen!
sorry to hear you are having a hard time!!
once all the ulcers are gone you should start to feel normal again. its still early so you might have some more outbreaks as your body gets used to it. you also might not have any!! youll learn to know when one is coming up 😃 but everything will feel normal and it wont be near as bad as the first time 😃
feel free to message me if you want more info or to have a chat x