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Increase in discharge

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vic90786
vic90786

is an increase in vaginal discharge normal with a herpes outbreak, only got diagnosed last month with type 1 hsv, took the antivirals however think I am having another flare up already, sore red itchy and irritated vagina and I have got alot of discharge which is clear possibly a slight yellow tint very sticky but has no smell at all

thanks

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    Guest vic90786

    Posted

    Dear vic,

    If you didn't mention your recent diagnosis of HSV-1 genital herpes, I would have assumed that an itchy, sore, red vagina with discharge would likely indicate thrush. Is this possible??

    I ask because unlike HSV-2, genital herpes caused by HSV-1 is NOT typically associated with recurrences. Unless you can see ulcers and a rash suggestive of an outbreak of herpes, I think it's worth trying some thrush treatment (pessaries and cream) first.

    Rgds,

    Adhari

    • vic90786
      vic90786 Guest

      Posted

      hi thanks for your reply. I have tried using 2 lots of thrush treatment and this hasnt helped at all. so i bought some aciclovir from an online pharmacy as couldnt get an appointment til Friday to see a doctor and since I started taking the aciclovir I have had a lot of discharge as I say clearish in colour with no smell to the point it feels as tho I am peeing myself at times

    • vic90786
      vic90786

      Posted

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      this is a picture showing the discharge

    • vic90786
      vic90786

      Posted

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      redness and irritation

    • Guest
      Guest vic90786

      Posted

      OK- thanks for the update. Sounds like both of us were on the same page in thinking of thrush initially. I think seeing your doctor is a sensible thing to do, now that you've also tried aciclovir.

      Rgds,

      Adhari

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