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New here - the pain :(

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Srd25236
Srd25236

I posted yesterday asking if it sounded like I had this awful virus but didn't get a reply anyway I took myself to the Drs today and yep turns out it is Herpes.

I've been given anti virals to take 3 times a day for 5 days. Keeping the area clean and dry as best as I can (just happened to have my first outbreak during a period! )

I'm not upset about having it nor am I embarrassed as such, not happy either but hey ho just one of them things in life I guess.... Anyway is there anything else i can take to ease the pain ? I have a 6 month old baby n getting up and down to see to my child is unbearable, it isn't hurting as such when I go toilet is say it hurts more after. Also how long do first outbreaks last with anti virals? I'd say the itching burning started last Thursday. But I was stupid and thought it was for shaving, I have a few blisters popped one already scabbed and lots more that look full and ready to pop sad

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus Srd25236

    Posted

    It can still take 2-3 weeks to heal entirely (from first symptoms to zero lesions/scabs). For pain relief, there's ibuprofen, paracetamol and topical lidocaine. You can also try soaking in a shallow tub of Epsom salts for general relief. Lots of other tips on here, so you can try reading/searching past discussions.

    • ei44472
      ei44472 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Do herpes blisters always scab or can they keep filling with more white/yellow fluid? and also once burst can they spread around vagina
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus ei44472

      Posted

      No, they only scab on regular skin, so it depends where your lesions are. If a blister bursts, that won't really cause it to spread around the area. Any new lesions in the area are because you are already infected genitally. The liquid inside is highly infectious, however, so it is possible to spread to another body part during your first outbreak and before you have developed full immunity at 4 months, so wash your hands well after touching.

    • ei44472
      ei44472 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Do you have a lot of knowledge on herpes? 12 days ago i started with itching on my vulva and was treated with thrush cream then on Saturday I got what look like white ulcers they keep popping a white/yellow fluid and tiny amount of blood when wiped with a tissue then instead of scabbing they go back to white looking ulcers, today I noticed I started with discharge but no smell and after taking a picture with the flash on tonight I have noticed more small white ulcers appearing and it looking more sore... do you think this sounds like herpes?
    • ei44472
      ei44472

      Posted

      Also they are on inner lip
  • blessed21582
    blessed21582 Srd25236

    Posted

    Yeah I know the feeling Of being told something you don’t want to hear . How was you tested for herpes ? When you had your baby , your doctor didn’t test you for herpes ?
    • Srd25236
      Srd25236 blessed21582

      Posted

      I haven't been tested as it was quite clear to my doctor what it is/Was. I got to go back next week for a smear test etc. No I had no signs when I had my baby now and no signs when I had my now 10 year old. I was with their father for 10 years, we split up when our youngest was 12 weeks old. I haven't been with anyone else, so I'm 100% this is has been laying dormant for years.

      Day 2 with antivirals and I have a few questions, from what I see now most blisters have popped bar 3/4 how long does the scabbing stage last? Do all blisters burst ?

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