Second Herpes outbreak unbearable pain
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Hi everyone, I’m new to this so I was just wondering if anyone could help or if there’s ANYONE in the same boat....
I got diagnosed with HSV1 (on genitals contracted from my boyfriend giving oral) in May when I had what I thought what the worst outbreak ever. I had 3 or 4 lesions that were so painful and took about 5 days to heal completely with acyclovir...but I couldn’t get out of bed for at least a week.
I found out that I am pregnant and started my second outbreak last week, itching and tingling. The blisters didn’t appear until Sunday, I got some acyclovir on Monday but the blisters have spread and they’re covering my whole vagina now, there’s got to be like 20+. I’m in SO much pain, I can’t sleep or eat or walk. I’ve been having my salt baths but they’re just not helping this time and are stinging more than soothing. This outbreak is far worse than the first...I thought HSV1 was the milder one! Why do I have way more blisters than last time and why is it 100x more painful and irritating?!? It’s so uncomfortable being pregnant at the same time.
I can’t put any cream on because they don’t prescribe anything in the UK apart from doctors recommend vaseline which does nothing but hurt to apply.
Has anyone else experienced this much pain from their second outbreak? When will my sores stop hurting and start to disappear?!? I need to get back to work and start functioning again.
Thank you in advance for help
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ashley78942 jane85123
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haz83342 jane85123
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Just wait and see. Try to avoid sex during pregnancy as it can flare herpes. I dont know if antiviral is safe in pregnancy and about the dose. You should tell your dr ofcourse as you must go for caesarian section not vaginal delivery to protect your baby.
ashley78942 haz83342
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haz83342 ashley78942
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You will never guarantee if you are in her place
jane85123
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I’ve opted for a C Section anyway, just so my baby isn’t at any risk. I’m just worrying that this outbreak is so bad and I physically can’t do anything because I can’t walk!
haz83342 jane85123
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Good luck
ashley78942 jane85123
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