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Second outbreak advice please

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kris85
kris85

I think I may be experiencing my second outbreak. I'm having pain in my lower back and legs. It's been a few days I've had the signs of an outbreak but no sores have appeared. I've been on suppressive therapy since my diagnosis in February (Valtrex 500 mg twice a day). Should I call my doctor to call in a higher dosage for this outbreak? Also, are these signs of a second outbreak?

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  • cartercali
    cartercali kris85

    Posted

    When did you get diagnosed ?

    How long ago was your outbreak ??

    • kris85
      kris85 cartercali

      Posted

      I was diagnosed in February of this year and it lasted about 4 weeks.
  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus kris85

    Posted

    Could be an aborted outbreak because you're on the daily meds. You're already on the highest daily dosage for suppressive therapy with valacyclovir, by the way. Do you have Type 2?
    • kris85
      kris85 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Can you explain what an aborted outbreak is? I googled it but didn't find much about the subject.

      I have hsv 2

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus kris85

      Posted

      Just refers to an outbreak that almost happened but didn't.
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