Unbearable pain with genital herpes outbreak
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Im 18 years old and just got diagnosed with herpes a few days ago. The pain im endearing is seriously unbearable. I have a generally high pain tolerance but oh my god I am in so much pain. I feel ashamed, disgusted, and confused.
By far, the worst pain aspect is peeing. Using the bathroom hurts so badly, I have never been in worse physical pain in my ENTIRE life. I pee once or twice a day and I am barely drinking in fear of having to pee. Each time I pee I just shake and start sobbing uncontrollably. I seriously do not think I can handle this pain for much longer. Does anyone have any relief tips? Or tricks on using the bathroom during an outbreak? I am willing to try anything. I feel my health decreasing as I am barely eating or drinking. This outbreak and diagnosis shocked me and totally decreased my mental health and stability. I am so ashamed and am going through all of this pain by myself. I need relief so badly. I take pain medicine and do everything my gynecologist told me to do, but it just isn't enough. I am in desperate need for help!!!
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alyssa34953 molly11063
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i heard that peeing in the tub helps
molly11063 alyssa34953
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Thank you, I tried this and it brings a little bit of relief.
ximenaww molly11063
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I felt the same, it was horrible, I just got better a few days ago, I recommend you to pee on the shower, like just bend down and open you legs, hold your labias as open as you can an pee... I guess it's also hard to shower and wash there ? Get a big recipient kinda like a baby bath and sit there for a few minute with warm water, you will feel a bit a relief, I really hope you get better!
molly11063 ximenaww
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Thank you so much, I am so sorry you had to deal with that as well. I empathize with you so much because I know how unbearable the pain is. I tried running a bath and peeing in the bath, it helped a lot. Still burned in the beginning, but was not nearly as painful as peeing normally.
kindearthling molly11063
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try putting A&D ointment on the sores to create a barrier, this should protect against that sting. hope you feel better.
Mickey1296 molly11063
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hi everyone.. 26yo F here. first OB and I'm a mess.. how long did your OB last? im around a week in and cant pee, cant have a BM.. I need some help and encouragement that it gets better.
shani82787 Mickey1296
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Same here. I am so scared to pee that I only pee for 3-4 times in 24 hours