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It's not official yet but my doctor says I have genital herpes, today is my fourth day dealing with this horrible pain. I haven't had a good night's sleep in days, I also haven't eaten or drank anything because I am too scared to do the bathroom... I just wanted to know what sleeping position is the best ? Right now I've just been sleeping face up with a pillow beneath my tights to keep myself a little elevated. My legs and back start to hurt, but I don't have any other way of sleeping... any suggestions?

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  • tat1983
    tat1983 27401

    Posted

    Hey I'm sorry to hear tht u r so uncomfortable but I try to sleep on my side with my legs kind of open I really haven't had any problems with sleeping but it keeps it cool n dry down there. At first I was like tht too I didn't want to eat anything r drink anything but it will get better I hope u feel better
    • 27401
      27401 tat1983

      Posted

      Do you put a pillow in between or something? Thank you so much for replying, I've been so miserable. I am 18, and I can't take this kind of pain... I cry constantly because of it.. I honestly don't know what to do anymore.
    • tat1983
      tat1983 27401

      Posted

      U r so welcome, but no I don't use a pillow I dnt really use anything I jus keep it clean n dry but using a pillow may help for u.

      Did they give u any meds r cream to help with the pain? N u can try taking sum pain meds to help cope also.

    • 27401
      27401 tat1983

      Posted

      Yes they gave me medicine for the infection and I thought it was like a pain killer but it doesn't really take the pain away so I will be buying pain meds soon
  • feelbroken
    feelbroken 27401

    Posted

    Take 800mlgs of motrin every 4hrs

    - daily Epsom salt baths

    - pee in shallow bath to help w pain

    - if you're in the states, get bactine spray for numbing and in the UL. Ask the chemist for lidocain.

    - ice pack wrapped in paper towels when laying in your side helps

    - Vaseline helps provide protection from rubbing

    Other than that, unfortunately you just have to ride it out. So sorry to hear, hang in there. It'll be over soon enough.

    • 27401
      27401 feelbroken

      Posted

      Thank you! Can I just get the bactine spray anywhere? Without prescription?
    • feelbroken
      feelbroken 27401

      Posted

      If you're in the US yes. Just go to the drug store. Should be where peroxide is.
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