What happens to a person that doesn't take meds?

So, either or. (Hit reply too soon!) Which type do you have, by the way? Was it the IgG test?

Why does this happen where some people don't get OBs? Is it an immunity thing? Age?

I'm not sure on that answer. But, I do know that your immune system can affect that. If you have other health issues that affect your immune system, I would think that you could easily have an outbreak.

Yes, it is an immunity thing, specifically cellular immunity. That's the part of the (very complex) immune system that seems to "manage" herpes outbreaks. Cellular immunity lessens with age. Surprisingly, humoral immunity (the part responsible for antibodies) is less important with respect to herpes.

More significantly, people who already have Type 1 (doesn't matter where) tend to be asymptomatic for subsequently acquired Type 2 (or have very mild, unrecognised outbreaks). That is the main reason why many people with Type 2 supposedly don't realise they have it, but it has been found that most asymptomatics actually do get mild symptoms, they just didn't recognise them. Only about 10% of asymptomatics are believed to be truly asymptomatic.

Wow. Thanks. So helpful. What exactly is cellular immunity? I will Google this also

Lol, it gets very confusing, believe me! I tried reading up on cellular and humoral immunity in relation to herpes and it got way too complex and technical to fully understand. Cellular immunity is the part responsible for T cells, CD4 cells, natural killer cells, macrophages, etc.

Why would this be the case? Sorry for all of my silly questions

More significantly, people who already have Type 1 (doesn't matter where) tend to be asymptomatic for subsequently acquired Type 2 (or have very mild, unrecognised outbreaks). That is the main reason why many people with Type 2 supposedly don't realise they have it, but it has been found that most asymptomatics actually do get mild symptoms, they just didn't recognise them.

The two HSV types are related, and having Type 1 seems to prepare the body for handling new Type 2 infection, so symptoms are greatly minimised. People with established Type 2 don't get Type 1 at all for a similar reason.

Were you prescribed Valtrex?

No, I was prescribered to Acyclovir

That's the generic for Valtrex. Do you have any side effects from it?

Actually, acyclovir is the generic form of Zovirax, not Valtrex (valacyclovir).

About taking the oral meds for those on here wondering about the difference, I don't take any. I took a 5-day course of oral valacylovir quite late into my first outbreak (already healing, so kinda pointless), then nothing since, not even for recurrences. Just multivitamins and select supplements (but not lysine, as it's not actually proven), plus I'm trying out acyclovir cream for recurrences. I am single, so don't need to worry about sexual transmission. If I were to ever find a willing negative partner, then I would consider daily suppressive therapy.

Thank you so much for your reply! I am going to call my Doctor and have him change my meds. That Valtrex give me horrible headaches and I stay glued to the bed. I already suffer from migraines so I don't need any help with my hear suffering.

My head suffering....sorry

Hi. What are the select supplements you are taking. I was taking Lysine and Lemon balm

People usually prefer valacyclovir, but each person is different, so maybe acyclovir will be better for you. Certainly cheaper!

I am simply taking a multivitamin, fish oil, vitamin C and a couple of antioxidants for general health. I might cut out a couple after a while. Nothing special, although I drink lemon balm tea some evenings.

My apologies for my late response. No, I don't have any side effects from it. I've been taking this antiviral for about 2 weeks now.

HI feliscatus. We have not spokin in a while hope all is well. How is your summer going ?

I'm been having frequent outbreaks. It doesn't feel pleasant at all. I have acyclovir. But it doesn't tell me how many times should I take it with in the week. What can you recommend over the counter ?

Thank you hope to hear from you soon.

Can I get anything from the whole health store that can heal it faster?

Apologies for the delay, but I am currently on holiday (yay!). Sorry to hear about your frequent outbreaks. How frequent are they? Have you considered daily suppressive therapy? You can look up the various dosing regimens on the CDC website. Just Google herpes treatment guidelines CDC.

You can try soaking the area in Epsom bath salts and applying tea tree oil, lemon balm or acyclovir cream (not ointment). The latter is not typically advised (because oral acyclovir is better, as it treats the entire system and thus also reduces transmission risk), but I have found it helpful.

Hey thank you for you reply. And your apology is accept it. I'm sorry for the delay myself I been working working a lot of hours.

Im very stressed out because of work and life. And I'm sure that's why I'm having outbreaks. I'm really trying to relax so i won't get frequent outbreak

I get it twice a month.and that's not good.

Enjoy your vacation yay!!!!