Will i be able to poop normal after my first herpes outbreak?
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Monday was the start of my very first outbreak of herpes. i came positive in a lab test on thursday and started my medication on friday. one issue im having is i haven't bm'd since Monday, i think, i honestly can't remember, but i know it's because of the herpes. i can barely fart either. or even urinate, i've gone down to twice a day now and each time has been a 10 on the pain scale. everything is just closed tight in that area. but i just wanted to make sure that i'll be able to bm and urinate normally again when the symptoms have cleared up. i've looked it up a few times n no one says anything. also, im taking acyclovir 3 times a day for ten days. how long does it take for this medication to work and for my outbreak to go away?
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amber01875 threeee
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The first few days is honestly the worst experience and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Im on my 5th day of the first GH outbreak and they say that your first is always the worst. This might last a few days, but good that you're taking the anti-viral meds, it usually kicks in on the 4th day where urinating will start to feel less painful than it is now. What really helped me, is drinking TONS of water, becuase being scared to go to the bathroom and not drinking water will make your urine more acidic and therefore more painful. I've realized that leaning back on the toilet seat and lifting my legs up straight and peeing slowly really helps with the pain. Did your doctor give you lidocain jelly? It's a numbing gel which helps quite a bit.
As for pooping! You have to wait till you REALLY have to go and it shouldn't be a problem. I hope I helped!
threeee amber01875
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yes thank you!!! i'll try drinking even more water!!
FelizCastus threeee
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sarah53590 threeee
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Isn't constipation a side effect of some of the antivirals?
covered threeee
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Try using a squirt bottle with Epsom salt and water in that area to smooth the pain.
nicole04747 threeee
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hey! so i just got my first outbreak about 2 weeks ago they thought it was a skin rash at first i did test positive about a week ago i was having the same issues after 3/4 days of taking the meds i felt better mine are teice a day for ten days
hannah11882 threeee
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Hoping to help someone in the future with this answer, I got diagnosed with herpes for the first time a couple of days ago and it has completely knocked me out.
I was so scared to poop for the past two days because of how painful peeing is, and I can't poop without peeing. Eventually, to relieve the pain, I stood on the toilet seat and squatted (which is meant to be the best way to go), holding on to the wall for support. Pain was minimal compared to when I tried to go like normal.
Really hope my honesty is helpful to somebody going through this excruciating pain xx
kacey75924 threeee
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how on earth do i wipe my bum after popping ?? i am in so so much pain, im also off my very physically demanding job how do i cope?
gvbbz kacey75924
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Im in the same boat !!!! got my first OB a few days ago and my bum hole is literally on fire , im terrified to go number 2. i went number 2 yesterday morning and literally was in tears for about 30+ min , could barley move . what can i do to ease the pain !?