I am a newlywed and was just dx today. I am QUITE upset about this. I have been in monogamous relationships always.

I got Valtrex #20 PO BID and started it. The itching and burning are KILLING me...what can I do to help it?

Also what helps to prevent outbreaks?

Hi, I have answered a few posts with the same things and feel like a broken record.
I get outbreaks when i'm stressed out (which can be alot) or from friction ( certain pants and even thong underwear can become a problem). This is what seems to cause my outbreaks the most.
What I do Is take 500mg of Lysine a day, and if I start to feel the symptoms coming on (such as the tingly feeling, or the soreness of your skin on the back of your thighs or buttocks) I take 1000 mg of Lysine until it passes. It may not always prevent the blisters but usually it does, or makes it less servere. I also just recommend keeping that area very clean and dry. I dont use towels in that area when I feel the symptoms instead I carefully use a hairdryer to dry off. I never tried any of the medications that doctors prescribe so far and Ive had herpes since 2001. Hope that helps, but everyones different so you may have to try other ideas you see posted.

[This message has been edited by justagirl2003 (edited 09-24-2003).]

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