Help! Suppressive Acyclovir no longer effective - Herpes Message Board

FedUpWithOBs · 06-06-2004, 09:25 PM

I'm brand new to this board. Just went online because as of today I discovered that my suppressive Acyclovir regimen seems to have given up working, as I can feel an OB coming on. I can't believe it! I'm so depressed and frustrated now, and don't know what there is left for me to do. I was so happy to find this board and read all of the many, many messages that I can so readily relate to! Thanks everyone. My question now, though, is: now that the Acyclovir doesn't seem to be "suppressing" the obs anymore, what can I take or do to lessen the obs??? Whatever strain that I have is incredibly tenacious - before I went on the suppressive tx I was getting obs every few weeks.

any advice would be appreciated.

ceecee3 · 06-06-2004, 10:28 PM

On the advice of someone from this board, I started taking 1000mg of L-Lysine daily on an empty stomach about 1 month ago. Prior to this I was taking only Valtrex during outbreaks and found that it helped a little. I was having outbreaks every month and sometimes in between. Since taking Lysine, this is the first time I have not had an outbreak during that time of the month when I normally would get it. I am taking the Lysine, as well as 500 mg of Valtrex per day. It's the Lysine that seems to be extremely effective for me. Try it. Good luck.

FedUpWithOBs · 06-07-2004, 01:53 AM

Thanks, ceecee3. I have seen Lysine mentioned on this board. I also read that a lot of h sufferers use Oil of Oregano and/or Olive Leaf Extract. At this point, I'm ready to try anything and everything! Question for you (and others) - do I need a prescription for Lysine? Where or how do I get it?

Thanks again for the advice

Ornament · 06-07-2004, 07:32 AM

Dear Fedup ~

I can sympathize with you....I've had 9 ob's in 9 mo., so, please know that you're not alone. I do take 1000mg, of Lysine per day, get it @ your local vitamin store or even Walmart. I've found aloe vera spray gel, to be effective for "down there", (as far as relieving the sting/burn sensation) not sure where you have it. I take 500mg. of Valtrex as supressive therapy and then bump it up to 1,000mg - during an ob. I haven't tried the oil of oregano, but I'm checking into that. Hope something here is helpful. And welcome to "our world", it's really not a bad place to be, just read as much as you can, knowledge is key! Take Care, -Ornament

FedUpWithOBs · 06-07-2004, 06:48 PM

Thanks so much, Ornament (and Ceecee3). This board definitely helps me feel like I'm not alone - after all, h isn't exactly a topic one can usually bring up in "polite conversation"! I get obs "down there" - and your 9 in 9 mos is exactly the same ratio as mine. Happens "that time of the month" every month (as if that week weren't torture enough!). So, I was down to taking two 400 mg. tabs of Acyc., but now I'll bump it back up to 3 tabs daily during each ob, and I'll definitely try the Lysine and aloe vera gel.

I feel better already - ha ha!