Back and Leg aches Question - Herpes Message Board

_Serenity_ · 08-19-2004, 01:09 PM

For the last few months i've noticed just before I get an outbreak I have really bad aches in my lower back and down both legs, it gets so bad sometimes it's hard for me to walk. I was just wondering if anyone else here suffers really bad aches also??

Mark5 · 08-19-2004, 02:34 PM

I don't but everything I read and all the doctors tell me that it is one of the most common signs of an OB coming on.

adamuk · 08-21-2004, 08:40 PM

Yep, been there, done that, got the t-shirt! I dont get the pains with every OB though, only the more severe ones. If its gets really bad then I would take some ibuprofen, but unfortunately it seems to be part and parcel of the wonderful world of H for people like us. But be thankful, as I have had pains in, shall we say a more sensitive area, that are worse and even turn peeing into a couple of minutes of guerrilla warfare!

All the best,

Adam

_Serenity_ · 08-22-2004, 03:00 PM

Thanks for replying! It's nice to know it is associated with Herpes especially when a nurse I spoke to tried to tell me it's very rare to get with Herpes. Since reading the web and forums the last few days it looks like it's quite common. I was starting to worry......

half2teach · 08-22-2004, 04:56 PM

Yes,
I get the same thing when I have an outbreak. My legs and back ache. I also get flu like symptoms which makes me seek the bed for some rest. I had a hysterectomy back in Feb. and it has certainly lowered my immune system. My herpes outbreaks are more frequent and that is the pits.