"Quick Question" - Herpes Message Board

Ornament · 01-12-2005, 10:45 AM

For the past 2 days, I've been experiencing a new type of outbreak. I"m having flu-like symptons and can see a blister. And I'm exhaused. In the past, I've only had tingles/twitches, but now I think I'm having a "full-blown" outbreak. I've been using tea tree oil & aloe vera gel on the blister. It seems to be soothing, but only for a short amount of time. Anyway, my question is how long, can I expect these new symptons to last and any other relief - suggestions?. I'm at my wits end. And yes, I do know - that everyone is different, sympton-wise. But, right now unfortunately, I can't see any light at the end of my tunnel. Please share your thoughts, asap.
This sucks.....

-Shinyornament

karenscorner · 01-12-2005, 11:40 AM

Do you have any Valtrex to take?
Try some cold meds like advil cold for flu symptoms and ***** hazel for sores to dry out.
It should last a day or two.
You havent had these symptoms before?

Ornament · 01-12-2005, 01:29 PM

Karenscorner ~
Thanks for your response. I start to take 1000mg of Valtrex - 1 week before my period and I just started taking it again - on Monday. I'm thinking of taking 2000mg, per day, but can't decide if it's a good idea. I'll go tonight and get witchhazel. What I thought were ob's before were very mild, tingles, itchs and sensations, without anything that I could actually see. But, now I feel like I have the flu, and can see an actual blister/bump. And I'm flipping out. It hurts to sit, pee and feel like a burn down below and it's driving me crazy. Do you really think it will only last a day or two? I hope so....don't know how much more of this I can stand.....Can't seem to find any relief!
Thanks for your thoughts, -ShinyOrn

backpacker · 01-12-2005, 02:03 PM

hey, orn--don't forget to try the garlic oil. I know the smell bothers you some, but it might help. I'm sorry this is happening.

My bad ob's usually feel irritable near the site for a day, then hurt a lot for 2-3 days after the sores/blisters appear and open, then begin to subside--I'm still sore, but feel better--for another 2-3 days. Then I feel okay, but have a red spot for another couple of days. I wait 2 more days after it all disappears before having sex.

I also feel really tired and lethargic before a big ob.

Hope you are better soon!

karenscorner · 01-12-2005, 02:18 PM

Be careful over medicating. I think 1000mg is the highest dose and you dont want any overdose symptoms. Unfortunately your body needs to work through this and the meds just help to move that process along. Like a cold you can treat the symptoms but not the virus.

Take care and hang in there. I havent tried the garlic oil but plan to gove it ago with the next ob, thanks.