tampons OK during OB? - Herpes Message Board

kindaconfused · 01-02-2007, 08:56 AM

Question for the ladies... My very first HSV-1 genital OB was pretty bad because I had it for 2 weeks w/out knowing what it was, so it went untreated. I got my period a week later and because it had been so bad and wasnt quite clear yet, my DR told me not to use tampons.

Now anytime I get anything down there its just a red bump, not a sore/blister, and they appear on my thigh or buttocks. Is it safe to use tampons now? Ive been using pads for the last 3 months b/c I was too afraid to use them, but I am hoping to go back to tampons. Has anyone ever dealt with this question?

kindaconfused · 01-04-2007, 08:27 AM

Any advice regarding this?

TigerLily · 01-04-2007, 05:51 PM

I have HSV 1 as well. My first outbreak lasted forever and was pretty bad. Now I also get red bumps now and then on my pubic area and butt cheek area. I use tampons and dont have any problems. I think it should be fine to use them, as long as the tampon doesnt touch any type of open sore before you put it in. Hope this helps!

kindaconfused · 01-05-2007, 11:53 AM

Thanks for the response!!!

kindaconfused · 01-05-2007, 11:53 AM

Thanks for the response!!!