Poor Heath Habits and Herpes - Herpes Message Board

myfaq · 03-08-2008, 10:25 AM

I've noticed that some of the posts on this board mention that if you are a carrier of herpes, lack of sleep, poor diets and stress contribute to outbreaks. Are these things a really huge factor in how frequently outbreaks occur in the event that you have herpes? Outside of natural regular sleep and relaxation are there certain foods and such that help to regulate these out breaks? What has worked for you? Thanks friends.

vantasias · 03-08-2008, 10:48 AM

i am new to learning about this as well. my daughter has it. from what i understand is that the poor diets, lack of sleep and stress are all factors of having more outbreaks due to the fact that those things play heck on the body's immune system. so by taking better care of your self and taking vitamin c and maybe something like danactive all help boost your immune system in order to better fight against the outbreaks. but i could be wrong like i said i am new in this as well i am just learning myself on how to better help my daughter as well as trying to figure out if i can get it from her since her's is on her mouth. like drinking after each other and so forth. plus i need to protect my 2 yr old grandson. i really hope this helps you.

myfaq · 03-08-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vantasias

i am new to learning about this as well. my daughter has it. from what i understand is that the poor diets, lack of sleep and stress are all factors of having more outbreaks due to the fact that those things play heck on the body's immune system. so by taking better care of your self and taking vitamin c and maybe something like danactive all help boost your immune system in order to better fight against the outbreaks. but i could be wrong like i said i am new in this as well i am just learning myself on how to better help my daughter as well as trying to figure out if i can get it from her since her's is on her mouth. like drinking after each other and so forth. plus i need to protect my 2 yr old grandson. i really hope this helps you.

Well I appreciate the response. I've done a little research myself as precautionary measure and concern. As far as your situation I believe that the only way of passing the virus to someone else is when there is an out break. Herpes from what I hear is realitively versatile virus. It can remain as a relatively mild and common sore that can be caused from large consumption of acidic foods and such as well as common ailments. In combination with gental contact can cause HSV2 then intern can become a more sever sore wuth gental to mouth contact. Either way the point I'm attempting to make from my knowledge is that the risk to you as well as you grand child is minimal as long as your daughter takes the needed precautions when the virus appears. Take care and thanks for your response.

Rae70 · 03-08-2008, 11:53 PM

Herpes tends to break out when your immunity is low, stress can cause overload on your immunity so it makes sense to have more outbreaks during this time.

It can be transmitted without an outbreak being apparent, its called 'shedding of the virus' this is why it such a contagious disease. people that do not have blisters can still 'shed' and transmit it to unsuspecting partners.

catharine101 · 03-09-2008, 07:11 AM

Myfaq -

Just a couple of comments to clarify for you, since you are new to the virus.

1. As the previous poster said, herpes CAN be transmitted even when you aren't having an outbreak. This is really important to realize, since you can never consider yourself 100% "safe" and so need to inform any partners of your herpes status.

2. Herpes sores generally aren't caused by consumption of acidic foods - those would be canker sores, which are different thing and aren't caused by a virus.

3. For many people, "common ailments" don't bring on an outbreak. But the resulting depression in their immune system from having a cold may. However, this doesn't hold true for everyone, myself included. In fact, I've been sick any number of times since I got the virus. I also have a horrible diet, I don't exercise much, and I eat the foods that supposedly can cause outbreaks in some people. I don't take any supplements either. But it doesn't affect my outbreaks at all - it's all just how an individual reacts.

4. Your comment "in combination with genital can cause HSV2" confused me a little. I just wanted to make sure that you are aware that the two strains do not turn into each other. You can have either strain in either location. If you have Type 1 oral herpes, it can be spread to someone else's genitals, but it remains Type 1, it doesn't turn into Type 2 because now it's in a genital location.