Coconut shavings trigger OBs too? - Herpes Message Board

justnotfair · 03-30-2003, 01:34 PM

I have been enjoying large portions of some coconut cake

. I know pecans and regular nuts can trigger OBs but I never thought coconuts would have that affect. This could just be a continuation of a previous OB. My systems had been cleared for about a week prior until I started eating the cake and noticed some irritation again. Anyone experienced this?

TheOneInFour · 03-30-2003, 02:57 PM

Personally I hate coconut so it wouldn't be an issue for me.

But different substances can trigger OBs in *some* people. One of the common herpes websites out there lists coconut as being higher in arginine than lysine, so it could be a trigger food for some people since arginine can often trigger OBs. That's the problem with nuts in general -- high in arginine and low in lysine.

You could test it scientifically by stopping all forms of coconut (meat, oil, etc.), wait until you're OB-free and then eat a bunch and see what happens. I did this twice with a supplement called SAMe (great for depression and arthritis) to find out for sure if it was causing OBs. It was -- like clockwork. I wish the weather was as predictable.

Too bad because it really helped my depression.

TheOneInFour

justnotfair · 03-30-2003, 03:20 PM

*backs slowly away from the cake* lol

Not only will H hamper my sexual/relationship life, but now I can't even enjoy all foods. I LOVE to eat!!! It was so hard for me to give up cashews and almonds, but now I have to back away from the cake. It definitely won't hurt me, but very unexpected. I'm almost sure it was this because I've been eating so much of it these last couple of days and was fine prior to. Ooo well, this is the next food that gets knocked off the list. I'm starting to really realize the important of suppressive therapy - just have to wait until I can afford them.

Thanks TOI4

justnotfair · 03-30-2003, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by TheOneInFour:
I did this twice with a supplement called SAMe (great for depression and arthritis) to find out for sure if it was causing OBs. It was -- like clockwork. I wish the weather was as predictable. Too bad because it really helped my depression.

TheOneInFour

I'm sory to hear that. We cannot win for losing. I really hope a CURE is on its way very soon. Maybe more exposure so more funding can decrease the cost of drugs. Supression is great but a cure is heavenly. I might not ever live to see that

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TheOneInFour · 03-30-2003, 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by justnotfair:
*backs slowly away from the cake* lol

ROFLOL

Aw heck, if the stuff is a religious experience for you, at least test it a couple of times to be sure you really HAVE to give it up!!

The1in4