CatMom

First thing you need to do is take a deep breathe and realize that everything will be okay. I have recently been diagnosed (last Wednesday) and have come to terms. Don’t listen to your ex because you are will find a man who loves you. Herpes or not. If he spreads your business then that’s his karma. I know it will be very hurtful if he does but if anyone has anything to say just hit them with the facts. I’ve done some pretty extensive research this past week and realized that there’s nothing to be ashamed of having this. You will be alright and if you need someone to talk to, I’m more than happy to help in anyway I can.

@Gina99 thats good the lesions are gone. I know the tingle for me is slight but more scary than irritating. As for the vagisil im not sure because everyone’s different. Summers eve wipes actually made me have an outbreak or at least I think so. I thought it was contact dermatitis. Try it out but keep in mind that there can be a chance. Maybe try an epsom salt bath with lavender essential oils.

@Gina99 you’re welcome. It probably is a legal thing. Do you feel better after the 7 day?

Shes been diagnosed in may and I was a week ago. Im currently on a 10 day, taking l-lysine and a womans health supp that has vit c. We both dont have stinging. Just a tingle. She gets it in her legs and lower back. I get it in my legs and inside. I did have a very very very tender clitoris until about 2 days ago though. I could barely wipe after I went to the bathroom.

@mstanya1234 Shes taking valtrex as a backup and just when she feels the tingle sensation she takes a 3 day. The lysine she buys is by pure naturals. I bought the big bottle it was 20$ for 360 tabs. It should last me a year.

@Gina99 are you on any AV meds? I also had the tingle and the itch but I assumed it was from hesling or in my mind the medication kicking the herpes back into its home. I dont know if thats true or its something else but it did go away for me. I still have a slight tingle (almost like I overworked my legs) in the thighs but thats it. Day for of a 10 day AV from my first OB. Hope this helps.

I am having an outbreak. Im pretty sure its slightly internal. I had two welts on either side of the my vaginal canal opening that I scratched open and when I wiped it felt like it was ripping it open again but everyday it gets better. I did get my period the day I started (it was over a week late) and had to wear pads which SUCKED and I felt like slowed it down but today I didnt feel anything when I wiped after going to the bathroom. I also take 1000mg l-lysine for now and a feminine health supp with vitamin c. So that could be speeding things up. Good luck love and take the meds they do help.

I do have a close friend who also has HSV 2 and she only takes 1000mg of l-lysine and does watch what she eats (doesnt remove anything except cigarettes) She keeps a script on hand in case she feels any symptoms of a breakout and will take a 3 day when she feels it and hasn’t had another OB since her first in May. Stress can definitely do it though. I think I honestly had it for a few years and my first OB happened because of my lack of sleep, diet, and stress (I also had a missed period) idk. Its all confusing. My OB seems mild compared to what I’ve read about and my Dr told me it didn’t look like it was. More of a welt than sore and is almost cleared up (no pain when I wipe 🤦🏼‍♀️)

Its not a stinging but more of a tingle. Ive been on AV for 3 days though. So idk if its from that. 🤷🏼‍♀️

@Freakingoutbad I’ve heard that taking the daily suppression can affect your natural immune system and I would prefer not to do that. Plus it suppresses everything and you dont get to understand your body and its natural rhythm when you are going to have an outbreak.

Im trying to figure out which is the better route. Will taking l-lysine supplements and watching my diet (which is already pretty healthy and blanced) be a better option than daily suppressants? Im leaning towards the supplements and having the AV script on hand for when I feel I might have an outbreak. Would love to hear others thoughts on it.

@ScaredGirl89 im on AV no for 10 days. Going to a primary to get a script but Im going to start taking l-lysine to help. Ill have to check that sheet out though! Thank you!!

@ScaredGirl89 Thanks. I’ll be doing very extensive research on it before bringing it up. Luckily I have some time before we will be intimate. Im just so afraid of his reaction. I dont think he would be judgemental but I worry about everything!! I just feel so alone. Im glad I found this community.

I would love an H support buddy. Female preferred and have been living with this for a while. Having a tough time coming to terms. Doesn't have to be close but Im open to a local. I'm in the greater Philly, PA area. Feel free to message me.

I just found out I have HSV2 and I had very light symptoms (yeast infection/contact dermatitis like) I broke up with my long term boyfriend end of April and we have been discussing starting over. I has unprotected sex with an ex in between the time we broke up and my diagnosis and I know I should have made sure we were both tested before but I figured he would still be clean. I'm so afraid of having the talk with my long term boyfriend that I want so desperately to get back together with. Anyone else have this situation arise? I feel so ashamed