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I think the risk is that although hives are a bit itchy and a nuisance, you can’t predict allergy. It could be hives one day but anaphylactic shock the next 😞

Hey everyone, I have HSV1 genitally. I either caught or transferred this from my lip last year. Orally my outbreaks are very rare and subtle, barely lasting a few hours or a day, at most. Two-thirds of the planet carry some form of HSV; given the prominence of HSV1, when asymptomatic I’ve never had any discussion in advance around kissing or oral sex. There seems to be a different culture with HSV1 genitally, though. Are others really likely to get it genitally too if I’m asymptomatic? Is it best practice to warn them in advance?

Hello everyone, I caught HSV1 on my booty last year, and I’m sure we can all agree, it surely sucks. My friends reassured me that it’s very common and there’s a quick fix to prevent break-outs. The drug they suggested was acyclovir. I tried this and it worked a treat. Unfortunately I realised it was doing something else to me; I was breaking out in hives, a sure sign of allergy. I’ve discussed this with a doctor in hope of an alternative, but they’ve stated that I will just have to grin and bear any future breakouts without medication. Surely there must be alternatives? If you’re allergic/sensitive to acyclovir, what medications do you opt for?