Sarah317

I hope it’s nothing. I’m still finishing up my initial outbreak. I am praying for you ♥️

No one deserves this. You did nothing wrong. It’s so hard to adjust to. This is a good place to vent. Look at the statistics on herpes. You will be astonished at how many have it.

You need to get physical relief so you can get emotional healing. Sounds more Ike a yeast infection. It’s so hard to tell. I had a UTI at the same time and didn’t know it because I was blaming everything on herpes. Don’t be afraid to be your own medical advocate!! Big hugs!

Much love to you as well!

Hello, Everyone. I am a 50 yo female just diagnosed. I’m struggling with the diagnosis and the impending loss of the bf that gave this to me. I’m emotionally exhausted but I’m hopeful that all of this will be for my betterment in the end. Just wish I could fast forward.

That’s great news!!! Hopefully we’re on to something!

Update: took the Valtrex last night before bed. Woke up in a decent mood. Maybe this is the way to handle this medication

Just remember... at least I keep telling myself this... NO ONE deserves this. You are not at fault. It’s a medical condition, that’s all.

Just checking in.. mood has been good today! Completely better than yesterday! My body aches like crazy but I’d rather be level mood wise and hurt a bit longer. I’m at the end of my second week since exposure.

I hope this doesn’t sound corny but meditation has really helped. I do it lying down. I downloaded a guided “self worth” meditation from iTunes. It’s helped with getting stuck in your head.

Absolutely! Can’t be any worse off! So happy I met you here!

Just found this: Because valacyclovir is a prodrug, it's only active in your body for a short period of time after it's taken. On its own, its half-life is approximately 30 minutes. However, once valacyclovir has converted into acyclovir, it has a half-life of 2.5 to 3.3 hours in people with normal renal Taking it at night may be a solution!! I will take mine tonight and see how I do tomorrow. Let it do it’s dirty work while I’m asleep. 😂

That’s a good question! I am going to look up the half life on it.

So very true. I usually take meds/vitamins at 7:30 am. Didn’t take the Valtrex and feel pretty optimistic. I was so incredibly low yesterday. I mean LOW. I will keep you up to date. I’d rather suffer longer with symptoms and feel better emotionally than suffer with both for a shorter period of time.

Well, I suffered from severe postpartum depression and have had bouts here amd there. I am very in tune with where my feelings are and can usually pull myself out of it. But yesterday was the first time in 20 years where I honestly did not feel like I had control. I’ve been able to see the bright side even through this. Today I woke up and I was good again. I’m not taking it today and see how I feel. I will definitely let you know. I read there is up to a 10% chance of this side effect. One of the other drugs doesn’t have this side effect. I will go back and see which one that was.

Anyone have problems with depression taking Valtrex? I can’t tell if it’s just being diagnosed or if I’m having side effects. I was more positive before taking the meds (2 doses in at 1000mg/day). I am prone to depression and anxiety to begin with. Thanks!

Me too. I need someone to talk to.

Amen!! I am here for you! Message away!

@NJRunnerMom YOU ARE BRAVE! I can’t imagine not being able to confront him. I so sorry that we are all going through this alone but we will be strong awesome women! I am originally from NJ BTW. 😃 We will be amazingly stronger for all of this!

I started today with the drugs. He is “digesting” the whole idea. My doc said take them for 10 days to get the misery under control. Then we can go from there. I am so lucky to have the support with my doc. He’s been my OB/GYN for almost 30 years. He’s my daughter’s GYN now. I am going to be ok. I feel that now. Does it suck? Hell yes! But I have the information now to make my life awesome! I have a new appreciation for it now.

Hello All! Just heard back from the doc. HSV-2 positive but negative on the bloodwork. He said this lab data combined with how horrible this outbreak has been indicates I did get it very recently from my bf. Bf got tested today, blood only of course because he’s showing no current symptoms. He’s very proud and I hope that he and I can deal with this together. He will have his result next week. I’m actually relieved to know for sure so I can get to taking better care of me. If bf is along for the ride, great! If not, it will hurt but I will be okay that way too. Everybody hang in there!

Thank you thank you so much!! It helps so very much hearing your advice. I don’t feel so alone in all of this. I will definitely try the lysine. That remedy comes up a lot and I could use any help I can get. I am so happy I found this forum!

Thank you! I so appreciate your experience. It’s very similar to mine. Just trying to figure it all out, if that’s possible.

Does anyone know the likelihood of the first outbreak being in that 2-14 day window? I’m just curious.

And praying for you dear friend!! I’m so sorry!!