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Hi @mr_hopp - sorry to bother you again! I've been doing a lot of reading the past couple of days, and was wondering about trigger foods. Obviously, if I'm having a flareup, it's best to avoid these foods, but if I'm taking the suppressive medication and not having an outbreak, do I have to remove these entirely? I'm not a big drinker, but occasionally like to have some alcohol! Also, I'm vegetarian so soybeans and nuts are super important to my diet. Can I still have these foods in more moderation when not having a flareup, or would it be best to avoid them altogether regardless of whether I'm having an outbreak or not? Also, I think that my medication is starting to work! I came home from university to spend some time with my family, and am in significantly less pain and really starting to feel more like myself again. Thank you for having such an incredible support system in place for people who are trying to figure this whole thing out. ❤️

Thank you @iwanthope that's really comforting

@mr_hopp I have a question about Acyclovir. I started it yesterday around lunch, and today I have noticed that the symptoms seem worse. This is my first outbreak so I'm not sure how it works... Can my symptoms get worse before they get better when starting the 10-day Acyclovir treatment?

@mr_hopp Will I ever feel like myself again?

Hi all, 21 year old woman diagnosed with HSV-1 yesterday. I'm having a really hard time coming to terms with this diagnosis and could use someone to talk to.

@mr_hopp Please help

Hi all, yesterday I found out that I have HSV-1 genital. I got it from my partner of two years who got a cold sore the day after we last had sex. I'm absolutely devastated, but I'm mostly scared. I feel like my entire life has changed. My partner and parents are both very supportive and have been trying to make me feel better, but I'm in the midst of my first outbreak which is causing a lot of pain so it's hard to see the other side of it. My parents hate my partner now, even though it was a total major accident, but I'm also having a hard time trying to understand how this will affect my relationship with him. I'm scared of what it means for our future and I'm scared that I'm going to resent him. He's my first-ever partner, and I feel angry that my first sexual partner has given this to me. I feel gross. I'm in pain. I can't stop crying. I'm a university student in my last semester and have missed two days of classes and know I need to get back on track, but I can't deal with the pain, crying, and shame. I was given Acyclovir for ten days, three times a day. When does it start to work? How can I feel normal again? Can I start suppressive therapy right after this treatment or do I have to wait for another outbreak. I'm so scared. Terrified. Please help.