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I couldn't be more happy for you, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I would not try it. I will add some information I obtained for you from Lexi-Comp which is a website where healthcare providers get drug information. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has alerted consumers that high strength hydrogen peroxide preparations (e.g., 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide) should not be used for any medicinal purpose.Ref These preparations are being promoted on websites illegally for various medicinal purposes (e.g., AIDS, cancer, emphysema, other life-threatening conditions) without any proven clinical value, and such uses are dangerous.Ref Hydrogen peroxide 35% is not approved by the FDA for any purpose.Ref Ingestion of such preparations can cause serious harm or death.Ref Oral ingestion of hydrogen peroxide can result in GI irritation and ulceration.Ref IV administration of hydrogen peroxide can result in inflammation at the injection site, gas embolism, and life-threatening allergic reactions.Ref Concentrated solutions (20–30% or more) of hydrogen peroxide are strongly irritating to skin or mucous membranes and should be handled cautiously. For self-administration, hydrogen peroxide oral topical solution or gel should not be used for longer than 7 days, unless otherwise directed by a clinician. Repeated use of hydrogen peroxide topical solution as a mouthwash or gargle may produce a condition known as “hairy tongue” or may cause irritation of the buccal mucous membrane. I would stick with acyclovir which has a landmark trial that supports it efficacy and it prevents the replication of the virus. Even if O2 was able to kill some virus there arent studies to show in which degree. Much love and good luck on everything :)

Hi! guys thank you for the answers. When I acquired the virus is when it was painful, I guess that was my first outbreak. I haven't experience any discomfort or pain since then, and it was 2 years ago. I thought that if the blisters were on the inside I could still have them and not feel pain or anything. I was wondering how do they determine if you are an asymptomatic patient? and do you think if I wasn't asymptomatic I would know given the fact that is been 2 years? Thank you very much Love :-)

I have never experienced a herpes outbreak, but when I got herpes, sex was really painful. I believe my outbreak was on the inside but I cannot be 100% sure, because I looked and did not see anything different. That was 2 years ago. Thanks in advance for your comments ;)

Does anyone knows if an antiviral can be used in a herpes-negative partner to prevent replication and transmission of herpes? I was not able to find any information on this, but I know that when people are exposed to HIV they give them antivirals right away to prevent or lower the risk of herpes transmission.

I second everything you just said. This site and the marvelous people here have helped me tremendously in my healing process. I could not be more thankful for all the stories and comments. I, like you was devastated when I found out, and reading through the posts made a huge difference in my perceptions of what having herpes really meant. Thank you Adrial for this incredible idea and everyone else for your support Hugs!!

I'm very sorry for what you are going through right now. I haven't disclose to anyone yet and I was recently diagnosed, however there is someone I'm talking to and haven't said anything yet. I feel it was wrong of him to tell you that were not being ethical, in my case I've been waiting because I want to know if he is worth it and if he deserves to know. Let's say you did not have herpes don't you want to take time to know who he is and if you guys could get anywhere before you trust him with anything? that was not unethical, it is not like you had sex with him and did not give him the chance to decide if he wanted to continue the relationship. That would have been wrong, but to me, you are a very courageous woman who decided to do the right thing. As of how to avoid a reaction like that I do not think there is a magic trick, everyone is different and they will react different. Sometimes we do not understand why things happen the way they do, but what if he reacts like that every time there is a bump on the road, and believe me there will be plenty in this life, Do you want a guy who starts running at the first sight of trouble? I would not want a guy like that not even as a friend, I do not feel he is worth it. He at least should have called you and talk to you about it, even if he feels he can't deal with it. If you believe in God, pray it helps me to cope, and if not meditate and be at peace with the wonderful and honest women you are. Hugs!

Headache is a very common side effect of Valtrex. I agree with all the suggestions above, "try something else". Valtrex is a prodrug that gets converted to acyclovir once is in the body, but even though both of the medications have the same final products, there is a higher incidence of headaches in patients taking valtrex, by10-36%. This could be due to the other metabolites that are created in the conversion of Valacyclovir to acyclovir. If I were you, I would switch to acyclovir. The only set back is that you might need a twice a day dosing to achieve same plasma levels as valtrex. Good luck and I hope you feel better! PharmD student

"When you find yourself cocooned in isolation and despair, and cannot find your way out of the darkness, remember that this is similar to the place where caterpillars go to grow their wings"

The major and more common side effect of Valtrex is headache, but every patient is different and you won't necessarily experience it.

It happened to me too, I called the office and and the woman told me, let me pull your chart, everything is clear, blood work came back all negative. Exactly 3 days later they call me “your herpes results came back positive, everything else is negative” I wanted to kill whoever spoke to me first. Where are the professional ethics and standards to give someone the wrong result either positive or negative? Think before you act, we are not talking about a hair color here. They do not realize the the big deal this can be for a patient, and I love how they try to minimize the situation “It’s only herpes, it could be worse”. We all know that and that does not mean it is OK or that we are going to take the news OK, especially if you are not expecting them. The nurse I spoke to did not even know the type of test they had performed, she told me it is the HSV-2 specific, and I was like yes, I know that, but which brand did you use? All I can tell you is that I am still waiting for her answer. I hope that one-day healthcare professionals will be more compassionate and educated about the services they offer. Hugs and love to everyone!

Thank you very much for all of your responses. I have been reading since Friday, and there is a lot of information available, however it is a lot to take in. As the days are going by, I am starting to feel better. Today is kind of a bad day because I am going to pick up the results and talk to my doctor. @ Henry and WCSDancer2010 I am taking your advice and slowing things down, we will see where the road takes us, if it is meant to be, it will, if not then I guess I will survive with the help of marvelous people like you. @ Victoria thank you for sharing your story with me, it gives me hope that anything can be and I am very open about it with my family they all know and support me. Is there a day in your life in which you guys do not think about it? Thank you again and keep in touch. Much love 

Hello Everyone! I was diagnosed with H-2 last week. I have been a total mess; I think I have gone through all the steps already except acceptance. I went to my Gyc for an annual checkup, I skipped the one pertaining to last year because I was feeling healthy and normal and I had not been involved with anyone for the last 2 years (stupid of me ;( ). I requested a full std's exam including the blood work despite the fact that I never had any symptoms that suggested an infection. I have never experienced an outbreak or anything similar to it. I believe I caught it with my ex-fiancé, I once had very painful symptoms after sex but I thought it was because it was rough and we had not had sex for a while, due to the fact we were living in two different countries at the time. The symptoms went away after a week and I thought it was irritation or a yeast infection. Recently; I started to talk and go out with a guy, and that might have been the reason for which I requested the full std exams. We have not kiss or initiated any sexual contact but I feel we both like each other and it might be coming up soon. This weekend we were supposed to meet up, but I could not see him, I had to make up a lie. I even could not work I have been crying since Friday and pretty much depressed and devastated. I barely talked to him or anyone except my family (which is very supportive and understanding about it). I thought about stopping the talking with him, but at the same time, this upsets me, because I do not feel it is fair. I figured that there has to be a time for healing and acceptance of herpes and I am not sure if it will be beneficial to continue this relationship at this time. In addition; I am attending graduated school right now and I do not know if I can handle all the new feelings, the pressure to date him feeling like this and concentrate in my studies and perform well at the same time. Any word of advice will be very welcomed. Please help!

Hello Everyone! I was recently diagnosed with HSV-2 (this Friday). I never knew I had the virus, I just went in to get a full check up and results came back positive. I can say it has been an awful weekend and I am still battling with all these feelings and emotions. I feel devastated and lost. I would love to meet and start a friendship with some of you. I am in much need of advice and support. I am a female of 27 years old and I have no preference in gender for a (H)Buddy. Thank you in advance for your help and l look forward to meeting you.