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I'm currently going through my first ob and the itching is unbearable. I literally woke myself up by scratching in my sleep, which I realize is only going to make things worse. I'm trying to use baking soda but I'm not sure if I'm using it correctly. Should I apply it after I shower and let it sit? During the shower and rise off? Also, has anyone had any luck with 3% propolis ointment such as herstat or cold-sore fx? What about Aloe Vera cream? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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Thanks for the responses, I really appreciate it. I'm going to wait until I feel more comfortable to tell anyone the news, hopefully within the next few days. I think I'll be doing a favor for myself and my friend.

Hey everyone. I've seen a lot of different info on what type of bread is best to eat with HSV. I've read to avoid wheat and oat but 100% whole wheat is okay, is this true? What type of bread has the least amount of arginine? Also, I'm a big fan of rice and pasta.. any suggestions for those? Another thing, I occasionally smoke marijuana... I'm definitely not a pot head but I do it to relax probably 3 nights a week. Will this have any effect on herpes outbreaks? And when it comes to drinking, how much would be considered excess to the point of causing an outbreak? I usually drink 2 nights a week. Thanks!

Hey everyone, I just found out two days ago that I have HSV (not sure if it's 1 or 2 yet - still waiting on results)... I met this girl overseas during spring break and had protected sex all but one time and this happens. I'm upset about it but overall I think I'm taking it pretty well considering it's been less than a week. I'm learning to forgive myself and to not blame her considering sex is always risky. I wouldn't say I'm depressed because I know it gets better from here.. but I will say that I'm having a really hard time focusing on things. I love working out and honestly don't mind doing schoolwork because I like my major and consider myself to be a good student. But since my diagnosis I haven't been able to do either. I've tried... but all I can think about is the HSV. I'm falling behind in all of my classes already and have no idea how or when I'll get back on track. During class I have a blank stare and can't absorb anything, and when I try to do homework I give up on it and either do more research on how to prevent HSV ob's or lay down and watch TV to get my mind off of things. I'm not sure what to do about this. Also, you guys are the only people that know about this besides my doctor, which I know is mentally unhealthy. I just don't know if I can trust my friends with this. For the most part they're very judgmental and/or have big mouths (not that they would judge me to my face but I know that they would be thinking "holy shit he has herpes that's gross" even though they know nothing about it). But at the same time it would be nice if one of them knew what I'm going through so that someone has some understanding for my actions. Don't get me wrong I love my friends, I would do anything for them and they would do anything for me... but I'm very scared about this getting out. The last thing I need is judgement from half of the college (I go to a small school). How do you think I should bring this up to a friend? When it comes to family, I think I can talk to either my sister or brother about it. I just think it would be really awkward because they're much older than me and this would be the most serious thing that we've ever talked about considering they're finally beginning to accept me as an adult and not their kid brother.. I just don't know how to start the conversation. My parents are out of the picture because they'll worry too much and probably think that I ruined my life. Maybe I should just forget about telling anyone and see a therapist instead, idk. Sorry if I wrote too much lol, just trying to get everything off of my chest. And thank you to anyone with advice.