[I have a REALLY REALLY REALLY stupid question...]

Not too sure on that one. I would still say there is a chance of passing it but if you are not having a break out, you may not be shedding the virus - it's kind of 50/50. Either way, let your partner know whats up and make the decision together. :) I have heard taking 1200 mg of L-Lysine supplements per day can help the virus to shed less which might be a good thing for you to check out!

[Was just diagnosed last Thursday ...]

Thank you @ForgivenessandPeace !! :-)

[Was just diagnosed last Thursday ...]

Oh, yes WCSDancer2010 I am taking famcyclovir! Forgot to mention that. :-)

[Pain Meds]

Naproxen is the same as Aleve? If so I will be kind of annoyed cuz I have a bottle of aleve right here at home and just paid quite a bit for that bottle of naproxen.

[I'm new!]

Hey, I am new too! Just nearing the end (I hope) of my very first outbreak. Glad to meet you!

[H Buddies, unite!]

I would like an online h-buddy and hope to just message through this website if that particular person doesn't mind. I would prefer a female buddy. Thanks. :)

[Pain Meds]

What kind of pain meds do you think work the best for an out break?

[Was just diagnosed last Thursday ...]

I was just diagnosed last Thursday with genital herpes. There was tons of pain and I am still trying many things to help. My symptoms were burning itch, painful urination, swollen lymph nodes in the pelvic area, and flu like symptoms.

 

I want to track this and manage it as well as possible in order to help myself and others with this painful, incurable virus.

Currently I find sitting on a gel ice pack helps with general pain to an extent, along with my prescribed Naproxen and my own Tylenol added in there. I am also taking Famcyclovir for the virus.

 

The pain of going to the bathroom has been so horrible that I have been avoiding it at all costs, but have designated myself to urinating in the shower because it causes the least pain.

 

I found that getting down on all fours in the shower and letting the water run down there as I went was so much easier to stand. There was minimal pain when I did it that way.

 

After showering, I used my hair dryer on it's lowest, coolest setting to assist in drying off my genitals as this is another tip I heard is helpful in drying out the sores. I only did this very briefly so as to ensure I didn't hurt myself. I've heard from numerous sources that this can be helpful.

 

I think now it appears the sores are starting to break and hopefully heal over. I read online that is the next step, so I hope they scab over quickly because peeing in the shower is causing a lot of inconvenience.

 

The pain meds don't really seem to help much unless I take at least two tylenol along side with them. What pain meds do you use and how often do you take them to keep the pain down?

 

Today seems to be the least amount of pain for me.

[a bit confused on lysine]

I will have to add this to my regimen once I have completed my treatment with the famcyclovir. Thanks for sharing!

[Emotional Rollercoaster]

You are not alone. I was also just diagnosed very recently. I am trying to learn more about the virus so I can keep it away as long as possible. It is the most painful experience I have had in my life thus far. *hugs* to you!