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Does anyone have constant rashes because of herpes? My skin becomes bright red on my bottom about once a month. Very irritating!

I'm thinking aloe. I just started getting the redness again in the same area and it feels like it flares up. I talked to someone on medhelp and she's denying its herpes. Well, I beg to differ because once a month I get outbreaks and each time, it flares up ALWAYS on the same spot. So, I am trying aloe for a while and see if it helps. Glad to know I'm not the only one

Hey everyone, I've been busy with life since my diagnosis in November when I first became a member here. Since then, I had to go on therapy and the outbreaks are about once a month now. My only problem, I've been getting are red marks on both sides of my bottom by the underwear line before outbreaks...but I've also noticed how this redness just stays on my skin now. I'm wondering if its from herpes or maybe I'm sitting on the floor too long while I'm on my laptop. Yet, it flares up right when I get an outbreak. I never had this problem before I was tested in November. It doesn't hurt, but annoys me because I want flawless skin instead of red marks on me. Anyone else having this problem?

Hi, yesterday was the itching and today everything is back to normal. I took Valtrex right when I felt the sore in the shower. Thanks! :)

Any ideas to stop the itching of HSV-2? (On third outbreak ... going on therapy cause this is the 3rd one in less than 2 months. CRAZY!)

aww I had a relationship with a guy with genital herpes before. We never had sex and only communicated. I think learning about herpes opened my eyes with this ex during the relationship and it took time to accepting of it after a year. I never did sleep with him because we didn't get to it. Then out of the blue I had hsv2 and I think my current partner gave it to me. Never got any phone calls from any ex partners about them having it. I hope things workout with you.

I believe I got the virus recently because the math doesn't add up to me. I wasn't with anyone for 4 years until this current boyfriend. I don't think he's ever done a blood test for it and has never had any symptoms of the virus... YET I'm getting everything a month after being with him. I don't bring this up with him cause he's accepting in every way, yet I feel annoyed by how I think I got it from him. Maybe I'm wrong. But I was also never told it was recent by the clinic either. I saw the results and it only said positive and I never saw any levels for the test. But in any case, I wish you the best of luck and we're all in this together.

How can a doctor tell its a new exposure? I don't get it

After the last guy I dated, PP said they would give me a blood test. The test is about $100. They can only do a culture for a sore, but they do have blood tests for patients. Go to another PP location!

You'll get through it! I use a new razor every time, since being positive for hsv2. As with towels, I use the towel 2 times and put a new one in the bathroom. I wouldn't let my niece use my towel even though I know she can't get it that way. I just feel safe that way. :)

I have state medical insurance cause I work part-time. This place has their own pharmacy. All medication for me is free. Once I get a full-time job, I won't be able to have this program anymore and I'll get a PPO... any good insurances out there that you know of? Thanks!

I think its different for everyone. My primary outbreak started with a UTI, which was suppose to not be affiliated with herpes...but I believe it somehow cause my virus to flair up. I had a mild temp. throughout the entire week and was miserable. Now to the second outbreak...lots of itching, redness, and 4 sores...compared to the primary outbreak of 1 sore, UTI, and temp.... I guess the pain was VERY mild for the second outbreak compared to the primary outbreak for sure.

My primary outbreak was no where near my butt....second outbreak it was on my butt...sucks! I heard the outbreaks could be anywhere and it doesn't have to be in the same location. I'll test this theory out! LOL Good luck! And with the dating question, I've been with a boyfriend through this entire primary outbreak. Just be honest with anyone you start dating. Most of the time, people don't even care if you have herpes....of what I seem to notice by asking people.

I started itching while exercising (during my period) and had 4 sores right near the bikini line on my butt and another sore near the vaginal opening. Thanks goodness for medication! I wouldn't be able to go anywhere under that condition of so many on my butt. ahh! I have found the Valtrex helps not have the bump becomes a full blister. I hope this doctor I'm going to see at the end of the month will give me Valtrex. Do the other medications work just as well?

Its been a while since I've been on the forum. To update everyone, I've had 2 outbreaks already with another one on the way (possible outbreak, not sure yet). I have a doctor's appointment to talk about suppressive medication therapy. primary breakout started the end of October with a blister that popped on November 3.... another outbreak on November 23... and today I felt a sensation, but I'm going to wait until I see any bump or discharge that I normally get with the outbreaks. This is annoying! Thanks for all the wonderful comments!

Thanks!:)

I can't answer all your questions because I was diagnosed with HSV-2 on November 12th, but I had the sore maybe a week prior to being tested. It took a while for my sore to form and then the day before testing, I believed the liquid bubble did pop, so I was able to still get the culture done. I believe I broke out because I've been a complete stress ball from work and I had a UTI prior to the out break. The medication didn't work at first, so I was in EXTREME pain and my UTI got worse with symptoms of a temp. etc. I had to get on different medication and that was when the sore developed. I just feel the UTI and the pain I went through created this outbreak. That was extreme stress on my body. Never been so stressed out in my life. I haven't had any sores since I was tested. I was thinking I could get another one because I start my period tomorrow or Thursday and so far, I have no symptoms of a sore. I sometimes do feel the sensation of where the sore was still. But to your question about sex...because my partner probably has the virus and/or he is very aware of the virus and is educated about the virus, he doesn't care if he gets it. Therefore, we had sex about three days after the sore went away. BUT I was told to wait 7 days later if the partner doesn't have the virus. I was fine even having sex with the sore, but we were very very gentle. I didn't know it was a herpe sore at first. I was just very open about the situation and he's been cool with it. Did you not want to have sex because you are still sore?

Is anyone on birth control and have an outbreak too? Usually at which pill do you find yourself having the breakouts (Blue or placebo pills)

I decided to use pads as well. Goodbye tampons! I am starting mid week and I'll see what happens. Let me know about you

The guy I'm talking about is my boyfriend. We've been together since September 2012. My last relationship ended in 2008... I've been with a lot of guys, but had relationships with them and never flings. My ex in 2008 was with a total of 20 women before me. But I knew him from high school and we were together for 3 years before our relationship ended. I also thought maybe he could have infected me, yet I just got the breakout at the end of October (started with the UTI and then the sore). Oh well, I need to stop thinking about it and learn to deal with it. Thanks Shannon!

Hi Shannon, My b/f hasn't been tested yet and I'm not sure if he will. He's already been exposed for months with me, so he doesn't even care at this point. That is up to him, so be it. But how horrible of doctors not wanting to test. :( it is sad! I know planned parenthood does the test, but you have to pay $100 I believe.

Hi, only tell the people you feel comfortable with. For me, I went right to my mother. I knew she wouldn't judge me. She has supported me through my entire first week of knowing about genital herpes. I would like to tell others, yet I just want to live as though I don't have it...so that means that I am not going to be telling anyone else...(my b/f knows and a 2 friends) that's it.

I am 31, almost 32 and just had a primary breakout. I have a new boyfriend and before that, I wasn't with anyone for 4 years. I am certain I must have gotten this virus from my current boyfriend, yet he SWEARS every single person he's been with doesn't have herpes. I would like to believe him, yet you can't just tell who has herpes without a breakout or blood test....I really don't know where I got it myself. In a way, I do get upset thinking that this b/f should have gotten a blood test before being with me regardless. What was he thinking? I don't want to point fingers, but it just really upsets me not knowing who gave it to me. Maybe I had this virus since I was 18? Who knows! :( But I think it's strange how I just happen to get a primary breakout after being with my boyfriend for almost 3 months....fishy fishy.

How are your outbreaks during your cycle? Do you normally have an outbreak during your period? Scared!

Hi domh21, this ex sounds like a jerk to begin with. I know you would like to see if he was the one who infected you, but at this point, he doesn't seem to be giving any answers. If he was clean, I would think he'd be showing you the papers to prove it. Move on girl. I honestly don't know who I got it from. I've been with 7-8 guys in the past with a new guy. He claims he doesn't have it and gave me reasons etc. I think he forgot some chick he dated before me cause he didn't mention her and I'm not going to talk about it...so I'm letting it go. It sucks to feel as though anyone could have given it to me and how I could have infected SO many guys. I honestly don't even know myself to start telling anyone. For now, I believe I got it from this new guy ... who knows. I'm moving on and I hope you do as well. We have other stuff to worry about now, like our next OB LOL :) HUGS!