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Thank You @stillmebutwiser, @chikitta13 and @WCSDancer2010 for all the help and your responses. Especially the links!

@jessikarabbit89 I just wrote about this in my querry as well. How is it working out?? I'm 4 days into my first OB and for those that say just get out there.. it is impossible! Im a touch chic.. I barely cried when I broke my ankle.. but F this pain. I tear up involuntarily, feels like my skin is being ripped off. I am so concerned about the work aspect right now primarily because I have no idea what to expect. Would love to hear an update and hope things have cleared up by now!

I am a 29 year old female and was diagnosed 4 days ago. I had very mild symptoms to start off with and was confused by a lot of what the doctor was describing.. thinking to myself, what is he talking about?? It's uncomfortable but it's just some bumps. I was prescribed acyclovir and figured my symptoms would start to improve and then I would start figuring out how to live with this. Needless to say I have not been prepared for the progression of symptoms. I would have appreciated a bit more thorough walk through! It seems from a lot of what I read on here, people don't get many answers until they are able to connect with others dealing with this.. How can that be?! Anyway.. on to my questions. Is it normal for most people to be out of work for days?? I commute a long way on a train and bend and move all day. I literally could barely make it home the other day and have only left bed to use the bathroom. I'm now home for 3 days but even then I don't know I'll be improved enough. How do I know if the medication is helping?? I've read so much that the first outbreak can last 2 weeks + but don't know how to tell if things are progressing or improving. I've of course read to let the area get air as much as possible but my OB is between my bum cheeks so I'm worried there isn't enough circulation. I try to lay in ways to give as much air as possible but it's anatomically difficult! Lastly, I am so inflamed and raw I have a very difficult time washing. Bought a syringe to try flushing so I don't have to touch the area. Does anyone else have experience with this?? Any responses are greatly appreciated. Reading through the various discussions have already helped me tremendously! It really does give hope during this bleak time.