Hey all. So, this may jump around a tad to shed some light on my experience with HSV1 on the face so far. I was wondering if anyone else experienced the symptoms like I have and what you may have done for the pain and discomfort.
I was diagnosed by a swab that I have HSV1 under my nose about 5 weeks ago. I have been having outbreaks and severe itching on my face and whole body almost every day from the start of the prognosis. The itches that I know I can not scratch, are killing me!! My first breakout was a tiny cluster of bumps under my nose. Since then it has been a daily series of single-placed bumps and blisters in random regions of the face, but recently I noticed that are spreading down my neck and chest. The original breakout under my nose is still red and slightly raised or it just may be scarring :/ So, on top of all this, hoping that the breakouts would end soon, I am EXTREMELY sore. Like I have just worked out lifting weights, kind of sore, but even my fingers are aching. I'd like to think I'm pretty tough for a chick, but advil is not helping. I thought at first it was because typically, I am an active person and that perhaps I over-exhausted my body--pushing my limits, but the frequency now is just too much.
So, I called my doctors office yesterday and asked the nurse if she could get me something stronger and she asked if I could come in right away?! I couldn't. I had my kids with me. She then explained she wanted me to get checked for shingles and if I couldn't get in today, last minute before they closed, that if I could come in tomorrow. The sense of urgency freaked me out. I'm still confused to what's going on. I arranged an appointment with them for today, but had to cancel : / I had to stay home with my son from school who just got strep throat. There was no way I was dragging my 6-year-old and toddler to the doctor's office while I am being examined all naked like, and to top it off the chick who examines me looks like a super model, lol. Not a great self-esteem booster when you are getting check for diseases.
Has anyone experienced these side effects with HSV1 before?
Any suggestions on pain relief other than Valtrex and OTC pain killers is appreciated!