Hi everyone,
So I was diagnosed with HSV-1 of the genitals around a year ago. I had my initial outbreak which was AWFUL and have had 1 semi big one since then. I am currently on vacation visiting my boyfriend and out of nowhere I am having an outbreak. It started about 3 days ago. I was extremely itchy, wearing pants was uncomfortable and my labia was in pain due to swelling. Over the next day and a half it got itchier and more painful but I never noticed any visible blisters. Now it is Monday and the swelling has gone down about 85 percent and the pain/itch is minimal. I do see raw red skin and what looks like a little bit of pus. I still have not seen any blisters. Has anyone ever had an OB like this? Could the blisters have been so small that I didn't even notice them and now it is in the ulcer/healing phase? I started taking valtrex two times a day as soon as I started itching. Where I am on vacation I have absolutely no cell service so I cannot call my doctor. Any advice/info would be greatly appreciated!