how long does an outbreak typically last?

[my_eggo_is_preggo]

Its been about 2 weeks since the outbreak showed up on my leg ...when it was almost gone more sores showed up right beside them ...my leg has almost healed just scabbed over and now they r popping up on my inner thigh. ..I took the medicine the er gave me about a week ago it was only a 3day supply ..should I try to get more meds?

[whitedaisies]

Maybe dancer could chime in here.

 

But I would say to get to your doctor toget him to give you repeats and for him/her to explain to you the dosage instructions and duration.

 

My opinion is I would get more Meds as they r continuing to pop up

 

Good luck

[ihaveittoo]

Hello,

 

I would return to the doctor. Sounds to me like you should be taking an antiviral suppresivly for a while. Sorry if I spelled that wrong. This phones auto correct was way to aggresive so I turned it off.

[ihaveittoo]

You may also want to pay more attention to what you are eating. You may have a trigger food. Also, if you have been sick with a flu or cold or some kind of other infection beside H your immune system may be taxed. If you've been under stress that can cause prolonged outbreaks.

[willow]

I agree with @whotedaisies and @ihavittoo

Def go back to a doc, explain ur situation.

I read an article someone else posted and it might help with the "trigger foods" if you have any

 

http://regannaturopathic.com/2013/04/the-truth-about-arginine-lysine-and-herpes-simplex-virus/

[WCSDancer2010]

Sorry - this got buried ... I was in a hotel but the reception in the room sucked so I didn't get on much.

 

Yes - I'd get more meds ... I personally keep some on hand and as soon as I feel my prodromes I start taking them ... at this point I can usually take it for about 2 days and it stops it dead in it's tracks.

 

And the food triggers are a definite thing to check into ... and they may change over time depending on your stress levels and hormones...