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[marju116]

Hi, I have been experiencing symptoms for about 6 weeks now and I just got the confirmation. I tested positive for HSV-1 but negative for HSV-2. which is weird because it is located in my genital area. what I'm most worried about is the tingling feeling and pins and needle feeling I feel all over my face. Is this normal? I feel like I have nerve damage or something and i get worried my face will never feel the same!! Any advice? Will I eventually not feel the tingly feelings? Thanks!!

[janedoe]

Yeah, those tingly feelings will eventually go away. Those sensations are your body's way of reacting the virus. You can try taking vitamin b. It helped me a lot.

[marju116]

Thanks, janedoe. That makes me feel better. I have vitamin B3 and B6 here at my house. Which one do you take for your nerves?

[marju116]

janedoe, did you have tingly feelings in your face too? were you hsv-1 or 2 positive?

 

[janedoe]

During my initial outbreak, I had those sensations all over my face and my hands. I am taking Vitamin B complex. It has B6 and B12 in it and bunch of other Bs :) it also helped with my focus and memory.

[janedoe]

I have hsv 2, taking acyclovir daily. I didn't have any more OBs except the first one but when I get stressed the skin on my OB site starts to tingle and crawl.

[marju116]

How long did your initial last? This has been going on for 6 weeks and the tingly feelings for 3 weeks. I'm eating well and high lysine diet. I have not received meds as I just got the confirm over answering machine Friday night at 7:00 pm.

[janedoe]

Well, when the blisters were forming I immediately noticed them. I was so worried abt herpes before all of this so when I had any weird sensations down there, I always checked. Next day, I went to PP and nurse practitioner told me the lesions looked herpetic so I started treatment right away. Lesions dissappeared in aweek but those sensations continued for appr. 10 days. Antivirals helped me a lot. Maybe you should talk to your Dr abt taking antivirals.