First outbreak tips..here is what helped me

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I am a 27yo female that was recently diagnosed with genital herpes still unclear of whether hsv1 or hsv2 but strong possibility its hsv1 as thats what my partner of 4 years had unknowingly til i got diagnosed.

 

My first outbreak was the worst. I couldnt walk, sit, stand, and definitely not pee, oh no peeing was the worst, I cried and screamed trying to pee. I had to take off a whole week from work to get by. My blisters were in the worst spots ever on my vagina and even on my buttocks, and I am still going through it but currently healing. Ever since it happened to me, I researched any and everything that would help and bought it too. I'm on acyclovir but was convinced it wasn't working because the symptoms did not clear fast enough and in time had to learn that's how the virus works. I decided I would share what I felt worked for me to others dealing with their first as well. It's a scary thing and if you are going through anything like I did I hope this helps.

 

Gloves and q-tips:

many of the items I used were topical and gloves and q-tips were an easy way to apply to the difficult area with my hands without getting messy. Remember to still wash hands afterwards.

 

Water and Position:

If your blisters are in bad spots that it burns when you pee then make sure you drink lots of water. I know that sounds odd but it burns because of the acid in the pee and the less water in your body the more acid in your urine, which means the more it will burn, So drink lots of water. Also, dont sit normally on the toilet, that allows the stream to run right down to the areas that are affected. Instead bend your torso torwards your knees, almost as if you were feeling nauseous and you had to put your head between your legs. I did this by accident because I was in so much pain and noticed that it actually helps.

 

Apple cider Vinegar:

Many of the forums I read swore by this method and they were right. Dilute apple cider vinegar in water and apply to the area after you pee. It will cool down the area. What I did was have the diluted ACV in a bowl on the sink in my bathroom that when i had to go, I would dab some toilet tissue in it so my toilet tissues were like ACV wipes.

 

Lidocaine:

When you are feeling pain this is a godsend. You can get it at a place like CVS, Walgreens, or Rite Aid. Its usually under a name for anorectal cream. It will numb the area for about 2 hours.

 

Tea Tree Oil:

Its said it has antiviral properties. I like it because it helps with the itching and has a cooling sensation. Dilute it in a carrier oil like almond oil.

 

To go kit:

I made myself a to go kit with all these essential items so that I could manage when I was out in public, which was very helpful.