HSV 2 back to back outbreaks

[Sadie1994]

I had my first outbreak 4 months ago and since then I have been having back to back outbreaks! My Outbreak would heal and then I would be fine for 2 days before I would start getting symptoms of on coming outbreak then I’m back to square one. It’s been 4 months and things are not getting better, I’m not able to have sex with my partner for the last 4 months. My first outbreak started just before I got into a new relationship! I’m currently taking supplement to boost my immune system! I don’t want to take antiviral, I wanted my body to come to grips with virus. However, it’s been 4 months and I’m losing hope! I would appreciate any advice. 

[Lvsandy]

no advice but to take the medication. i was outbreak free until I started seeing someone now its back to back. I am thinking its the stress of talking to this person and thinking of just ending it and see if it helps. best of luck to you

[Sadie1994]

How long have you had Herpes for? And do you take medication?

[Elle27]

Hi Sadie, I’m in the same spot. I got diagnosed 3 months ago and had back to back outbreaks, it would heal and then two days later I had new sores. I tried all of the natural supplements but gave into taking medications. I took Acyclovir 5x/day at 400 mg for 30 days but just switched to Valacyclovir 1 Gram per day for regular maintainence or 2 grams per day during outbreaks. I had one outbreak while on acyclovir- no sores but extreme itchiness and burning, swelling of my vulva, but went away after a week. My plan is to take  Valacyclovir for a year and then see where I am at.