It's official that I have herpes! Almost.

I went to the doc yesterday and got myself swabbed. She said she officially can't make a diagnosis without pathology, but "it looks like herpes and I'm convinced enough based on visual examination to go ahead and start you on medication.".

Fabulous.

I told her I haven't had much discomfort and asked if that was a good sign that future outbreaks will be mild. She said, "You haven't had discomfort because you caught it early and nothing has formed into an ulcer. It is likely to be mild IF you continue to treat your outbreaks early." So basically, who the hell knows what this shit is capable of turning into if we leave it alone... LOL

So I started meds yesterday. I'm two doses in and today I'm feeling worse... Wondering if that is normal... ??

Well, I have to say, it's obvious she doesn't know the reality - some people just don't have "bad" outbreaks. Some have horrid outbreaks. Some break out once and never again. And some NEVER break out ever. And there is no rhyme or reason to it.

So how to you define "worse"? More blisters? Nausea? More OB?

It seems some get nausea with Valtrex. If it continues, ask to be switched to Acyclovir or Famciclovir... some people seem to deal with them better...

At least you will know when the swab comes back which one you have and then you can deal with it. It gives you *some* control back to know what you are dealing with and that always helps...

(((HUGS)))

I'm okay as long as I don't have pain and discomfort bad enough to keep me from running. Not there yet. Not even close. Long run today! And do I need it after the week I've had! :)

Worse - Up until now I've had the blisters with no real symptoms other than mild discomfort in one small area. Today it feels like every area touched by natural moisture is razor burned. And I haven't shaved since I noticed the bumps so it is not razor burn.

I'm sure it is the hsv. My mouth felt like I had burned it with a hot drink for days. I had tiny little blisters, but also areas that just got really red and inflamed and those were the areas that felt burned. So I must have that going on down below now.

Hmmm - regarding the mouth, if it's inside, it likely isn't herpes. Maybe thrush?? Or canker sores. Herpes usually only resides in the outer part of the mouth - unless its HSV2... can you get them swabbed today?

Tbt,

when I took the meds, i got worse as well. i became more irriated, more redness, more swelling, no pain or everything and felt very, very sick; naussua, dizziness, extreme fatigue, feverish, very weak, and "flu like" . I only felt like that when i took the meds!!

Hope this helps!!!

Aimee

It would have to be hsv-2. I have clusters of tiny little blisters inside my mouth. Nothing outside. They only last an hour or two before they start healing and another group crops up elsewhere. Right now I have them inside my bottom lip and under my tongue. :/

They swabbed my mouth yesterday. So I will know for sure in a few days.

Ok - it could well be canker sores... which can be a real pain and a nuisance ... I have a small canker sore in my mouth right now. Haven't had one for years :(

I've had canker sores before. This isn't similar.

I mean, it doesn't feel the same. But hopefully...

:( (((HUGS)))

I'll be puttin gout good vibes for you

Thank you. This has been so messed up!

I ran over a half marathon yesterday. I tripped on mile 3 and scraped myself up bad. I told the guy that gave me this, "Ok, so, for future reference... During an outbreak, throw yourself with plenty of bare skin down a hill moving at least at an 8:30 pace. Suddenly your crotch is your most comfortable body part. LOL"

Ah - maybe that was the universe trying to show you a little perspective...LOL