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Day 4 first herpes outbreak :/


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I thought I had a yeast infection, used monistat. Started using the cream and broke out so bad. Went to the doctor he says herpes :( won't know 100% until Tuesday but I'm pretty convinced. Anyway he got me started on aclyveir and I'm on day 3 of that with NOT MUCH RELIEF. I feel like it's just spreading more. I've done a couple things I've seen on here, cornstarch seems to be the only itch relief. I FEEL LIKE IM DYING. Ugh sorry for the dramatics lol. Anyway I'm in my early 20s && hAve read mixed reviews on whether marijuana use helps or makes the virus worse... Any info? Also how do I know when && if my OB is clearing? I have 30+ blisters :( my doctor is convinced I need more help coping with the emotional aspect && while I am deeply shaken by this the pain and sight if it is way worse.

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I had an extremely painful and long first OB as well. Everyone is different however what you have described sounds very familiar. I don't think there's any medical evidence to support or deny the effects of marijuana on herpes. My most painful period of the OB was when the blisters opened it was excruciating... I was in bed for 2 days. on the bright side thats a sign that the blisters will soon begin to heal! Keep that area dry and clean, wear baggy clothes so as not to irritate the area even more. My doctor prescribed me a numbing gel, which I never ended up using because I couldn't make it to the pharmacy, but I have heard that it can be helpful. It will clear up! Sleep and take care of yourself! I'm so sorry that you are in so much pain! Know that everyone on this site is here for you!

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@Chelmara9

 

First - Welcome! Glad you found us.

 

First thought - CALL your Dr and see if they can call in a script to a pharmacy where you are at for the cream. It should be easy enough to do.

 

Second... BREATHE! There are lots of things you can be doing to help the situation. The first is to try to calm down and reduce your stress because herpes LOVES Stress! (That may be why some people *might* find relief with Pot - because it reduces their anxiety levels). There are TONS of people on here who will help you through this.

 

My observation on here is that many people ignore the initial symptoms of their first OB for so long that the anti-virals can't do as much because the virus has already got the upper hand... so while they may help a bit, your system is so compromised at the time that it just has to run it's course and you may even get one or two more bad OB's until your system gets it under control. Most people find that within a few months things chill out and over time you may have 3-4 milder OB's a year (milder often because you will get to know your symptoms and become pro-active in treating it).

 

@pepper90 was right about baggy clothes - try wearing a dress and cotton underwear (or none at all when you are alone) or sweatpants and no underwear. Sleep with nothing on or very loose clothing. Getting air to the area help a LOT in getting it to dry out and go away. Also, get Epsom Salts, sit in a warm bath and drop about 3-4 handfuls between your legs so it's concentrated there - it will help to dry it out. Some people find L-lysine (100mg/day) helps them alot. There are lots of other conversations on here (I'll post a few links) about how to find relief.

 

And yes - if you are really freaking out, get to a therapist if you can.... but you may find that being on here will help you to realize that you are FAR from alone and you WILL get through this... take it from a 35 year veteran ;)

 

(((HUGS)))

 

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-treatment/#more-2122

 

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1802/going-the-natural-route

 

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1624/herpes-medication-genital-hsv-1-how-to-keep-herpes-outbreaks-clean-dry#Item_22 My discussion amonium Alum)

 

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1496/bathroom-time-

 

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2576/i-need-personal-storieshelpadvice-from-women-on-the-itching

 

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Thanks, my pharmacy only had 1000 and 500 mg so I got the 500 lol. And yes as far as counseling I thought if need some but the more I read the less I want to blame and yell and feel doomed and the more I feel like I can handle it. This forum is VERY supportive! Thank u again

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