Question:
Hi everyone,

I'm new here and I'm very new to having HSV. I don't even have a positive test yet, but my doctor is certain it's herpes. I just thought I had a really bad yeast infection, but now I have pimple sized bumps and I'm in excruciating pain. The Zovirax is really helping, but I still hurt and now I'm on Valtrex 500mg. Have others of you felt this excruciating pain with outbreaks? Will all my outbreaks be this painful? :confused:

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unfortunately, my pain was worse once the intial ob began to clear. flu like symptoms, muscle spasms, back pain, itchy, felt like my pelvic bone was actually broken, it hurt to sit on the toilet....anyway, i am not on any prescription meds but take the recommended daily doses of lysine, vit c, b complex, zinc, olive leaf, green tea. things are looking up, the pain has subsided and i am looking forward to feeling "normal" again real soon.

chin up, it will and does get better OH YEAH, take ibuprofen or tylenol too, that helps alot

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So when you get an outbreak, how long does it usually last?

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My first ob was in march, and it was really painfull, and lasted 3 weeks, but felt drained for a while after, my 2nd was in June and was really minor, lasted about 4 days, still felt drained and flu like symptoms but nothing as bad as the first time.

We are all different,but if they carry on like my 2nd i just saw it as an incovienience, and went to bed early and rested when i could.


Hope you are feeling better soon

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You should start feeling better soon. When I was diagnosed I was in an extreme amount of pain...full body involvment (fever, chills, painful urination, pelvic pain, you name it). When I was finally properly diagnosed and given Valtrex I was feeling much better (not 100% by any means) within 24 hours. I'm not sure on your dosage though...I was taking 1 gram twice daily. 500mg seems off if this is your first outbreak.

Try to get as much rest as you can, I know it's tricky with the holiday weekend upon us. Keep the "girls" as dry as you can (go commando if possible). Advil/Tylenol for the pain should help...and if you're getting desperate try Dermoplast (in the blue can). It helped me loads and didn't sting!

Let us know if you need anything else. It'll get better.;)

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Thank you guys so much!

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I feel your pain! I learned this week I had Herpes when I thought I had a really bad yeast infection and then discovered sores down there. Urinating is excruciating. I want to cry every time I do. I started Valtrex 3 days ago and haven't had much relief. I'm praying that future outbreaks are never this bad, I don't know how to live with it if they are. I'm glad people on this site are encouraging and positive, I am also having a really hard time with this.

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I as well am in excruciating pain ... I can barely walk. I am on valtrex but i need something for the pain. I don't even know if i can go out in public to get anything for the pain ... any suggestions?

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Tanni and Violet you sound just like me. Fortunately the vulvar pain is gone, but now I'm having issues with my legs. They are so freaking sore and the skin is even sore to touch. I feel like I've been beaten with a hammer. This thing reallys sucks.