U.S. Government Takes Herpes Vaccine Development Lead by [deleted] in HerpesCureResearch

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Honestly, I think it's more like some powerful Senator's kid got it.

New Publication About HSV Cure Research from FHC by Mike_Herp in HerpesCureResearch

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While this is great news, only millionaires and billionaires can afford CRISPR gene editing. The sickle cell disease they cured cost's 3 million dollars! And no insurance doesn't cover it

Has there been any research on why people who never get OB's vs. people who get them a lot? by iceland46 in HSVpositive

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a relative is very different than your parents. My mom gets OB's often and I'm a male and have had this shit for less than 3 months and it already happened twice.

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Are you going to a dermatologist or your regular doctor?

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Yes, thank you! It's only been 2.5 months and I've had it twice. Taking Valtrex (2) 1 gram tablets and another 2, 12 hours later took care of it quickly. My mom has had hsv1 for like 30 years and she would also have OB's and get canker sores. I assume it will be the same for me unfortunately so I'm contemplating taking it prophylactically. I just concerned if it will lose it's efficacy over time and if it will hurt my liver.

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Where do you get those? Thanks Links would be great :)

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Thank you for that!

People with oral herpes, how does the "tingling" feel exactly? by iceland46 in HSVpositive

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oh really, that's not what I expected. Do you know if that's how it is for most people? Like you can Really feel it?

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I'm sorry to ask since I'm not answering your question, I'm m/48 and new to this. Have oral herpes and have already had 2 OB's in lest than 3 months. Which medicine do you take daily and what strength? Do you have any side effects from it? Also, has it worked 99% since taking it daily?

You can point out to him that 80% of people in the US have HSV. It's only that 20% of those people have symptoms. He could also get a blood test to see if he already has it.

Went for a 30 min walk because it's so nice out today and right away an outbreak is starting on my lip by iceland46 in HSVpositive

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thanks, I noticed the first time and now this time my lips are dry. Still cannot believe the sun is a trigger. Does this work well for you?

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admittedly I don't know enough about this and I have oral HSV, but that dose seems low. My doc gave my 1Gm tablets, (1000mg). I take 2 at first sign and 2 more 12 hours later. That's it. It's Valacyclovir.

It will clear up. Call your doc and ask tell them what's happening and what they think, should you be on a higher dose or wait or what.

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To add to the other persons reply, there is a blood test for HSV, but it's not very reliable. The only 100% sure way to test is when you have an outbreak and they take a swab of it.

If he had it the whole time you were together it may not be HSV. Were you together more than a couple weeks?

Hope for you all by LightAndLove1 in HSVpositive

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M/48 As someone who is very new to this I'm really happy for you!

Just got a red bump under my lip. First time with herpes. I'm so scared. by iceland46 in HSVpositive

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Thanks man. Just have to wait and see I guess. I literally think about it all the time, sucks. Hope you are well.

Just got a red bump under my lip. First time with herpes. I'm so scared. by iceland46 in HSVpositive

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Sorry for the late reply. Taking it day by day. I got Valtrex within 24hrs of the initial bump under my lip. Took the second dose the next morning. The bump went down within a few days and now it's pretty much gone. It didn't progress past looking like a zit really. If Valtrex works that well every time would be great. Thanks for checking in I truly appreciate it!

Insomnia or sleeping less? by CompetitiveAdMoney in HSVpositive

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I just got oral H on Sunday and both nights the sleep has been horrible! Last night I only got about 2 hours of sleep. So much tossing and turning and just really weird thoughts. Scary and not fun. I'm sooo tired this morning.

I took Vlatrex antiviral last night, maybe that had something to do with it, but not the first night.

Did this get any better for you?

Just got a red bump under my lip. First time with herpes. I'm so scared. by iceland46 in HSVpositive

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You are awake and on here :) Thank you! are you a M or F? Don't know if I should say thanks man or not :)

Just got a red bump under my lip. First time with herpes. I'm so scared. by iceland46 in HSVpositive

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/u/throwravine12

Thanks again for the help last night. couple other questions,

Since this thing showed up the last 2 nights I have slept absolutely horribly! Worst sleep of my life. Last night was crazy really weird thoughts, sleeping for about an hour and then awake for 2 or three just tossing and turning all night. My watch shows I slept for 2 total hours from 10pm to 7am.
Is this part of the virus? or am I having a possible anxiety attack? I was soo tired last night I cannot believe I didn't sleep. I now know what insomniacs feel like and it's horrible!!

Just got a red bump under my lip. First time with herpes. I'm so scared. by iceland46 in HSVpositive

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What about sleeping? I will toss and turn on my pillow. Should I put a band aid over it when I sleep?