Dealing with Herpes?

silentowl43 said:Look, I dealt with herpes back when I was just a kid, and man, it’s nasty. It doesn't necessarily have to be spread sexually, either. Like, if you have it on your lip and you don't wash your hands after touching it—or whatever—and then you touch yourself down there, it can spread. I guess that's just how it works.🙂 Since it's contagious, you could catch it. But I guess that's probably a slim chance.

It's the same thing... once you catch it, you've basically got it for life. But I guess it's just that it isn't always active.

I don't know... honestly, since that area is so sensitive, I guess I’d just go see a doctor if I were you. Maybe it isn't even herpes.

And maybe she's just being a bit of a Sarah about it, too.

I guess genital herpes and the kind that shows up on your mouth or nose aren't actually the same thing. So, maybe you can't really pass it from your mouth down there, right?🙂))

wiredranger4 said:Genital herpes and the kind that pops up on your lips or nose aren't actually connected, so you can't really pass it from your mouth down there, if you know what I mean...🙂))

Actually, genital herpes and the stuff on your lips or nose are both caused by the exact same Herpes Simplex virus...

As for whether you can spread it or not—I definitely wouldn't go experimenting with that...

All I know is they're treated with the same medication...

electricdriver78 said:So, genital herpes and the stuff you get on your lips or nose... they're both caused by the exact same thing, Herpes Simplex. Just thought I'd mention it.

So, can it actually be passed on or not? I don't know. I'm definitely not looking to go experimenting with this stuff myself.

All I know is they're both using the exact same med to fix it.

I guess they use the same meds to treat shingles too.

You can't really pass herpes from your lips down to your genitals (I have zero clue how or even why that would happen, but my doctor told me so).

Lately, I’ve been getting herpes outbreaks in the exact same spot every four months. The little thing just sets up camp there and flares up whenever there's a temperature change, whether it's a cold snap or a heatwave.
So, quick question for the group: has anyone actually used Acyclovir? Did it actually do anything? I know theoretically it's supposed to fight herpes, but I've never personally tried it...

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Thanks!

Virolex is based on Acyclovir.
For me, just using Virolex cream isn't enough once the herpes starts
breaking out.
In this past year alone, I dealt with Herpes Simplex on my lip 4 or 5 times!!!!!
👎 (I went through a really rough, stressful period and my immune system
just tanked...)
It would be smart to have your doctor write you a prescription for Virolex tablets
so you can start taking them IMMEDIATELY when you feel that slight itch,
tingling, or redness on your lip.
If you happen to be without them (for instance, I've been carrying
Virolex cream and tablets in my purse every single day for months now... what
kind of paranoia 😲 😁 ), then grab some ice, wrap it in a
paper towel or a napkin, and hold it against the burning spot. It’s what they call
'ice therapy,' and it can actually stop it (it works).

You also need to change your diet—eat more fruit every day,
vegetables, take some vitamin and mineral supplements, exercise,
get some fresh air, and try to live healthy.👍

Honestly, I’ve been lucky enough that it hasn't given me any trouble for quite a while now—not that I even need to show up at the doctor's office for it—but I always keep Virolex cream on hand, and it really does the trick.
The last time I used it, I applied it the very second I felt that familiar little stinging sensation on my lip, well before anything was actually visible to the eye, and it managed to stop a breakout in its tracks.

The only thing that actually works for me is Hima pasta. But I can't even find it here in the States, and honestly, everything else is just useless.

A close friend of mine struggled with herpes for ages

I get outbreaks on my lip once in a while myself

I’ve tried using Virolex cream, and later on, just zinc paste to dry it out

It's really important to take B-Complex, and Vitamin C helps boost the immune system too

Calendula tea helps as well

So, I picked up some Virolex, which is just Acyclovir$17.
Damn...
But it actually works.🙂

Kevin White5 said:Alright, here we go. I finally picked up some Virolex—you know, the Acyclovir.$17!!!
God, what a mess...
But it works. It actually works.🙂

Let me offer you some comfort now. 😛 If my memory serves me right—and it usually does, despite how much the world tries to cloud it—you need a prescription to get your hands on Virolex. It’s not exactly something you just grab off the shelf at a CVS like a pack of gum. You’ll need a doctor to sign off on it first.

It works for me too, but only during that initial stage when the herpes is just starting to surface. If I don't catch it right away—before that telltale tingling sensation hits my lip—it’s pretty much useless. It's like trying to put out a forest fire with a water pistol after the trees are already gone. 😢

It works for me too, but honestly, only during that very first stage when the outbreak starts. If I don't "catch" it early enough—right when that tingling sensation hits my lip—it’s pretty much useless...

That’s because viruses eventually build up a resistance to the cream, so it really only does the trick if you apply it at the absolute earliest sign. And please, don't just smear it on with your fingers—use a Q-tip instead. You need to be precise with the application. If you do use your hands, you absolutely HAVE to wash them thoroughly afterward, otherwise, you're just spreading the virus to other spots...

Kevin White5 said:Lately, I’ve been getting an outbreak of herpes in the exact same spot on my lip every four months. It’s like this little thing has moved in permanently—every time there's a sudden change in weather or a temperature shift, it pops up!
So, I wanted to ask you guys, has anyone actually used Acyclovir? Did it actually work for you? I know theoretically it’s supposed to fight herpes, but I’ve never personally tried it...

😕

Thanks!

Is herpes dangerous?
Can it cause jaundice?

frozenrider15 said:Look, if it helps at all, 😛as far as I recall, Virolex requires a prescription.
It works for me too, but strictly during that initial breakout phase. If I don't "catch" it early—right when that tingling starts on my lip—it isn't much help. 😢

That’s why there are Virolex tablets—prescription only, but otherwise they're incredibly
pricey. You have to ask a doctor for a script.
Take one every four hours once the herpes starts
"acting up." It works.🙏
That's just first aid.
For prevention? Boosting immunity, overall balance,
healthy eating, regular exercise, getting some fresh air,
enough vitamins, minerals, hydration...😉

Virolex and some ointment from Washington, D.C. 👍
milina 😁

I just had a sudden realization about something I actually use! (It’s been ages since I dealt with herpes, so it only just crossed my mind now that I can feel one brewing)
Whenever I get that telltale sensation that an outbreak is coming, I start taking half an aspirin every single day. It works as a preventative measure for me. If I catch it during that early stage, it just seems to retreat immediately.
I read about this trick somewhere once, and honestly, it’s solid advice. At least, it works wonders for me.

Virolex, Acyclovir

Ugh, I don't even have a clue, sorry...

Virolex requires a prescription, but if you can't be bothered with that, just go swallow 50 fish instead.

$13, though you can get it with a prescription.
Make sure you take some B-Complex too.