Ive just been to see a doctor who immediately said looks like you have herpes, did some swabs and tests. (still currently awaiting the results as to whether it is type 1 or 2) This was on wednesday, however the feeling started last friday the day after i had unprotected sex. (a stupid one night stand mistake) At first it was itching and I thought it was just thursh till it got worse and peeing was almost unbearable I'd cry everytime, walking was more like a waddle for me and the sores just keep appearing. As everyone else is in the same boat can anyone give me tips on how to help make the sores heal faster. im taking aciclovoir tablets 5x a day but wanted to know what has worked for others through personal experience.
Hi Michelle, how awful for you. I got it from someone I loved 23 years ago, & still have it. Currently taking suppressant, which doesn't stop it completely. You need to try to be stress-free (I know - impossible at the moment), & find a close friend you can talk to about it. My first episode was absolutely ghastly - some people have to be hospitalised. Try sitting in a lovely warm, salty bath, this will ease it for you. You also need to tell the guy you had sex with. If he knew he had it, he must not pass it on to any more women. You could sue him!
sorry to hear, it will get better. Till then you have to make sure to dry the area properly even using a blow dryer (on low setting), I have used baking soda which helps dry them out but stinks a little. Wear loose pants in which you already are probably and get onto good immune vitamins to help strengthen it up. But yes make sure you tell the guy so he knows and so he won't hopefully pass it on to anyone else
trying to be stress free is nearly impossible right now, but im trying to do things that just help me relax. I've also read about the warm baths and salt baths, i was just wondering how they help and is normal table salt is ok becuase i dont have epsom salts. and yes ive talked to the guy, he claims he didnt have it or didnt know he has it becuase he's never shown symptoms towards it and so has never been tested. which fair enough i understand. (yet im still really annoyed its been passed onto me) We never really understand STD's until we experience them ourselves i think.
and yes ive been going commando since, trying to air it out. walking around in a both towel the last few days which helps. does the baking soda actually make them heal faster? becuase I just imagine it to be agonizingly painful!
also im at the point, sorry for the gross image, but the blisters are all popping and becoming open sores. is that good? I dont know if ive experienced the worst bit or theres worse to come? and how long does it usually take for it to scab up?
sorry this is like an essay but im freaking out and so much is going through my head i just want it to clear up. Also i have freshers week coming uo in 2 weeks and im just so scared im wont be able to go out or anything. i just want to go back to normal
Ordinary table salt is fine. I don't remember ever scabbing, due to the damp atmosphere down there! Not like a cold sore on the lip, which does scab. Don't wear knickers for as long as possible, chafing is not good!
almost forgot - drinking too much alcohol won't help, it lowers your immune system, & I've found in the past that if I've been out for a bit of a heavy night, I'm likely to have an episode afterwards.
how long did it take for your first outbreak to clear up? and yeah not been drinking any alcohol, just water. and ive also read that the drier it is down there the better it speeds up the process?
I can't remember - it was 23 years ago, but weeks I think. As with any sore, the drier it is, the quicker it dries up & heals. Get some cotton underwear, nylon or anything that rubs may encourage episodes in the future. Thongs are also not a good idea.