Hi, how are you ? My name is Stephanie Miskowicz Lhila. I am Herpes 1and 2 Postieve. My medications I take are Antiviral Active ingredient VALACYCLOVIR Oral Common Brand names Valtrex. I take 500mg daily. I also have serizuers. I am a high risk patient. I had this month 2recurring out breaks with sores and blisters. In the labia area . After my second outbreak I started stuffering from herpes prodome of my back. An had this for almost 2weeks on my left side . Honesty very painful yes . I just restarted this antiviral meds. I was wondering how long does this stage last . An will this symptom lead me into a HIV out doormat .