Anybody have good outcomes from suppressive therapy?
Extremely successful for me. I've virtually not had an issue in 10 years since my initial diagnosis.
That's awesome! I heard it reduces the risk of giving it to someone by alot?
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What exactly is suppressive therapy ?
Hi.
Suppressive therapy is when you start taking oral medication such as Valtex or Acyclovir. Taken as prescribed you'll virtually never have an issue. I haven't had an issue basically for 10 years.
So you take one pill everyday to prevent OB and lowering the risk of passing it to someone?
If you have an outbreak take 3 on day one. Morning, Noon, Before bed. Then 1 every morning for 5 days. You'll be clear by then. I have 10 years experience lol
Now, if your dr has you taking one a day regardless then do the above but continue one a day everyday after the 3 you take on day 1
my dr hasnt put me on suppresive medication yet. but this is my 3rd OB in 4 months since i got diagnosed so i am wondering if i should get a daily dose.
right now i have valacyclovir to take twice a day for 3 days when i get an OB... i dont really know what to do and whats best. i just know i want to get as few as possible lol
My doctor has me taking acyclovir 400mg twice a day. That ok?
Perfect! You'll feel better in no time
Over time does it help with transmission?
Do you know anything about transmission with condoms and being on suppressive therapy?? Just worried about having sex
If you do both and avoid outbreaks, the risk is very low. Which type do you have?
Hsv2 is what the doc said
Type 2 is more infectious, but the risks are greatly reduced if you do all of the above. The first few months to a year are even more infectious, according to studies, so be extra careful if you engage in sex with a negative partner, especially during the first 4 months.
The first four months after an outbreak?
After your very first outbreak. New infections are more infectious.
Even taking antivirals every day?
That would obviously help, but the transmission risk figures would likely be higher than what was reported by the study, as that only looked at established, monogamous discordant couples, not discordant couples where the infected partner had new infection.