Herpes Questions (Page 2)

Asking for any input about using valacyclovir for the first time a week into a breakout?

I had a genital herpes-like outbreak with lesions 25 years ago. The test came back false-positive. My GYN told me it meant negative and did not treat me. I haven’t had what I think is a breakout with lesions until a week ago. I cannot get any testing done as I have no lesions. I’ve... read more

Will taking macrobid for a uti effect a genital herpes breakout?

Chances of passing herpes during outbreak unprotected sex?

I've had herpes for about 4 years, no suppressive medication. I've only had 2 outbreaks and one more recently. I noticed the OB about 8 days ago. It was pretty much cleared up, probably not fully healed. I understand the process of shedding, I'm just wondering if anyone has... read more

Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Are there remedies for ocular herpes and if so what are they?

I contracted the herpes virus from my girlfriend and started breaking out in mouth sores. In recent months I notice that my vision has been further impaired (I have bad eyesight) and I’m wondering if I am also suffering from ocular herpes. Signs and symptoms that have lead me down this... read more

I have genital herpes and I had a flare up on my eyelid in 2015. I think it is happening again?

I found my valacyclovir 500 mg tab, but the expiration date is 1/27/22. Can I still take them before my flare up gets really bad? Is there any type of pain cream or antibiotic cream I can use?