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struggling with this virus, had it for a year and outbreaks are getting worse

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Hey everyone, I was young and dumb and ended up with herpes. I get outbreaks all over around my mouth and they never seem to stop. I get new outbreaks at a minimum of once a week. I don not have health insurance and am unsure of what type I have but very sure I have hsv. I have tried many remidies such as 800mg of acyclovir two times daily, I also have a topical ointment Novitra. the scars of my outbreaks last for months and it is extremely embarrasing to go anywhere. I just want to hide in my room.

If anyone has helpful advice It would be greatly appreciated. I need to find a remedy that works so I can get back to my normal life.

I have also recently quit smoking weed for a week and it seems that my outbreaks have dramatically increased. Which I thought would have an opposite affect. But at the same time I increased my dosage of acylovir to 1600mg a day

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Abreva works very well for oral outbreaks. But also if your outbreaks are that frequent you might try just changing to a very healthy lifestyle and become a health and exercise nut for awhile, and if it makes a difference, then stay a health nut, which will help prevent all sorts of medical issues.

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I second what Honest said! Although I don't have oral h the same rule applies to both areas. Try your best to rest and eat well and get plenty of exercise. Hopefully you'll notice a change..and your body will surely thank you! Also, have you tired Valtrex? I see you take Acyclovir, maybe a switch might do the trick in combination with your new healthy lifestyle? Good luck!

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Aaronk,

Have you been diagnosed? If not, how did you get the prescription acyclovir? You say you are not sure which type you have but very sure it's HSV, so I was just wondering how you were diagnosed.

I understand what you are going through. I get horrible outbreaks on my face and I too have been struggling with this for over a year. I get them all over my face. At times i think im spreading them myself thru face washing. I have never taken any meds or used any creams as i haven't gone to a doctor about this yet. Long story short - I have a fear of doctors.

Although i can't offer you any advice really, I can tell you that you are not alone in this and how you feel. I don't ever feel like going out. I have acne scars as well as herpes scars/redness. Im a female so I wear makeup to cover it. Not sure of your gender, but if you are a male obviously this is likely not an option for you.

Im currently at a loss and don't know what to do. I know i need to get on medication for this.

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Blue eyes, I understand your phobia about going to the dr, but do you think it would keep you from going to see a dermatologist? To me, that would seem much less traumatic. Aside from getting the diagnosis that you seek, they may also be able to counsel you on ways to care for your skin to help control your obs.

Give it some thought, okay? Maybe ask a good friend to go with you for moral support. At least it would be a step in the right direction.

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