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Hi all. I'm new to this forum, but not to HSV. I contracted it about 7 years back from my now ex husband. I live my life to the fullest, and sometimes I forget myself and allow myself to get a little run down or my anxiety disorder sets in and the WHAM! It sucks. It reminds me that I'm not invincible and that I need to take better care of myself! I guess that when I get an outbreak anymore (they're pretty seldom), I look at it more as a warning that I need to chill out and take better care of myself. Guess that's my way of turning this thing into something positive, eh?lol. Anyhow, I'll be eating alot of yogurt, beef, and chicken for the next few days. My doc wasn't in today, so I couldn't get any Valtrex which means that by tommorrow morning, I'll have a full fledged breakout! Grrrrr! In any case, it's not the end of the world (even though it seems like it when I get a breakout). It sucks, but I have the worlds greatest boyfriend who DIDN'T dump me after I told him!lol. I stayed single for a long time because of my 'problem'. I think that emotionally, it hit me more than it did physically. Anyhow, I've rambled too much already. Glad to be here and nice to know that I'm not alone!

Sincerely,

Sue Ell.

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Welcome! As for the outbreaks, have an emergency supply of Valtrex on hand (although I'm sure you've thought about it before).

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Thanks for the idea, hopeseeking...yes, I did already think about this, as a matter of fact, had my Dr. give me a scrip with FIVE refills on it today!lol. Am hoping I don't ever have to use them all! I'll probably lose the bottle again (that's what happened last time) :(. In any case, I'm glad to find this forum and thanks for the response! Sometimes ya just need to vent to folks who understand. I have friends who know what I have, and they listen to me, but they don't know first hand how it feels emotionally so I kinda keep it pretty tame when chatting with them about it. Oh well. chances are a few of them have it and don't even know about it, huh?lol. In any case. Nice to be here and thanks again!

Sue Ell.

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well i use zovirax - usually for coldsores on the face, but i rub in into my weapon when theres a sore on there, clears it up in days.

however, its not tested on gentalia.

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