1st outbreak after three years..

[WhataChick]

Hi there! So about three years ago I had an OB that consisted of two sores that went away after a couple weeks, when I got the one swabbed tests came back negative-I don't believe she 'swabbed ' correctly- anyways it went away and I have heard from the problem since. Three years later I am taking a shower and find one blister, few days prior I had a sore throat and some pain in my cervix. This OB is way less severe than the 1st but still would like to have it over with as soon as possible, the blister hasn't popped yet- should I pop it? Will that make it go through the cycle quicker? What are some natural remedies to aid during OB as well? Thanks!

[justanothersufferer]

I've heard popping it is not a good idea. People try lysine, personally I don't think it helps. Maybe just to counter the amount of arginine but others suggest it does help them. I'll let others comment as I've only had luck with anti virals so far.

[VVK]

Popping it will expose more skin to active virus, which may lead to additional sores. Where's the blister? If you have some oregano oil or tea tree oil, you could try applying some to the blister (gently, without pressure so as to avoid popping it) with a Q-tip. Otherwise, you could try taking some lysine and decreasing your intake of sweets and carbs for a few days. If you're able to fast (water only) for a day or two, that's probably best as this stops the viral activity in its tracks. If you can't fast, then try doing bacon and eggs all day - no bread or potatoes or any other kind of carbs.

[WhataChick]

Popping it will expose more skin to active virus, which may lead to additional sores. Where's the blister? If you have some oregano oil or tea tree oil, you could try applying some to the blister (gently, without pressure so as to avoid popping it) with a Q-tip. Otherwise, you could try taking some lysine and decreasing your intake of sweets and carbs for a few days. If you're able to fast (water only) for a day or two, that's probably best as this stops the viral activity in its tracks. If you can't fast, then try doing bacon and eggs all day - no bread or potatoes or any other kind of carbs.

Well I had started with two, and with all natural things like lysine, baking soda,coconut oil etc they had both pretty much gone away, I had one night of heavy drinking and three new ones appeared so I have been orally taking oil of oregano, and using the other stuff and got it back down to one. I fasted all day yesterday. So I am very scared of reactivating it again, I should just eat protein rich foods?

[VVK]

Fat and protein are both fine. Things like eggs, bacon, steak, etc. just keep the carbs to a minimum.