Craziness... do you think this is an ob??

[adjusting]

Okay... so, it's started to burn when I pee (that was my first symptom with my initial) and it's on fire down there. My 'entrance' itches like there is no tomorrow. Was thinking maybe it was yeast, and treated last night with Monistat 1... but no real relief. What are anyone's thoughts?? This is so damn frustrating! Am just curious if it's possibly the start of a second outbreak already - i just finished the initial a week and a half ago...

[bluefrog]

Good morning Adjusting.......I am sorry to hear about your discomfort. Answer could very likely be YES. Unfortunately. I had my first OB in April 07, took me a good solid 3 months to start to feel "normal" down there again. Never really did, and had my second OB three weeks ago. I am just starting to feel "okay" down there; let alone what the mental aspects of this virus does to me.

If you are new to this virus; I have read that it could take your body up to year to adjust, and fight this, build antibodies, etc. Up your intake of lysine and other vitamins to help speed up the recovery process.

Hope my response helps, there are many others on this site who have great advice also.

[thiscantbe]

My 2nd OB immediately followed my primary OB so it's definitely possible. Given your symptoms it sounds likely.

The only other thing you might watch out for is that sometimes when you pick up H you might also get out of balance in other ways (bacterial vaginosis, urinary tract infection, etc) ... so just pay attn to your symptoms. The crazy itching makes it sound awfully H like... probably a good idea to start OB treatment ASAP.

[Caliope]

The best immediate thing to help with the burning and the itch is to take a nice warm bath with Aveeno Active Naturals bath powder for poison oak. You may want to do this often. Don't dry off with a towel where it is tender instead maybe air dry or use a hair dryer on low. I also like to take baths with epsom salts. Another helpful remedy is Domeboro - it is a powder you mix with water and apply with a clean cloth to the sores to help them dry and heal.

Secondly, get to drinking lots of nice fresh water so you can flush your system. Don't go overboard of course but it isn't unusual to drink 5-6 16 oz bottles a day.

Do not use any creams with hydrocortisone. Instead you can try some talcum powder (non perfumed) and dust the area and/or some Summer's Eve anti-itch gel. You want to keep the affected area clean and dry.

Wear some nice comfy cotton panties and otherwise loose garments.

Your dr can prescribe antiviral medication which help to stop and heal up the outbreak and keep new ones away.