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It feels like I have been having issues nonstop with ghsv1 (since August). Yeast infection after yeast infection... Will they ever stop?! Why are they even linked? I'm not getting any sores.. Just infections. and paper like cuts from the irritations. 

Starting to feel completely defeated. Between the yeast infections and my period and not feeling right down there... Will I ever be able to have sex again? :(

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It does seem that people with genital HSV experience higher levels of yeast issues. It is not known why and is probably more related to an inherent susceptibility for vaginal issues.

Regardless, the only way to treat yeast is as yeast. Follow your doctor's advice and seek stronger medications to defeat it.

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Sorry to hear you are having the back-to-back infections.  Are you on anti-virals?  I know when I take the valacyclovir every day, it gives me a yeast infection, so I had to stop taking them.  Also, check your tp; Charmin also gives me a yeast infection.  Hope this helps.

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Not taking any antivirals. I take lysine tablets everyday, as well as probiotics and a multivitamin. Unfortunately I'm allergic to diflucin (yeast meds). I haven't changed anything that would cause yeast... Even switched to hypoallergenic detergent. Never had yeast infections until I was diagnosed with herpes this past summer. So frustrating :( thank you for the posts. 

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Not likely, there is usually something causing the imbalance between yeast and bacteria.  Here are some common causes of yeast infections:

antibiotics (they lower the amount of lactobacillus, or good bacteria, in the vagina)

pregnancy

uncontrolled diabetes

weak immune system

poor eating habits, including a lot of sugary foods

hormonal imbalance near your menstrual cycle

stress

lack of sleep

 

Stress is a huge cause for me.

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I wish I could figure out why.. I haven't been doing anything different than I have in the first 26 years of my life. :/ 

I did end up getting one sore pop up during this yeast infection. The yeast and herpes have to linked somehow. I think I caught the last infection with valtrex in time that no sores popped up. 

Thinking about going on suppressive meds and trying to do a preventative yeast treatment for 6 months.

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I had an irritation once where the doctor could not find an infection; not yeast, not bacterial.  She said my PH balance might be off and to try an OTC product called rePHresh.  I used three applications and I felt much better.  It worked for me. Something you might want to consider.  

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Thanks, sheisblue. I researched rephresh and it has many good reviews--the applicator and the probiotic pills. I've been seeing commercials on tv about it and it seems like a great option. Hoping I won't need it! But glad it's there if things don't improve.

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Real talk, 

it sounds like it's not a yeast infection. You mentioned in your post that you have paper cuts. That is not a part of a yeast infection. It's actually one of the symptoms of an OB. When I had my first OB, I had "paper cuts" present, increased discharged, and 2 small blisters. 

If if you still think it's a yeast infection, add 1-2 tbsp do Braggs Apple Cider vinegar with the mother on the label. Add to water and drink it everyday. It's known to neutralize candida. Also, swallow a whole piece of crushed garlic. That will help too. 

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Love to dance,

Each one yeast infection has been diagnosed as yeast. For some reason my skin gets irritated and dry and sticks to my underwear (which causes the small cuts on my labia majora). I've gotten one since my last post and immediately took diflucin and used diaper rash cream in that area.. Yeast went away and no cuts since I kept the cream on. Small personal victory.

Ive started suppressive valtrex so I'm feel hopeful that my health will get back on track.

thanks for the tips everyone!

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Our bodies esp. Women have yeast, bacteria like staph and strep on them at all times. My assumption is that when you contract H that since your immune system now turns to fighting this tenacious/unrelenting virus and can no longer keep your normal flora and/or yeast in check.  Before H your body's immune system wasn't fighting all the time likely like now a bug that "never sleeps" and these other things are allowed to flourish 

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I'm sorry but that is not quite right. There are over 100 viruses inside each human being that our immune system is addressing, not to mention the hundreds more that 'drop in' for a while such as the flu virus. The addition of HSV-1 or HSV-2 does not change the strain on the immune system at all.

Actually HSV-1 and HSV-2 are at the innocuous end of the strain on the immune system. 

Hence there is no different impact whether HSV is present or not. Most bodies are 'fighting' or addressing as i prefer viruses like CMV, HHV6 etc. all the time.

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My doctor has the same theory as guy. Which is why he isn't treating the yeast, but put me on suppressive meds. I hope to believe that Guy is right. My other doctor says yeast can be prodrome of an ob (this is my gyno. Not sure I believe this one).

I'll keep you updated. Hopefully I see progress.

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No progress. Still struggling :( really hope this is a passing phase where my immune system is still fighting to get back to normal. I'm so over all of these constant symptoms. Will I ever be normal again?

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