OB that won't go away

[bluebell1]

I had my first OB last summer in July. It was horrible! I had 2 swabs tests done, both came back pos for HSV1, negative for2. Since then, I've continued to have repeated, almost constant OBs. The doctor finally put me on daily Valtrex, which doesn't seem to be helping. For those of you that haven't read my posts before, I have a bad immune system due to asthma/allergies, eczema, etc. I did have an HIV test done and that was negative as well. I am trying everything I can, from Lysine, to vitamin C and zinc. They are worst around my menstrual cycle, but never completely go away. Plese,  any advice would help. I am so tired of the constant irritation and OBs.

Edited March 28, 2017 by bluebell1

[jt10101]

Do you know all of your allergens? even the ones causing eczema? Chances are your immune system is not able to suppress the virus because of other activities i.e. allergies.  Supplements are good but perhaps try to avoid anything that's giving you allergies/eczema, see if it improves.  I know some can't be avoided like seasonal allergies.  You may also have intolerance to certain types of food - this part you need to experiment on.  

[LillianPanos]

So sorry to hear you are going thru this... have you tried one of the other antivirals? Have you tried coconut oil and tea tree oil?  No sugar citrus ir chocolate?  Please keep us informed on how you're progressing. . .

3 hours ago, bluebell1 said:

I had my first OB last summer in July. It was horrible! I had 2 swabs tests done, both came back pos for HSV1, negative for2. Since then, I've continued to have repeated, almost constant OBs. The doctor finally put me on daily Valtrex, which doesn't seem to be helping. For those of you that haven't read my posts before, I have a bad immune system due to asthma/allergies, eczema, etc. I did have an HIV test done and that was negative as well. I am trying everything I can, from Lysine, to vitamin C and zinc. They are worst around my menstrual cycle, but never completely go away. Plese,  any advice would help. I am so tired of the constant irritation and OBs.

 

[bluebell1]

JT- Thank you for your observation!!! My husband and I have long wondered if it's allergy related in addition to the HSV.  The doctors have given me steroid creams for down there as they've said it looks like eczema/allergy (before the HSV).  I've had allergy testing done and the only things I am NOT allergic to are horses and feathers. I've tried many things such as changing detergent, no softener in laundry, etc, but that doesn't do much. I'm wondering if my feminine hygiene products are causing part of it - even though I've switched brands, no fragrance, etc. Using steroids has thinned the skin, I think, but it's either that or live like a zombie on highly sedating allergy drugs. They won't give me an allergy shot though, not sure WHY. I think it is because my allergies are only considered moderate in intensity on skin prick tests.

Lillian -- Thank you...it is not easy. I haven't tried any other antivirals as of yet, but have thought of asking for a switch. yes, I have tried virgin coconut oil, not tea trea. Haven't eliminated from my diet yet, but it is a good thought. Honestly, at this point, I feel like I am going to live the rest of my life miserable with this stuff since I have a combination of issues.

[jt10101]

Yea.. I usually have prodromes when I have seasonal allergies, unfortunately.  You don't have to live miserably though.  It will take some work to figure out the root cause.. your allergens, or maybe you have intolerance to some food types like I mentioned.  I personally don't like antihistamines/allergy shots so I did the natural route (food therapy) and it alleviated h symptoms as well.    

[bluebell1]

Lillian-I have started using virgin coconut oil again, and it seems to be helping, at least with the itch even though I am still getting more blisters.

 

 

JT- Thank you for your observation!!! My husband and I have long wondered if it's allergy related in addition to the HSV.  The doctors have given me steroid creams for down there as they've said it looks like eczema/allergy (before the HSV).  I've had allergy testing done and the only things I am NOT allergic to are horses and feathers. I've tried many things such as changing detergent, no softener in laundry, etc, but that doesn't do much. I'm wondering if my feminine hygiene products are causing part of it - even though I've switched brands, no fragrance, etc. Using steroids has thinned the skin, I think, but it's either that or live like a zombie on highly sedating allergy drugs. They won't give me an allergy shot though, not sure WHY. I think it is because my allergies are only considered moderate in intensity on skin prick tests.

Lillian -- Thank you...it is not easy. I haven't tried any other antivirals as of yet, but have thought of asking for a switch. yes, I have tried virgin coconut oil, not tea trea. Haven't eliminated from my diet yet, but it is a good thought. Honestly, at this point, I feel like I am going to live the rest of my life miserable with this stuff since I have a combination of issues.

 

 

[LillianPanos]

Hang in there... im having strange feeling down there all day and the nerves. No outbreak.  Sometimes the more I focus on it. The worse it appears. I think the less i do the better it gets all the lotions and cleaners to strong. One gyno sold me her special creme it aggravated  the ob.