Emotional rollercoaster Newbie

[Jmula]

Ok hope it's not too long!

It all started with what I thought was a cut outside my female area. I figured it would go away but after a few more painful days of trying to use the bathroom I decided to go to clinic by my work. 

I was able to be seen and the doctor told me it  I had two small lesions that looked like similar to herpes. She did a swab and had a sample tested at a lab

 

The following week I got a call back to tell me that I needed to come back in for antiviral medication, because it was indeed herpes.  

 

Im hurt, emotionally drained and frustrated because I don't know how long I have had this.  Or from whom. lived with my boyfriend for 7 months. He was the only one before that who I slept with unprotected.

 

i did date other people before him and had relations but I made sure to get tested. I never had one night stands or hooked up with any one random everyone I slept with I had a long relationship with.   

The doctor suggest that this is the first ob and should be the worst.

 

 But after I had time to think, I now realize what I once thought was some  rash inside my butt checks late last year was actually an outbreak!

I had two prior ob  before I went to see a doctor visit

now    I am on another ob shortly after  my first diagnosis a few weeks ago- and   I'm assuming its because I've been extremely stressed still. This ob is back to the same location as the original location from last year. 

And I've noticed I've been sick and tired for the past month even feeling nauseous not sure if this is the virus 

It doesnt help my coworkers are constantly Coming in coughing and being sick themselves I just feel weak

Normally Im active and healthy I just so happen to be  going through the ups and downs of a failed relationship.

I'm wondering is the first year the hardest it's about to be a full year now  

I'm so new to this and I am looking for any information or tips on how to control the ob 

The first 2 were worse the third only had the two lesions but I had developed flu like symptoms now this current one is only 1 lesion. And I'm still feeling sickly  

So in total I've had 4 outbreaks

The doctor said I might have a high virus load because of the amount I've had within the year -  I don't want this virus to control me

 

That being said can anyone help me with anything like what are the best natural  supplements that I can take to control this  I just want my health back.  

Oh yeah and apparently I don't know if this is H1 or H2 when I went back and asked they said their clinic doesn't test for which type they just test to see if you have it.  I'm thinking it's. H2 

[LucyLevi]

Hi Jmula

Welcome to the site where hopefully you can get the support you need. It's also useful to come into chat and get the live time support too. This site is great for helping with all sorts of issues. 

It does seem a shame that they have not told you whether you have HSV1 or 2 as this can be useful to know if you are disclosing to a partner ( I know this does not apply to you but in principal the medics should consider this!) If you get a chance t have a further swab taken ask them to type it so that you know which you have. HSV1 does not reoccur so frequently genitally and so you could be right in your assumption but at the moment that is all it is.

There are a lot of health supplements used and people tend to find their preferred ones by trying different ones out, but I am sure some people here will share their experiences. Oregano oil seems a favourite but I am sure you'll hear plenty of suggestions! 

Great to have you here and hope you find the site valuable.

Take care

Lucy 

[LilyMae]

Hi @Jmula. 

A lot of people find the first year or year and a half the hardest. It can take a while for your body to get good at dealing with the virus. The number of outbreaks you're describing sounds with in pretty the normal range to me. 

There are lots of great herbal supplements you can use to help your body deal with outbreaks. I'm one of the people who don't respond to well to the antivirals so I've got lots of a advice about herbs. That said, most people here seem to have had pretty good experiences with the antivirals. I also think plenty of rest is important. Not becoming a bedbound recluse or anything extreme but trying to set one day a week aside for some quiet time that lets your body rest and nourishes your spirit. Which, lets face it can get a bit down trodden that first year after diagnosis. You'll get adjusted and it'll be okay. 

So when I use herbal supplements for hsv, I have three things I try to do. First, I try to boost my immune system. There are tons of things for this. Echinacea, colustrum, oregano oil, a good probiotic, B complex and Vitamin C are a good place to start.

Second, I try to calm and support my nervous system. Hsv lives in the nerves and I try to keep mine as calm as possible. St John's wort and various members of the mint family are nervines. Peppermint tea is easy. Lemon balm is really good here. If you are interested in St John's wort be sure to read up on it to see if it's a good fit for you. There are certain meds you can't take it with and I believe there might be a couple health conditions it's not good with.

Third, I try to fight the virus itself. Oregano oil, lemon balm, elderberry extract, olive leaf extract and coconut oil are all good here.

Welcome to Honeycomb. 

[Jmula]

7 hours ago, LilyMae said:

Hi @Jmula. 

A lot of people find the first year or year and a half the hardest. It can take a while for your body to get good at dealing with the virus. The number of outbreaks you're describing sounds with in pretty the normal range to me. 

There are lots of great herbal supplements you can use to help your body deal with outbreaks. I'm one of the people who don't respond to well to the antivirals so I've got lots of a advice about herbs. That said, most people here seem to have had pretty good experiences with the antivirals. I also think plenty of rest is important. Not becoming a bedbound recluse or anything extreme but trying to set one day a week aside for some quiet time that lets your body rest and nourishes your spirit. Which, lets face it can get a bit down trodden that first year after diagnosis. You'll get adjusted and it'll be okay. 

So when I use herbal supplements for hsv, I have three things I try to do. First, I try to boost my immune system. There are tons of things for this. Echinacea, colustrum, oregano oil, a good probiotic, B complex and Vitamin C are a good place to start.

Second, I try to calm and support my nervous system. Hsv lives in the nerves and I try to keep mine as calm as possible. St John's wort and various members of the mint family are nervines. Peppermint tea is easy. Lemon balm is really good here. If you are interested in St John's wort be sure to read up on it to see if it's a good fit for you. There are certain meds you can't take it with and I believe there might be a couple health conditions it's not good with.

Third, I try to fight the virus itself. Oregano oil, lemon balm, elderberry extract, olive leaf extract and coconut oil are all good here.

Welcome to Honeycomb. 

Thank you so much for the information. I try to stay away from prescriptions and pills I'm all for vitamins and keeping your self up naturally.  So I'm just hesistant to taking a daily pill not knowing if it will have any bad side effects the doctor told it it wouldn't but I like to have options. 

 

I keep reading about the olive oil extract and I will be trying that out in the liquid  form mixing it in water 

[Jmula]

10 hours ago, LucyLevi said:

Hi Jmula

Welcome to the site where hopefully you can get the support you need. It's also useful to come into chat and get the live time support too. This site is great for helping with all sorts of issues. 

It does seem a shame that they have not told you whether you have HSV1 or 2 as this can be useful to know if you are disclosing to a partner ( I know this does not apply to you but in principal the medics should consider this!) If you get a chance t have a further swab taken ask them to type it so that you know which you have. HSV1 does not reoccur so frequently genitally and so you could be right in your assumption but at the moment that is all it is.

There are a lot of health supplements used and people tend to find their preferred ones by trying different ones out, but I am sure some people here will share their experiences. Oregano oil seems a favourite but I am sure you'll hear plenty of suggestions! 

Great to have you here and hope you find the site valuable.

Take care

Lucy 

 I know I want to get retested again. But I'm not sure if I should ask for a blood test next time? If I get another swab does that mean I would have to wait until another ob? 

 

Thank you !

[LucyLevi]

Hi Jmula

Yes for a swab you would need to wait for an ob

For a blood test wait you need to wait for 12 weeks for the antibodies to form. Your other option is to go back to your doctor and ask for your original swab to be typed. They should be able to do that. 

Take care

Lucy