My Experience

[Kappa69]

Hello Everyone,

Im a 26 year old male, physically active, and eat somewhat of a healthy diet.  I’ve been dating my GF for the last 3 years. Two months ago, her and I went on Vacation, and I never felt so much pain in my life down there. I thought my penis went through a cheese grader. I was in complete shock and disbelief on what was going on. This was my first outbreak ever. 

I go to the doctors , they take samples from the lesions (scabs) and to do further testing. They come back and tell me I have HSV-2. They prescribe me a 14 day supply Valtrex and my sores slowly soon to vanish. With that being said, my manhood down there now looks like a spotted leopard with all the scars. ( I’m like Okay I can manage this. Doesn’t look pretty but damnit it feels way better than the previous week. I had a hard time urinating with my first Ob, it was that bad.)

About three weeks go by, I’m taking One Day Vitamins, Zinc, Vitamin C pills; doing anything and everything to keep the OBs away. I’m playing outdoors sports and I start to have the feeling of JOCK Itch. I do the natural protocols of that and pour on the baby powder . Not even two days later I get another small OB. Go back to the docs and get a 5 day supply of Valtrex. 

2 weeks go by, I’m doing the same thing, feel the “Jock Itch” coming , and get another small OB.

I’ve found it helpful to keep your sores clean with Rubbing Alc or Witch Hazel. Grab a cotton ball and swab it along your area. This helps me with the healing process.

Guess my question for anyone out there is how long does your OBs last? What do you do to prevent yours? 

Ive had 3 OBs in 3 months (Is that normal)

I don't think Stress is ever a cause of my OBs. All Three of my OBs have come by trying to prevent chaffing or “Jock Itch”. I’m wondering if this is the cause for anyone else. 

Feel free to leave me any tips or pointers. I think we all could benefit from past experiences.

 

 

 

Edited July 26, 2019 by Kappa69

[Kappa69]

I would like to add after being exposed and getting my first OB,

i was laying on my deathbed it seemed. I had a fever of 101 and my lymph nodes in my pelvic region were swollen. Carried the worst flu like symptoms possible.

[KelsMichelle]

3 hours ago, Kappa69 said:

Hello Everyone,

Im a 26 year old male, physically active, and eat somewhat of a healthy diet. I had my fun in college and I’ve  been with numerous partners (Never had A Sign of anything). I’ve been dating my GF for the last 3 years. Two months ago, her and I went on Vacation, and I never felt so much pain in my life down there. I thought my penis went through a cheese grader. I was in complete shock and disbelief on what was going on. This was my first outbreak ever. 

I go to the doctors , they take samples from the lesions (scabs) and to do further testing. They come back and tell me I have HSV-2. They prescribe me a 14 day supply Valtrex and my sores slowly soon to vanish. With that being said, my manhood down there now looks like a spotted leopard with all the scars. ( I’m like Okay I can manage this. Doesn’t look pretty but damnit it feels way better than the previous week. I had a hard time urinating with my first Ob, it was that bad.)

About three weeks go by, I’m taking One Day Vitamins, Zinc, Vitamin C pills; doing anything and everything to keep the OBs away. I’m playing outdoors sports and I start to have the feeling of JOCK Itch. I do the natural protocols of that and pour on the baby powder . Not even two days later I get another small OB. Go back to the docs and get a 5 day supply of Valtrex. 

2 weeks go by, I’m doing the same thing, feel the “Jock Itch” coming , and get another small OB.

I’ve found it helpful to keep your sores clean with Rubbing Alc or Witch Hazel. Grab a cotton ball and swab it along your area. This helps me with the healing process.

Guess my question for anyone out there is how long does your OBs last? What do you do to prevent yours? 

Ive had 3 OBs in 3 months (Is that normal)

I don't think Stress is ever a cause of my OBs. All Three of my OBs have come by trying to prevent chaffing or “Jock Itch”. I’m wondering if this is the cause for anyone else. 

Feel free to leave me any tips or pointers. I think we all could benefit from past experiences.

 

 

 

Have you considered daily therapy? I have had hsv2 down there for about 3 years. When I first got diagnosed my doctor gave me the option of daily suppressive therapy or just a prescription for when I feel an OB coming. My first OB was terrible with itching and pain. It lasted 1-2 weeks if I remember right, but I got on valtrex right away. Then my next ob came when I stopped taking my valtrex for 4-5 days (hardly knew it was there until I wiped and it was uncomfortable). I started the valtrex back up and it went away within a few days. I went a year and a few months without an ob then had a bad one (unsure why). I’ve tried apple cider vinegar on the sore areas, tea tree oil and peppermint oil. All of which should be diluted. Well with that ob it cleared and I’d get another one directly after, I faught  it for a month, 3back to back obs. I finally got switched to acyclovir daily pills and it went away. A year later (last month) I got another ob (unsure cause of it). It was like this time last year, three in a row. My doc finally had me do 800mg acyclovir 4x a day for a week. It cleared. I still feel iffy about things and can’t figure out what caused it. Some take Lysine but personally it hasn’t helped me much during obs. So, technically they should last a week or less..sometimes that isn’t the case..the oil and acv didn’t seem to help me this last ob (3in a row in one month). Healthy eating wouldn’t hurt, maybe the friction from the outdoor sports is making them appear?