how does valtrex help herpes?
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Valtrex is an antiviral medication that blocks the ability of the Herpes virus to reproduce.  Though it does not kill the virus, it can help it from spreading.  Since it only blocks the virus, once the medication is out of the system, the virus can once again reproduce and spread, therefore it must be taken on a daily basis for prevention to be effective.
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there is no cure for herpes
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These are the things that cut my occurences from at least one a month down to two or three a year...\nIncrease your Lysene intake (supplements available at the pharmacy)\nAvoid excessive sun exposure and always wear sunscreen.\nUse Blistex or Carmex anytime you're out in the sun or wind.\nKeep hydrated...dehydration is a big factor in triggering an outbreak\nEliminate peanuts from your diet.. I know it sounds crazy, but for some people even those not allergic to any type of nuts, peanuts make them have more outbreaks.\nAsk your doctor for a prescription for a 5%topical Aciclovir cream (Zovirax)... it's the same drug as one of the daily suppressive therapy pills, but you only use it when you feel that achy or tingly feeling that means you're getting a sore... if you use it fast enough, it can often prevent the sore from erupting and cuts the healing time to two or three days. Because it's topical, it has less chance of causing liver problems than the pills do and since you only use it when you need it, it's far less costly\n\nThrow out any lipstick or lip balm you used within 3 days of having a sore.
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lysine works for h1 an h2 .Its is an amino acid available at health food stores and drugstores.Lysine is in foods and foods that are higher in lysine are recommended as a diet .So i fugure that by taking lysine u up your lysine intske in your diet and this is somehow suppose to help suppress herpes. And for those pple that dont know coldsores are contagious and herpes1 virus.So for everyone that has ever had a coldsore u have herpes1 too and that can also be spread to the genital during oral contact.
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I don't really understand your question so I hope I am answering it correctly. \n\nHerpes is a virus and right now there is no cure. It will stay with you the rest of your life. The medicine you can take for it only suppresses the virus; it does not get rid of it. Valtrex (and other herpes medication) can be taken every day or just when you are having an outbreak or "feel" an outbreak coming. \n\nI have genital herpes and I personally do not take the medication every day. I only take it when I am having an outbreak. It makes me dizzy and sick to my stomach, not to mention the cost of it for the rest of your life! You don't NEED to take the medication, although it does help some people. The more years you have herpes the less outbreaks you typically have. I have had herpes for about 5 years now, and I have an outbreak about once a year if that! The last outbreak I had was about a year and a half ago and that's without taking medication!\n\nIf you are taking medication and it doesn't seem to be helping or it takes forever to make an outbreak go away talk to your doctor. The first few months I had herpes I was actually on two different oral medications because my outbreaks were so bad. \n\nI hope this answered your question! Good luck!
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Yes there is an amino acid that will help to slow down the herpes break out.  It wont cure it or stop it always but it will help. \n\nIt is called L-lysine's popularity as a nutritional supplement arose as a result of some studies suggesting that the amino acid may decrease the recurrence rate of some infected with herpes simplex virus.\n\nTHIS IS A FACT.  Try it.
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You have to be very careful. There is prescribed medication that he can take to (Famvir or Valtrex) decrease occurences of the herpes virus. You should never have sex with him during the viral shedding stage or if he has a visible outbreak. To protect yourself you can also use female condoms. They cover the lips of the vagina. Remember, you will be taking a chance everytime when you start having sex with him. It seems like u do care about him. Let him know that this bothers you. If you're not comfortable with the fact that he has herpes and may spread it to you then the best thing for you to do is leave him. Hope you make the best decision for yourself and your health.
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Genital herpes can be prevented and can be treated.  It cannot be cured.  Prevention is always the best policy..use protection! thats what it is there for.
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No no no no...don't pop it...i know how you feel...i have two right now...but when you pop it could get infected and get way worse...it will pop on it's own but you need some abreva and make sure you keep them moist with that or chap stick (carmex) they will become yellow and then if you pull them off brown (dried blood)...i know it sucks but you're just going to have to wait it out...next time your in the doctor ask them if you can try valtrex...because cold sores are a form of herpes...if you take it as soon as you see/feel it, it will go away...i took mine but then i was out in the cold freezing which made me get a worse fever so this is the first time it didn't work...but once again...i'm so sorry...i feel your pain...just keep doctoring it and don't pick at it...
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Hi there,\n\nMy name is Sandie.  I am currently involved in the field of Herpes Treatment & Prevention (with over 5 years experience) so hopefully I can help you :)\n\nThere are a lot of different natural treatments available for herpes (including several herbs) and you may need to trial a few before you find what works best for you.  \n\nA herbal extract blend can help to strengthen the immune system and assist the body's natural defense system fight back against the virus.  Lypsine supplements can help increase your levels of Lysine, and other beneficial vitamins and minerals, which can help to retard the virus.\n\nThe following herbs are particularly helpful for treating herpes conditions:\n\nLemon Balm \nOlive leaf \nSage \nMyrrh \nGolden Seal\n\nHerb Information Library:  http://www.globalherbalsupplies.com/herb_information\n\nWe sell a product called Choraphor which is all natural and works remarkably well for most people.\n\nOur comparison charts are also a good guide when trying to compare key differences in natural herpes products (such as value for money, safety considerations and application methods).\n\nCompare Treatments: http://www.choraphor.com/herpes_treatments_compared.htm \nOrder Form: https://choraphor.com/choraorder.php\n\nHope this helps!\n\nWarm regards,\nSandie\n\nChoraphor Support Team\nhttp://www.choraphor.com
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Herpes is not a skin disease, you can't catch it through air.\nHerpes is caused by a virus, either Herpes Simplex 1(HSV1) or Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV2). (These viruses belong to a family of viruses that include Epstein-Barr – which causes mono – and varicella zoster – which causes chicken pox and shingles.) It is currently estimated that 50 – 80% of North American adults have HSV1, and 20% have HSV2. \n\nAfter contact, some people will have no symptoms for months or even years, but usually, symptoms occur 10 days -2 weeks after exposure. An infected person will probably notice a sensitive, slightly swollen, sore area that feels hot to touch, itchy, and it tingles and throbs. This is called the prodronal stage. Then, an irregular-shaped lesion appears, very sore, red and ugly. The surface of this lesion sloughs off leaving a wet oozy sore. The liquid from this sore is loaded with the HSV. And is very contagious. The lesion will be present for a week to 12 days, and will gradually heal over, leaving no scar. \n\nThe virus has retreated down a nerve path and is stored in the spinal cord where it can be reactivated any time. Some people learn what will trigger another outbreak - sunshine, certain foods, (tomatoes, chocolate, pineapple) stress or a fever, (that is why some folks call them "fever blisters".) The first outbreak is usually the most severe. It can cause headaches, nausea and general malaise. After that the outbreaks usually lessen in severity and frequency. \n\nSome people will have a couple of outbreaks a year, but some women have an outbreak with the onset of every menstrual period, lasting up to two weeks, so they spend ½ their lives with cold sores. \n\nOther people are infected, carry the virus and never have an outbreak, but they can spread the virus by shedding (more later). \n\nHerpes 1 is usually cold sores on the mouth, commonly spread by kissing.\n\nHerpes 2 is usually on the genitals of either males or females. This is spread by nude genital contact with an infected partner. But here is the rub…. If you have a cold sore on your mouth and you "go down on" your partner, your lip virus can infect their genitals. And if partner has genital herpes and you "go down on" them, you can get Herpes 2 on your mouth. \n\n You do not get Herpes from toilet seats or door knobs, towels or bath tubs. \n\nDiagnosis is by smear and culture, done by your doctor or Sexual Health Clinic when you have an active lesion. There is also a blood test which is quite accurate. \n\nThere is no cure, you have it for life, but there is treatment for oral herpes, an oral medication which you take when you become aware of the prodronal symptoms. This may lessen and shorten the outbreak. For severe cases, the medication is taken every day to prevent an outbreak. This is very expensive and may not be covered by your drug plan.\nPlease go to thses sites to learn more\nhttp://www.talksexwithsue.com/herpes.html\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes\nhttp://www.herpeshelp.com/?rotation=12437409&banner=25520680
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You have to go to the doctor.  There is no way over the counter to treat it, and you can only treat it there is unfortunately no cure  :(  Your doc will prescribe you some Valtrex, it usually takes less than a week to feel some relief (they may also give you Zovirax cream which speeds up relief).  If it is extremely painful you can also ask for some lidocaine, which is a topical numbing agent which will make it easier/less painful to go to the bathroom.
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Yes.\n\nIt will clear up.  It's the same thing as a cold sore.  Just remember it can go from up there to down there if oral sex is performed during a break out.\n\nMake sure this person is seeing they Dr. often for Valtrex or something like that to suppress outbreaks.\n\nIt's more difficult for women. \n\nThe breakouts are inside and they may be there, but unless there in pain, the person may not know.\n\nWith a guy, the blisters are obvious...topical are used in both cases, and orals.\n\nDon't listed to any old fashioned Dr. who thinks they know it all, the orals today are MEANT to be taken EVERY day to reduce a break out.\n\nDo what makes you comfortable.\n\nRemember, it is permanent and will not go away.\n\nIf a woman has an outbreak during the time she is in labor the baby has to be delivered by C-Section - just another goodie of information.\n\nYES\n\nGood luck!
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Valtrate is the medicine that is prescribed this helps if used in small dose daily keep outbreaks at bay.\nWhen outbreak occurs via weeping blisters then Valtrate is doubled  this shortens length and severity of outbreak.\nThey are after all only small cold sores in clusters, so other than the psychological trauma of knowing that anytime you are rundown  or traumatised in any way outbreaks  do often occur.\nYou can pass on the virus even when not active by shedding miniscule particles.\nCondoms are mandantory to restrict infection during sexual contact  but still not foolproof.\nIt can't be stressed enough to abstain from sexual contact whilst suffering outbreak as most infectious during this time.\nIf your partner is fully aware of this and thinks enough of you then it shouldn't be an issue.\nHonesty is the only policy as whilst 1 in 5 Americans carry disease some do not even know they carry it.\nIt might seem a stigma to carry but as said that it can be managed, life is still the same,it's not a death sentence...
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(m)\n\nThe Herpes simplex virus infection (common names: herpes, cold sores) is a common, contagious, incurable, and in some cases sexually transmitted disease caused by a double-stranded DNA virus. The infection can also affect the brain, in which case the consequent disease is called herpes simplex encephalitis. \n\n\nHerpes is a contagious infection that's caused by the herpes simplex virus. One type of the virus - herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) - can lead to cold sores around the mouth. An infection of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) can lead to genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease that causes blisters and pain in the genital area.\n\nBoth types of the virus can be transmitted through direct contact. A person can get the cold sores of HSV1 by kissing or sharing eating utensils with an infected person. A person can get genital herpes or HSV2 by having intimate contact with an infected person. A mother who has genital herpes can pass the infection on to her newborn if she delivers the baby vaginally.\n\nIn many cases, herpes doesn't cause any symptoms, so it's possible for a person to carry it and unknowingly pass it on to someone else. In other cases, herpes infections can lead to infections in other parts of the body.\n\nSometimes people who have oral or genital herpes only have one outbreak. But other people have many outbreaks, which are less painful and shorter than the initial episode.\n\nThere's no cure for herpes. In fact, once a person has been infected with the herpes virus, it's in the body forever. There are medications that can alleviate some of the discomfort that outbreaks cause. And there are things you can do to help protect yourself - and your family -from getting infected by the virus.\n\nTypes of Herpes Infections\nCold sores around the mouth are usually caused by HSV1. This form of the virus is usually transmitted from person to person by saliva or direct contact, like kissing or sharing eating utensils.\n\nIn this form of herpes, blisters form on the lips and on the inside of the mouth, and soon develop into painful ulcers. The gums become red and swollen, and the tongue may develop a white coating. Other symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, eating difficulties, a generally ill feeling, irritability, and swollen neck glands. These symptoms can last from 3 to 2 weeks.\n\nAfter the first herpes infection, the virus can lie dormant without causing any symptoms for some time. But the virus can reactivate at a later time, leading to a tingling and numbness around the mouth, then a blister that breaks and forms a crust. The virus tends to reactivate following some type of stress on the body, like a cold, an infection, hormone changes, menstrual periods, or even a tooth extraction.\n\nGenital herpes is usually caused by HSV2. This form of the virus occurs mainly in sexually active teens and adults and is transmitted through intimate contact.\n\nSymptoms typically begin with pain, tenderness, or itching in the genital area and also include fever and headache.\n\nIn males, blisters appear on the penis. In females, blisters appear on the area around the vagina and in the cervix. In both genders, the blisters may appear on the thighs and buttocks. Blisters soon erupt to form painful sores that last 1 to 3 weeks.\n\nOther symptoms may include: pain or a burning sensation during urination; a clear mucus-like discharge from the vagina or urethra (opening for urine) in females; a clear mucus-like discharge from the tip of the penis in males; and tender, swollen glands in the groin area.\n\nAs with HSV1, after an initial outbreak of genital herpes blisters, HSV2 also remains dormant in nearby nerves and can be reactivated later in life. The symptoms of reactivated genital herpes are similar to those of first outbreak, but they're generally less severe.
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It is a type of virus ... NO NOT HERPES (that is ridiculous).  It is something in your blood partner.  You can't get rid of them ... there is no "CURE" for them ... you just have to let them run their course, but there are things that will make them run their course a little faster ... \n\n1.  Don't eat real spicy foods.\n2.  Don't eat highly acidic fruits, or vegetables.\n3.  Use "Listerine" 3 times a day and before you go to bed, gargle with Hydrogen Peroxide.\n4.  Use Cepacol or some other type of "numbing" lozenge to help with the pain.\n5.  If  you smoke, that's good ... that helps dull the pain as well.  (why  you ask ... I don't know).\n\nGood luck!
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Sometimes.  Usually about one week.  Get your doc to give you some valtrex.