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这药也是减少复发时的传染性的,谁复发了还做A吗?真是的,好像对我们战友也没什么用啊,而且这药到中国估计还要20年以后的事情了
待PZ可以治愈的那一天,希望我们还能睁眼看到这个世界
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经常来看看,大家都还好吧?
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原帖由 逝去的美好 于 2011/6/16 11:34:00 发表
这药也是减少复发时的传染性的,谁复发了还做A吗?真是的,好像对我们战友也没什么用啊,而且这药到中国估计还要20年以后的事情了
:( :( :(
淡忘泡泡,它就会离你而去。
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意思貌似是预防传播的外用药物,,,不是治愈的药物:(
好想重返人间,体验那里的酸甜苦辣
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关于以上这个美国女研究人员的药物, 我又仔细的搜索了一遍。  这个药物的特点是在一方有疱疹的情况下, 另一方健康者在做爱前涂上这种药就不会传染, 而且即使传染了在传染后的一两天之内也能够把病毒杀死, 不让他进入到神经元。  此药确实对保护正常人有着非常巨大的意义。  对于已经患病的疱疹患者还不具有治愈的作用。  这就是网上的评论。  但是他对于病毒的抑制和病毒的复制绝对有阻止的作用和消灭的作用。  

我感觉他的这种方法与布鲁姆的可能差不多。 布鲁姆的就是药膏, 药药膏直达神经节杀死病毒, 修复已经感染的细胞。 她与布鲁姆不同的是她的药膏主要保护未感染的人, 对已经感染的战友网上评论认为作用有限!!  

而且网上评论仍然认为以下的两种药物才是真正解决已经患病战友的解药。  反正说什么的都有, 大家就都参考一下吧。  

总之, 每个月都有各种新科技的突破, 新实验的发现, 我觉得如果方向对了, 早晚是可以抑制的。  就是疱疹病毒不全部治愈, 能够抑制复发, 让病毒永久沉睡就达到目的了, 只有退而求其次了。  

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迷糊

Bavituximab is an infusion with a half life (decay to half the infused initial potency in the body) of about 8 hours. It WILL treat an outbreak, i.e. an active infection where virus has infected cells beyond the sacral ganglia because these infected cells express the protein that bavituximab binds to, thereby "revealing" the infected cells to the human immune system.

other potential hope is the drug cidofavir as delivered by Chimerix with CMX001. The liposid delivery mechanism of CMX001 mimics natural uptake pathways, and may enable delivery of the drug in sufficient quantity to the neurons to alter their latently infected status and prevent further outbreaks.

这段文章就是六月27日将在华盛顿召开的一年一度的全美生化会议。  此会议是最大型的生化会议, 借此许多生化公司和研究所i,科研机构都会公布和演讲一些东西。 希望有什么新的发现。  或者公布一些新的研究方向都是对的!!


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华盛顿大学疱疹研究中心, 在西雅图的, 有兴趣联系的可参考如下地址。  

Just in case anyone reading this wants to contact the University of Washington Viral Research Center to let them know about the herpes-hormone connection here is the information:



UWVRC is located at:
908 Jefferson Street, 11th Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone 206-720-4340
Email vrc@u.washington.edu
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有几个女性关心更年期到了四十多岁以后疱疹的情况。 我也不用多说明了, 你们自己看看就明白了。 可惜的是到了四十多岁, 如果你不幸患上了疱疹 那这段日子对于来说将会是很难的。  复发会更加频繁, 而且症状会变得严重。  没有办法, 要面对。 以下的这些案例都是美国的四十多岁的妇女患上疱疹后的复发情况, 十分遗憾的是, 症状比以前严重的多。 所以大家要有心理准备。  

不过你们不要难过, 过几年等不多更年期你们就会获救。 坚信科技和新发明的力量。  

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I'm 54, and stopped having periods about 4 years ago.  I began using bioidentical hormone replacement (estrogen and progesterone) and taking DHEA about a year ago.  I am a little sporadic with their use (work nights a lot, travel); a few weeks ago I decided to be more diligent, as I was having acne breakouts that I thought might be related to my hormone roller coaster.  I've used the cream as ordered, which amounts to a higher dose than previously, since then, and since then I've had outbreaks twice a week or more, and more severe.



I am in a stressful but happy period (buying a house, renting others, getting married), but less so than other times when I had no outbreaks.  I haven't really noticed a correlation with stress, personally.



Does anyone know of research into how/which hormones affect outbreaks?  For instance, rising or falling estrogen or progesterone, testosterone (DHEA?), wildly and randomly fluctuating hormones?  Seems like I've gotten worse now that I'm being "compliant", although that didn't happen when I first got the cream and was using it as ordered.


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HI!  I am in a similar boat.  I have had it for 4 years.  I'm 26. As a birth control I am on the Depo shot.  I have noticed that as time goes by my outbreaks are more frequent.  And about a week before my next shot is due is when I get an agressive outbreak.  So, being on depo is like being in menopause.  I am also very curious as to the correlation between hormones and outbreaks.  I guess I don't really have an answer. But I know it is stress and hormone related.  I just noticed you wrote your question a year ago almost, but if you just so happen to see this, I would love a response.  Oh, I am also taking DHEA.

Friday, March 25, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Yes, all of the literature says that ou get less frequent with time, but that is not proven out in the blogs.  I have now been on bioidentical hormones for 2 1/2  years. (By the way, all of you out there considering bioidenticals it has been really tough finding a doctor in the Seattle area who really knows the research and what he/she is doing. I finally found Dr. Hinchcliffe at Tahoma Clinic in Renton who is very experienced. If you want the names of two current books that are excellent, I can give them to you.) There has been no let up in outbreaks. As I age, the outbreaks get more frequent. I'm now 61 and very healthy, cycling and weight lifting classes 3 times a week, eat lots of raw food, no gluten or dairy, etc, but nothing has affected the breakout frequency.  I get break outs right on top of each other, with almost no break at all. I'm even considering trying a drug route for a month or two to see if I can interrupt the breakout cycle. Has anyone been able to do that with drugs? I hate to go that route becuase they give me terrible headaches.

There is definitely a correlation between menopauseal hormone fluctuations and the frequency of outbreaks.  I am 59 and my outbreaks have been steadily more frequent, with and without bioidentiacal hormone replacement.  My naturopath is changing my hormone dosages upward, to balance my horomones, so I will be able to report in a few months if that helped the outbreaks.  Meanwhile I am going to suggest that every woman reading this site write the University of Washington Herpes Virus Center. They do research but I don't think they know anything about this.  Most of the research has to do with how drugs affect the virus. If there is anyone else going through this same thing, It would be helpful to hear from you! MSea
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Friday, March 11, 2011 at 01:22 AM
I am 45 going on 46.  Believe I am pre-menopausal.  I have outbreaks before my period and in between cycles.  it's maybe  a few days a month i don't have herpes outbreak symptoms.  This is an increase to outbreaks of the past... although i have never been completely symptom free.  I wondered if there was a connection since i am always fighting off symptoms and actual outbreaks.  it causes a lot of understandable problems and from what i read.... are these increased outbreaks just going to continue after menopause re: just post-menopausal as well?  any study and research could potentially really help alleviate suffering and symptoms.  Thankyou for your time.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 08:56 AM
hello,

I am 49 and for the past 6 months i too have been having outbreaks on and off all month .

I first went to a urologist because it tends to feel like a bladder infection but it is not.

I too would like to know if this is going to contiunue through menopause or after .

I have missed the last two periods so this is what made me think im starting to go through this change . I cannot take hormones as cancer runs in my family .

any information you find please let me know  .

Friday, March 11, 2011 at 01:22 AM
I am 45 going on 46.  Believe I am pre-menopausal.  I have outbreaks before my period and in between cycles.  it's maybe  a few days a month i don't have herpes outbreak symptoms.  This is an increase to outbreaks of the past... although i have never been completely symptom free.  I wondered if there was a connection since i am always fighting off symptoms and actual outbreaks.  it causes a lot of understandable problems and from what i read.... are these increased outbreaks just going to continue after menopause re: just post-menopausal as well?  any study and research could potentially really help alleviate suffering and symptoms.  Thankyou for your time.

Monday, October 05, 2009xcaliburI suspect there is a strong OB/hormone connection. I have been OB free for years, and now suddenly at 46 while going through homonal changes, it seems like I get an outbreak every 4-6 weeks (this has been going on now for 10 months). I'm at my wits end. The OBs are more painful and intense from what I remember from years ago. Valtrex has helped, but I'm not used to recurring episodes like this. Some are even back to back. Other than that, my other perimenopausal symptoms have been rather manageable, so I am reluctant to do any sort of hormonal therapy.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 12:26 AM
exactly. Me too. Same exact.  I am 46 , peri menopause. Getting outbreaks every 4 - 6 weeks and they are more painful and worse each time. Really at my wits end. This a PROBLEM. I don't want to start messing with hormone stuff. I am going all natural. Taking vitamins and echinacea.

Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 09:56 AM
I'm having the same exact situation.  I'm 48, contracted herpes at 19 and for many many many years, have had very few outbreaks and those that I had were pretty minor.  Over the past year or so, I've had more frequent and intense outbreaks.  I'm still having regular periods and no big obvious signs of menopause, but something is changing that is causing this.  My stress is not the issue - I'm under no more stress now than I have ever been - in fact, quite a bit less.  I'm fit and in great health, eat right, drink moderately, don't smoke...etc.  It's a bummer.  

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 02:24 PM
I hear ya,  I am 44 and have had herpes for 25 years... great eh?  Anyhow I seem to in the past year have more OB's,  like once a month!!   Hormones??   I really wish I knew!  However just know we are not alone!



October 06, 2009spike lavenderThanks for posting this, and thanks to the responders so far. I'm 53 and entering perimenopause, irregular periods for the last 18 months and hot flashes for the last 3. I'm not using any hormones - just trying to be concious of eating good, diet, herbs, exercise etc.

I've had herpes for almost 30 years with occasional outbreaks maybe once or twice a year (always base of spine area) with varying degrees of flu-like symtoms. Just a few days ago I started the worst outbreak I have ever had with funky pre-symptoms - I thought I really was getting sick. Area is at least 4 inches with large center blistering and several outlying clusters. After doing some research I'm thinking that the hot flash/body's reaction to regulating temperature (hot/sweaty) is definitely an issue and obviously when combined with stress sets me up for the outbreak. So I'm going to take my B vitamins, support my immune system, try to moderate my stress (ha ha). Using lemon balm (true melissa) essential oil directly on the herpes has been the most effective treatment for me. I'd love to hear more from others on this. Thanks!

i am 52, post-menopause, and my outbreaks are getting worse and coming more frequently.  I am scared to death and want to detemine what's going on and how I can get this under control.



I have been married for 21 years, and I had my first outbreak 14 years ago.  My diagnosis at that time came as a complete shock, as my husband does not have herpes (or if he does, we don't know it and he's never had an outbreak).  He has been understanding, but I have not talked to him about what's been going on the last few years -- i.e., the increased outbreaks.



Our sex life is at a standstill, in part because both of us are busy and tired, plus sex has been uncomfortable for me in the last couple of years due to vaginal dryness.  And I am concerned with infecting him because I have outbreaks so often now.  Fortunately (and odd as it may seem), we are both OK with the status of our sex life right now.



I am quite sure I was infected 23 years ago when I was in a relationship with a man who told me (after the fact, of course) that he had herpes.  But at the time, I never developed any symptons or had an outbreak.  I thought I had dodged the bullet!  My first outbreak came when I was 38 and entering peri-menopause.  I was devasted!



Initially, I started using Zovirax ointment for relief.  Over the years, the outbreaks became more frequent so I got a prescription for Valtrex.  Not wanting to take a pill every day (as I am concerned about long-term side effects), I've just been using the Valtrex when I have outbreaks, taking 2 500 mg tablets twice a day.



But over the years, the outbreaks have come with greater frequency, and since going through menopause 3 years ago, I am having them almost monthly.  It's driving me crazy.



I am convinced that there has to be a correlation between hormones and outbreaks.  My life is really pretty stress-free and I am in otherwise good health.



I dont take any hormones (never have, including birth control) and my menopause symptons have been relatively mild -- just some hot flashes at night after I get in bed.  Those have actually diminished in the last couple of years.



I take Paxil for anxiety, Diovan for mild hypertension, am a normal weight for my height (5'3, 125 lbs), and try to workout weekly.



I have not talked to my OB-GYN or internist much about this due to embarrassment and I dread having to go through a bunch of tests, etc.



I am wondering what other post-menopausal women have experienced (an uptick in outbreaks and do they eventually stop coming once hormones settle down) and what they've found helpful in controlling them.  Specifically:



1)  Should I start taking Valtrex daily?  Does that really help break the outbreak cycle?

2)  How about Lysine -- I've heard that can be helpful and tried that years ago.

3)  What about Vitamin B -- my OB-GYN told me several years ago to start taking that and I have not been faithful in doing so recently.  Does that help?



Sorry for the long post -- I haven't ever shared any of this and it feels good to get some of this off my chest.



I am also curious to know where the best research is being done on genital herpes.  It would be great if a cure could be found.



Thanks!

Sunday, January 03, 2010 at 11:57 PM
I am a 42 year old who just found out last year that I was infected.  You ladies have given me great comfort; as I am also pre-menopausal, frequent skipped menses.  However, I am finding that I am having frequent breakouts.  I am single and have not been sexually active for an extended period of time (especially not after being diagnoses).  As I have a family history of breast cancer, I am not eligible for HRT and have opted to go natural with Soy and vitamin therapy.  However, as this is new to me, I did not know the "regularity" of breakouts.  My physician told me that I may not experience one after starting medication with the initial, but I am having "regular" breakouts.  I am however very concerned about the consistant use of the anti-viral medications and their long term effects on my liver.  Any answers?

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 02:48 PM
I'm in the same situation.  49 years old. Never even knew I had it until 2 years ago and even then my outbreak was not TOO bad.  I believe that it's menopause.  I am at a loss as to what to do.

Friday, June 10, 2011 at 07:24 AM
I'm jumping in the boat ...44 yrs old ... a confirmed clinical perimenopause....same issue as everyone else ...mine is the week after a period or on the 36th day if I don't have one...just started the monthly OB 6 months ago...more painful , more intense...Starts with general tiredness, followed by crippling lower back /pelvic pain then shooting pains in my tendons and thighs...followed by a swollen urethra and peri area... ofter 7-10 days it ends and if I am lucky I get a break for another 2-weeks before my next period or time when I should have one unless I have one that lasts for 2 weeks(those are fun) ...I am going to check into the University of Washington...lets see if they have relief...

March 24, 2010GingerJust adding my voice to the others: Yes, absolutely, I'm convinced there is a OB/hormone connection. I'm 47, perimenopausal for about a year, and have been having near monthly OBs for about a year. I contracted the herpes virus in my early 20s, had regular OBs then, but they subsided by my 30s. In 12 years, I had maybe 2 OBs, and they were very mild. Now, suddenly I am having them every month, sometimes back to back, and they are severely painful. I am not under a massive amount of stress and other than irregular periods and ocassional night sweats, I am not having any other symptoms. I had thought that once menopause fully set in, that these horrible OBs would end, but now I'm not so sure. Also, a side note: I have also noticed an increase in allergies, which I believe is also connected to hormones. I am not on any prescription meds or hormone treatments. I've been using products from the healthfood store (vitamin c, zinc, and lysine combination), which seems to help. I read somewhere on the internet that vitamin B actually makes the problem worse, but don't know that for sure. Also read that cabbage, broccoli, keifer, and garlic are helpful foods to eat. I just started using tea tree oil externally, which seems to help. I read that yoga helps, but like I said before, I'm not under much stress. For me, I really don't think that there is a stress/OB connection. I've been under tremendous stress in past years, and never experienced the break outs I'm having now.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 03:16 PM
I am so happy to have found this discussion.  I'm 49, and have had herpes for nearly 30 years.  I've been married for 12 years, and I infected my husband.  My outbreaks are mild, but relentless, especially over the past several years.  I didn't have any outbreaks five years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter - except three weeks before delivery.  Aside from that, I seem to always have a small sore somewhere, and itching.  Daily Valtrex does not work for me to suppress OB.  Sometimes I will take 1 gram a day for 3-4 days, just for the smallest amount of relief. I hardly feel sexy these days.  I'm in good health, sleep reasonably well, and have little to stress over.  This discussion has certainly validated my thoughts on the connection to OB and hormone fluctuation.  Thank you everyone, for sharing your story.

April 18, 2010sueHi,

It was very comforting to find you all online. I was relieved to know that I am not the only one dealing with this. I am 55 and having all the effects of menopause: mood swings, night sweats. Had a partial hysterctomy years ago, so no periods to keep track of.



I did go to the doctors and the only answer was to take the Valtrex every day. I am not willing to do that. Knowing that our bodies will begin tolerating any drug we put into them, that sounds like profit for the drug companies and just a temporary answer for me.



Since I am finding out there is a huge correlation between menopause and frequent outbreaks, (especially the hot flashes), thanks to you all, I figure I will do this:  I will take a large dose of L-lysine daily(which was used by MDs before Valtrex was available. It works differently than Valtrex.) I will also go back to black cohosh daily, as it really helped when I began having hot flashes. I plan to do this for 30 days and see my results. Also, sleep as much as possible and eat healthy foods.



Sending you all much good luck.

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Send MessageSubscribeMonday, April 19, 2010sueI wrote to the university research center that someone mentioned om an above post. (thank you!) They wrote me back within 24 hours and gave me this info. I had inquired as to if there were any other options other than upping the intake of Valtrex. They were supportive of the medication Valtrex, saying it is safe and mild. I understand that. I am just concerned that when my body begins to tolerate it, it will take more and more to get the desired effect. I plan to try the suggestions below. Again, good luck all.

1) Reduce intake of high Arginine-content foods such as nuts, coffee, chocolate. This is especially helpful longer term but may also be useful in outbreak conditions.
2) Supplement wiht 1-6g of Lysine per day during outbreaks. Lysine counterbalances Arginine and is thought to help reduce the duration of outbreaks.
3) Supplement with Vitamin C and bioflavoinoids, 500mg 1g 1-3 times per day (or to bowel tolerance).
4) Topical glycyrrhiza (licorice plant). Topical Lemonbalm (mellisa officinalis) is also soothing and antiviral/immune stimulating.
5) 25mg zinc per day to boost the immune system and wound healing.





Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 12:41 AM
Thanks for the info.  Did the folks at the research center suggest the above in addition to increasing/using Valtrex or instead of taking Valtrex?

, April 28, 2010suevrc@uw.edu

This is the email of the research facility. You can write them with your questions.

Here is the reply. I think it is an alternative, but my physicians suggests there is nothing wrong w/ doing the L-Lysine on a regular basis to increase immunity. Actually, all of the tips are good to do at the same time. I plan to!


"We frequently hear from women like yourself that only start having
outbreaks during menopause, most likely due to all the changes and
stress this puts on your body.

Valtrex is a very mild drug and is very successful in treating
outbreaks, but since you are interested in a non-medication approach,
these are a few suggestions:

1) Reduce intake of high Arginine-content foods such as nuts, coffee,
chocolate. This is especially helpful longer term but may also be useful
in outbreak conditions.
2) Supplement wiht 1-6g of Lysine per day during outbreaks. Lysine
counterbalances Arginine and is thought to help reduce the duration of
outbreaks.
3) Supplement with Vitamin C and bioflavoinoids, 500mg 1g 1-3 times per
day (or to bowel tolerance).
4) Topical glycyrrhiza (licorice plant). Topical Lemonbalm (mellisa
officinalis) is also soothing and antiviral/immune stimulating.
5) 25mg zinc per day to boost the immune system and wound healing.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 09:49 AM
Thank you all for your comments. I am closing in on 52 and have noticed a marked increase in outbreaks over the past year or so. I have no other peri-menopausal symptoms except the occasional night sweat and this is very rare.



Like many of you I prefer the natural approach and use products from www.Herpaflor.com.  They have a daily supplement, outbreak response tablets and a topical formula.  I was using Acyclovir but found that it stopped being effective, I would get an outbreak on top of the first outbreak, while on the medication! I have been using the new formulas but find that I still have outbreaks, often back to back.



Thanks to the woman who re-posted the response she received from the University of Washington Viral Research Center.



These frequent outbreaks really make me feel sad as I am married and my husband is affected in terms of our inability to have intercourse during the outbreaks. He does not have herpes.



I wonder what the future holds in terms of our outbreaks...as we age will they dwindle or continue on the current course.  If there are any out there who have been post-menopausal for a period of time, would you please share your experiences with us?  

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Hi there,

That is a scary question. I can't help but hope that menopause is a temporary situation. Our bodies are unstable and out of control. minds too! ha!  and once we get into the swing of older age, we will settle down. I don't know that the U of W has any other answers for us, since our generation is the first that has had to deal with this affliction. I hate that our husbands have to deal with this too. But you know, I just compare it to having cancer. We don't have cancer. So, I'll continue to dabble with the Valtrex , which is stronger than Acyclovir, (that stuff didn't work at all and I was mad at the doc who prescribed it, knowing there was something better out there)  and keep trying to get enough sleep etc.

Much good luck to you...

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Wednesday, September 08, 2010 at 08:34 AM
Hi, Are you finding that Valtrex is limiting or eliminating the outbreaks?  Thanks in advance for your response.

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Send MessageSubscribeTuesday, November 09, 20101234lsI just turned 45, and over the summer, I noticed that the outbreaks are not increasing in the spot they originated at, but I am having new tingling in strange places, but haven't officially broken out in all of them (under my armpits, where my legs rub together, my nipples, etc..   My husband has never had an "outbreak", but I wonder if he is somehow "shedding" or is a carrier.  It also seems like there is a pattern of outbreaks about a week or so before my period starts.  This month, I have a whole bunch of new places where I feel the tingling.  Now I have it around my mouth and in the back of my throat (after oral ___ a couple of days ago).  I am wondering if I am just more susceptible at this time of the month because of peri-menopause, as I have never had this happen afterwards before...

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Send MessageSubscribeSaturday, November 27, 2010JenYou know, I am 38 and contracted herpes when I was 22.  When I am not taking medication I have a herpes outbreaks each month at the onset of PMS -and I always have.  I am convinced it has something to do with estrogen-dominance at that point in my cycle.  The reason I have concluded this is because soy is the number one trigger food for herpes outbreaks and it is estrogen-like properties.  I am sure it is way more complex than that since hormones work in ratios, etc.  I am thinking about asking my Naturopath if I can use Progesterone cream just during my PMS phase, to offset the estrogen-dominance, and see what happens.

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Send MessageSubscribeSaturday, November 27, 2010YeermomthVery happy to find this discussion. I'm 38, have had HSV-1 since I was 24. It's always been managable to the point I forgot I even had it.



About 4 years ago, I started having fevers of unknown origin and flulike symptoms (malise, persistent sore throat) and chronic insomnia, possibly triggered by starting a new stressful job. My doctor was the one who connected these symptoms to herpes. After she said it, I realized I did have very mild "classic" herpes OBs, but they'd been overshadowed by the flulike stuff. At that point, she prescribed 1g of Valtrex for suppressive therapy. For two months, the skies lifted and I had no symptoms. I felt perfect, and had zero side effects from the medication. But then.. of course the symptoms came back.



Important to note that during this time, my periods became very irregular -- they'd last one day, if I got them at all, which led me to believe I'm entering perimenopause.



I tried birth control pills to even things out, but they made me so sick I coudn't stick with it. (Maybe I should power through.)



For me, Lysine doesn't do a thing, ditto for vitamin B and zinc, though of course they might be an good immuno-boost in general. I switched to a low-stress job, which oddly banished my symptoms for a few months, but again they returned. I'm still on 1g daily of Valtrex, but obviously that's not really working since I still have my symptoms as frequently as I ever have.



The one thing that does seem to help is A LOT Of sleep, like 11 or 12 hours as many nights as possible, which for most people is not fesasible (and for me, an insomniac, rare).



Frustrating to think there's really no research going on about this. One reason is because perimenopausal women with herpes are not the strongest 'voting bloc' when it comes to driving research funds (judgmental/biased system). Also GlaxoSmithKlineis making hand-over-fist in $$ from Valtrex, whereas a cure would pay no one.



I'm going to explore my options with an endocrinologist and hopefully be able to post more optimistic news. Be well.

November 29, 2010troglodyte(Original post-er of question) - I'm now 56, still using bioidentical hormone cream with an increase in progesterone ration, I think, since my last post, and my OB's are rare.  Maybe once or twice a year.  I'll probably taper off the hormones eventually, but I think my own fluctuations have leveled out, and suspect that has helped.  I don't think it keeps getting worse - I think the erratic nature of hormones around menopause is what causes this uptick in OB's.  As well as the temporary insanity.  I'm all better now in that regard.  No, really. . .

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Hi I'm 52 and have had herpes for 30 years with a dramatic increase in OBs during menopause. What are bioidentical hormones? Where did u get them? And how do u know which ones to use? Thanks in advance. -Sad

, December 06, 2010HeatherI'm joining my voice to the group as I too have been experiencing increased number of OB's and would say that I am peri menopausal coming up to 49yrs.  The last couple of months I have had back to back OB's (mine are external around base of spine/buttocks location)... I have started to experience little temp. fluctuations about a week before my period starts (probably very mild hot flash) and also the weather here has been hot and dry.  I have found in the past that dehydration seems to be a trigger (often due to it being a hot day, doing physical work or strenuous exercise and not drinking enough fluid).  I have one coffee a day (latte prior to breakfast) and do eat my ritual 4-5 squares (not bars or blocks) of chocolate per day and the odd nut in my morning cereal.  Not taking any medications or HRT however I do use a topical treatment with 5% Aclclovir for the herpes which of late does not seem to be doing much.  (I have taken pill for treatments in the past but didn't really find that they did much to help.)

I prefer to opt for natural treatments whenever possible so I will test some of the options given here and continue to remind myself to keep up the water supply (possibly electrolytes may play a factor in this too), get more sleep and see what works or at least decreases frequency of OB's.

Monday, December 06, 2010 at 07:25 PM
To add to the above post... I have also noticed OB's can be triggered if I skip meals (this I very rarely do now) or delay eating at a regular time (particularly the case with lunch).  If I'm traveling or going out for the day I carry a snack bar or two as back up so I have something I can eat to tide my system over until I can have a meal.

, December 13, 2010AzmereldaREALLY glad I found this website! I'm 51, perimenopausal, have had herpes for at least 25 years and up until this past year have had it pretty much under control. Now however I am having out breaks almost constantly. The last one started right after Halloween and was the worst I've ever experienced and seems to have spread. I used to only get lesion on two places of my anatomy now, it's in several AND the Halloween original BO was like a blood blister that lasted for weeks and I have had prodromes almost every day since. I recently started taking PhytoB to help with hormonal fluctuations. I experience hyperactivity of facial muscles and heart palpitations, etc.

Though I wish we all had a cure for this dreaded virus, it's somewhat comforting to know that other women out there in my peer group are having a similar experience. Now at least I know that it may be "normal" for our age group and condition. And when my husband grumbles about lack of sex, I can share with him that this is REAL and not so so fun on my end either.

Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 12:23 PM
omg, so glad to know others are believing the hormone correlation. i'm 52 post menopausal and outbreaks are becoming more regular again. FYI TO ALL Vitamin B1, Thiamine CAN AGGRAVATE OUTBREAKS... so B supplements need to have lower levels of B1.  Found this info years ago...was taking high level B complex felt fantastic but OB's  were out of control. i read this info in the now old boook Women's encyclopedia of Health and natural healing by Emrika Padus.

i seem to notice having too many sweets, nuts, running on empty (not getting enough sleep) etc aggravate.  However, i use herbs from accupuncturist to help with the meno symptoms (liver heat) and am going back to see what to do. i also regularly use a small amount of natural bio-identical hormone to relieve the sensation of getting a bladder infection, think it is from vag dryness as i do not have bladder infections. i am in a new relationship and frustrated beyond belief and baffled as to why this is happening.... i'm excercising more also hoping it will help. i will continue to check in here and contact university of WA. thank you all for sharing.

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Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 03:39 PM
Yes! Nuts, seeds, chocolate, caffeine and anything that contain Argenine, will aggravate the virus, is what my ND told me. She gave me a food list outline of things to eat and what to avoid so I could better get a handle. I do know that for me, at least, she highly recommended eating protein at every meal, but with no nuts, and a lot of the grains on restriction as well, that just leaves meat. Not a personal problem for me, but may be for anyone vegan or vegetarian.

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Saturday, December 25, 2010 at 04:47 AM
I don't usually see threads continuing on month after month.  Interesting how this one seems to have hit a nerve.  I'm like everyone else here, 52, starting to have changes in my period.  Only got Herpes 2.5 years ago and have had very few breakouts.  Now a week before my period is due, I'm having one nearly as bad (or maybe just as bad) as the first.  It would be a great relief to hear some success stories or that things ease up after menopause.  If you're posting here, please don't forget to come back and let us know any changes you find and whether any of these suggestions helps.  Hope is anti-stressful :)

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Send MessageSubscribeTuesday, January 04, 2011JoanIt's really helpful reading about others who, like me, are frequent OB sufferers.  I've had herpes for 36 years and am quite a bit older than all of you, 64,   I've been post-menopausal for 13 years.  However, only after having to discontinue HRT therapy due to abnormal breast tissue activity, did my body start to implode.  I was not only getting frequent OBs about every 3 months (up from once a year typically) but was also getting frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs).  My doctor said that when there is no estrogen, a woman's vaginal area gets very dry and little tears can occur in the vagina which let in bacteria, stress the body and lead to UTIs and OBs.  She put me on an estrogen cream which is totally localized in the vagina and is not absorbed systemically.  My boyfriend has noticed a change in the tissue being softer and "plumper."  My urologist also suggested rubbing a little of the cream at the urethral opening, which also helps with dryness in that area where bacteria can invade.  This has all helped with both the OBs and UTIs until last month when I had OBs back-to-back.  I'm not sure what is going on and am attributing it to diet over the holidays.  It's frustrating because I eat very healthy, do yoga, work out with a trainer and do weights 2-3 times a week.

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Send MessageSubscribeSaturday, February 05, 2011abbywow. the power of the internet.... i am 44 have had GH for 20+ years.  No OB for years.  Recently full on OB. They seem to reoccur within days of healing.  My OB tend to be concentrated on labia - makes it super uncomfortable to wear underwear even. ouch.  i do want a natural approach so have purchased lemon balm (STINGs when applied to OB) and am taking zinc (makes me really nauseous if i don't take on a full stomach).  i am experiencing night sweats and haven't had a period in 3 months - that's why i did this search - figured i must be perimenupausal...

After reading this post that began almost 3 years ago and has no concrete solution to our problems, i feel like i just have to continue to do what i am doing and deal with the pain and shame.  My husband is clean and i don't want to share - so sex seems impossible these days.  what a shame for us...



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