Primary outbreaks, the outbreaks that occur (usually) when one is
first infected with the virus, can take two to three or more weeks to
heal completely.

Recurring outbreaks generally don't last as long, though individual
patterns can vary widely, even in the same host.  But the body
generally gets better as time goes on fighting against the virus.
After a year or so your outbreaks may come and go in as little as a
five days to a week.

Taking Valtrex or Acyclovir at the first signs of outbreak can shorten
the duration significantly, either stopping the virus outright or
shaving several days off the experience.

L-lysine is thought to work for some people, but any effects are not
likely to be as significant as those from the anti-viral medicines.

Take care,

Mike

You say that you recently became infected with herpes simplex type-2. Well,
how did you find out? Were you tested specifically for herpes? How do you
know for sure that what you have is herpes?

If what you have is herpes ... Lysine might not work out for you. Also,
Lysine is not a proven antiviral medication for herpes simplex. If you do
have herpes and you are trying to treat your flare ups with a herpes
antiviral medication ... then you need Famvir, Acyclovir, or Valtrex.

Angela
www.yoshi2me.com

How well and long people heal varies, which is the pat answer I am
sure you expected.  

For me, as a diabetic, I take forever -- like 6+ weeks to heal out of
an outbreak even with high dosages of Valtrex.  

Your first is said to be your worst....which has not been the case
with me....but again, your mileage may vary.

I am not trying to sound like a doom-sayer....truly.  What I am trying
to get at is that *you* might take that long to heal, especially
without any medication other than Lysine.  

Is there a reason you are not checking into any other medications
short of the amino acid?

r.