Hi,

Sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis.

I can't really comment on the meds because I don't take them.  However, you
may need a stronger strength??  Others here will know more about them.

The really basic truth about herpes is that it can be hell when you first
get it.  But it does get better.  I don't really think it matters if you
take the meds, take supplements, etc, because the only thing that works
against herpes is your own immune system.  And your body has a learning
curve where herpes is concerned and that means it takes time.  As your body
gets better at identifying the virus and builds up more antibodies, then
your outbreaks will become less frequent and less severe (in most cases).
The first year can be troublesome but do know that it will get better.

In the meantime, help your body by working on your immune system.  Change
your diet if you need to - cut out the chemicals and crap you may eat and
eat whole foods with lots of fruits and veggies.  Exercise and get plenty of
rest.  Taking immune boosters may not do the trick because you don't want to
stress your body out, you want it to heal.  Stress is bad for herpes, too.

The meds you are taking may take a little while to show their effect.  But
keep taking them if you want to.  They help many people.  Also, there are
different types of meds and some do better on one than on the other.

Good luck.
ar

Your very first, or Primary, outbreak can be quite prolonged, and be
quite severe in the variety of symptoms it throws up.  I presume,
since you've got a perscription, that you've been to a doctor and that
he's aware of your present circumstances.

As far as the Acyclovir goes, it begins to work on the virus almost
immediately, so it's not a matter of waiting for it to kick in or to
completely run its course, like the way you would with antibiotics.

But I wonder about the 200mg.  I'm not sure but that seems a little
low for a daily dose.  So maybe you should talk to your Doc about
that, especially if your OB has lasted as long as you say it has.

Hope that helps,

Mike

Since you are on a good antiviral medication for herpes then things should
improve . . . you will need to be patient.

Since you have only been on the meds for a week you will need to be patient.
Keep track of how much you are taking . . . that way if you need to increase
your dosage later on you will know with the help of your doctor.

How were you tested for herpes?

You can read how I handled my herpes diagnosis by checking out my herpes
biography here:
http://www.yoshi2me.com/page13.html.

Hope this helps,

Angela
www.yoshi2me.com

It seems that ar, Mike and Angela have all answered basically all the
same stuff I would say.  

The only other thing I have to offer is a tidbit I found when doing
some research on Valtrex (I know you are not taking it....) and I
found the same thing on Acyclovir.

"There is no information about the efficacy of therapy initiated more
than 24 hours after onset of signs and symptoms. "

FROM:  http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/acyclo_ids.htm

The first outbreaks sucks, to be sure....

Hang in there....consider trying Valtrex maybe if you find that the
other is not working well....and try to ease up on the stress in your
life.  (I know, Herpes doesn't make that any easier).

R.