I just finished what was probably the primary outbreak, because I think I
was infected in early November 2004, and strangely I had my first outbreak
around 2/1/2005. The outbreak lasted almost 5 weeks, then started to get
better and I was almost better. Yesterday I had a large coffee in the
morning and I don't know if this is possible, but I think it triggered
something. I got this tingling/aching in the tailbone of the lower back and
then my whole lower back and butt and hips and thighs became very achy. In
an hour I had a head ache and felt tired and later I had some itching going
on. Now today I feel alot better, just a little tired and have a slight
headache, but nothing major.

1. Was yesterdays episode a smaller recurring outbreak or the same one that
got re-triggered?
2. Does anyone know what the norm is for frequencies after a primary OB?
3. Why did the primary take 3 months to start, when they are supposed to
start in a couple of weeks from infection?
4. I really don't want to have to rely on Valtrex, but I am thinking of
asking my doctor for some to keep on hand when I see him soon. I'm going to
inform him of all the tests I had and the outcome, but I really just want to
change my diet and take vitamins, but am I being realistic? I just feel like
I am really suffering right now.

I think my condition is HSV1, genital and with a borderline IgG. I don't get
coldsores even though I have HSV1, but sometimes I get sore pimple like
things near the lips that feel a little achy, and ooze, but they aren't as
big and noticeable like coldsores.

Thanks for your help,

Tom