famvir herpes simplex

I just wanted to know what are the symptoms of herpes if it occurs inside urethra of men or does it occur inside urethra, as i have been through chamdlya test which came out negative a urine culture which also came normal and a urethra swab for culture test which also came negative then the urologist treated me with rociphin 2g iv for 7 days but then after 7 months suddenly on my penis herpes simplex has occured which is now been treated with zovirax 10g ointment and famvir 250mg oral tablets.

I went to a GUM clinic and after a whole bunch of tests the doctors there said i had Herpes Simplex. They gave me some anti-biotics and after a week or so it was all cleared up nicely. Since then i've had no problems, though they warned me that it could come back. About a week ago i noticed that the head of my penis was starting to get red again, and for a few days it was quite sore when rubbing against my underwear, or during urination.

I went to a dermatologist and had a biopsy and I was diagnosed as having Herpes Simplex 2. I was shocked and horrified. How can one get herpes and not have sex? She gave me a cream to apply to the area. I still kept getting the outbreaks so I went to a Infectious disease doctor and he prescribed Famvir 500mg 2 x a day while I had a break out and 500 mg every day for the rest of my life! It has helped some but I still get some break outs. Does this virus stay with you forever? I am so confused.

Herpes Simplex 1 can be transmitted to the genitals if an active sore is present. He can even potentially transmit them to you without an active sore if he's virally "shedding". (Which happens on and off throughout the year). As inconvenient as this may seem, you're going to be ok. Personally, I would suggest you and your husband start regularly consuming L-Lysine supplements and cut back on your intake of foods with L-Arginine. (nuts, beer, red meat, peas, and many more).

Got tested for (Chlamydia, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, Herpes Simplex Virus Type I , Herpes Simplex Virus Type II, HIV-1 Antibody, HIV 1/O/2 Abs-Qual, Syphilis). All the tests came out negative. I went to my GP on June first week and he told me that the symptoms are not STD and might be for some other viral infection. He told me to get bunch of blood tests done. All the blood test results came back as normal. The doctor to told me to see ENT doctor if the symptoms continue.

So do you believe that herpes testing should be included in all STD screens or all screens that are done in the workplace for drugs (i.e.illegal drugs)? I'm confused. And also, can you cite the reference for herpes simplex virus causing greater vulnerability to heart disease? I've seen some literature about the relationship with HHV 6 and vulnerability to heart abnormalities but not HSV 2, would be interested in where you found that info. Thanks!

No this is not an unusual complex. Herpes Simplex type 1 is the cause of "cold sores" and "fever blisters" and frequently occurs around or on or in the eye. It is an ultra common ophthalmological and medical problem. 50% of people that have a first episode will have recurrent episodes. HS1 often flares up during stress, illness or when on drugs that immunosuppress like steroids.

I think I detect a cluster of blisters at the top of the photo. That would make shingles (zoster) possible or possibly herpes simplex, regular herpes, though that is less likely. I think you should see a doctor right away. This is not because shingles or herpes is very serious, but because you need to know what this is so you can be treated for it, and so you'll know whether you're contagious. Go tomorrow. Take care. Dr.

how long did you take the famvir for? are you sure that you haven't done anything else along with taking famivir that could have helped the symptoms? simply from being at rest for example. there are some new strains of Influenza virus that can trigger immunological problems and weaken the muscles and spinal cord. do you have any other symptoms?

Hi, I've just had a second episode of fatigue with some neuro symptoms - mainly intercostal pain, tingling numbness in arms & hands, intermittent pain on swallowing - which has co-incided with a flare up of what I'm 99% sure are genital herpes symptoms (waiting on results). This made me wonder if I have some kind of herpes myelitis. Or is it just that I'm run down? Do you get run down with MS flare-ups? I guess so, what with the fatigue and all.

t know what herpes expert you are talking about, but starting Famvir at day 14 after contact would have absolutely no impact on contracting herpes. If you had come in direct contact with herpes and had taken the Famvir within an hour or two for several days, then maybe, yes. Yes, a western blot at 16 weeks would be conclusive but will likely not be different than results now. The western blot picks up more HSV 1 than the ELISA does.

Three doctors looked at it and 2 said it wasnt a herpes and one doctor said i looks like might be. So he ordered a test heres that results. :hsv, igm 1 2 combo 1.38 ratio .90, negative .91, equivocal .91-1.09, positive 1.09 herpies simplex virus 1 2 igg 53.0 index .8, negative .9, positive 1.0 Back in Januaary Grace in the forum pretty much told me that this test was pretty much a waist of money and time.

They are both Herpes virus. I believe cold sores (Herpes simplex) are HHV1 and HHV2. Shingles (Herpes zoster) and Chicken Pox (Herpes varicella) are caused by HHV3. Since the Herpes virus likes to invade skin and nerve cells and then lie dormant until it is prompted to reactivate and cause lesions along nerve fiber pathways, I see how you envision the connection to your TN pain.

no the famvir isn't still working a week later. Herpes antivirals don't work that way. Can you get ob's back to back like this? Yes you can and sometimes it happens. treat this one like you usually do ( or consider the 1 day dosing of famvir even ). if it takes longer than a week to heal or you get another ob soon afterwards, follow up on things wtih your provider to make sure you don't have anything else going on and to discuss treatment options.

My phys assistant says herpes over the phone, told me to increase famvir and use an acyclovir cream. I am still waiting to see if there is a result.

My doctor said its very unusual to have outbreaks all the time on medication. She has prescribed Famvir for me now. Can you tell me if this is normal?

My advice is for you to speak with your health care provider(s) about this, and discuss whther to stop taking the Famvir. The main reason for suppressive treatment of genital herpes is to prevent transmission to people who are not yet infected; or to preven frequent outbreaks. If either of you starts having frequent outbreaks after the drug is stopped, he or she can restart it. But it definitely isn't needed to prevent transmission to each other.

I was diagnosed with herpes 10 years ago. No blood test, visual inspection. I am now married with 2 childeren. My wife is aware of my herpes. 4 weeks ago I had my 1st severe outbreak. No real outbreaks before this. I went to family doctor and he gave me 500 mg famciclovir. Sores scabed and went away after 1 week. Now the blisters are back in the same place. He has given me zovirax this time. Do outbreaks happen so close together?

Also my doctor prescribed famvir but I don't have genital herpes. Can Famvir help with penis pain?

i know that valtrex and famvir are different family of anti-viral's. has anyone had poor results with valtrex and had to change to famvir? i don't seem to be responding to valtrex or acyclovir so i might change.

The test of HSV 1+2-IgGAb to Herpes Simplex Virus,serum by CLIA came indeterminate with reading at 0.961 and HSV1+2-IgMAb to Herpes Simplex Virus,serum by EIA came in negative with reading at 0.06.

I was not comfortable with the dr so i went to see another one, he prescribed me famvir and told me to come back in 6 weeks for testing for herpes, though he saw nothing he could culture or anything indicative of herpes. The famvir relieved my symptoms though every time i go off it i get about 5 days of relief before symptoms start to come back. I also have had general (and painful) adenopathy since early feb. but dr dismissed it as no big deal.

Definitely the next step is getting your man tested for herpes. He'll need a type specific herpes igg blood test for hsv1 and hsv2. Once you know his status then you can better decide what precautions to take together ( if any ). Just to err on the side of caution - I'd call the clinic and ask them if they can mail you a copy of your herpes lesion culture results. The other option is to ask for a clinic nurse there to go over it with you.

have been now 5 months outbreak free (leading a really healthy lifestyle). My doctor prescribed me for my outbreaks famvir, 125 mg twice a day during 5 days. I have a girlfriend and we have talked about this and both of us would like to make sex without condoms. We have sex each 2/3 weeks. I wouldnt like to take suppresive therapy daily, if we are having sex each 2 / 3 weeks (wich is very little). Taking this in mind what would be considered an effective suppresive therapy?

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