Famvir herpes zoster

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Avatar m tn Been tested and results are positive for HSV. Also getting zoster herpes. Taking FAMVIR 125 mg x 2 and/or zovirax (400mg x 2) every day as preventative but it is not working. Why is this not working anymore? What could be triggering this? Could I have another sickness causing this? I am getting desperate now. Doctors are just telllng me to take zovirax and disbelieve me. I will go and see a specialist again but is there anything that can be done except for taking these drugs?
Avatar m tn She told me that they were due to herpes. She referred to them as herpes zoster?? She prescribed me famvir and zithomax. I am seriously freaking out right now. I have had a horrible three years worrying about std's and thought i was finally done with that part of my life. I thought since i had taken the tests and they came back negative I would be fine??? Should I have gotten them to swab it and test it that way? Do I have throat herpes? Please help....
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar m tn I have had two outbreaks of Shingles, herpes zoster. My first was when I was in my early 20s and was on my stomach and back on my right side. The second case was last year, age 42, and was on my shoulder, neck, and face right side. This was very uncomfortable and lasted for about 6 months. I did some research and found out about the immunization, zostavax, for shingles. My question - 1) The handbook said zostavax is for people over age 60.
572909 tn?1218268531 First you should be on an oral antiviral such as acyclovir, famvir or valcef. Second it would be very unlikely that you would have Herpes Zoster on two different places like you back and eye. You should consider leaving your contacts out and just wearing your glasses until the shingles has dried up and gone away.
6562593 tn?1391182775 A biopsy is not at all accurate and cannot truly distinguish between herpes simplex 1, 2 or even zoster (shingles), they all appear the same under microscope. A PCR test would be a different story.
Avatar m tn 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?
Avatar m tn 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.
Avatar n tn are u sure it is zoster? It is unusual to get zoster every month, especially if u r taking valtrex, Are u immunosuppressed eg taking steroids, chemotherapy or are u very run down?
Avatar m tn 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.
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar n tn 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?
739070 tn?1338603402 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.
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar n tn Hello. I had herpes zoster back in december and I would just like to know a couple of things. Can I have sex? Can I spread it?
Avatar n tn A fair number of people do however get second episodes of herpes zoster (shingles). For additional information on herpes zoster, I am afraid you will have to find another source. Good luck.
Avatar m tn 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?
Avatar f tn t been officially diagnosed with shingles but I had it once, although very minor, on the right of my vagina, on my left cheek, and on/in left my ear. Is it possible to transmit it sexually when the herpes zoster virus is active if the location is genitally or can you still transmit it genitally if it's not located genitally, like thighs, for example? If so, is that how I got it?
Avatar f tn t been officially diagnosed with shingles but I had it once, although very minor, on the right of my vagina, on my left cheek, and on/in left my ear. Is it possible to transmit it sexually when the herpes zoster virus is active if the location is genitally or can you still transmit it genitally if it's not located genitally, like thighs, for example? If so, is that how I got it?
Avatar m tn doctor,I'm from china,male, and I've got herpes zoster afer 7or8days from I received oral sex from a woman.I've no more sex behavior except receving masturbation from female.the oral sex was the only one and the first I change the way to sex.I have no obviously cut on my **** and used Plastic food wrap as a barrier instead of condoms.do I have risk to get hiv?!I'm so scared and worried abort my herpes zoster! plz help!! I even not get marryied.I don't want to die.