Famvir for genital herpes

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Avatar f tn BTW, my blood test was 10.5 for the IgG test, for HSV2, which my PA says is high. I am continuing to take Famvir 500 mg 2X per day.
Avatar m tn I was in a somewhat high risk sexual experience 5 months ago where I thought I contracted genital herpes due to the similar severe symptoms. Currently all my testing for STD have been negative, I have been having neurologic symptoms such as burning skin feeling on legs around pelvis with sciatica pain. I know this could be caused by herpes virus as I have spoke with many people on similar sites suffering from what is described as post herpetic neuralgia.
Avatar m tn Just to let you know, as a general fact you can get oral herpes from giving oral sex to someone with genital herpes, especially if the individual has type 1 genital herpes. However, if both of you have genital herpes then you already have antibodies for the virus. This means that as long as you perform oral sex when you partner is not having an outbreak you are not likely to become infected orally.
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 Also my doctor prescribed famvir but I don't have genital herpes. Can Famvir help with penis pain?
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar n tn Sometimes a new genital herpes infection can trigger an oral herpes recurrence too. It's different for everyone. Since you have a history of hsv1 orally, it makes the initial ob of herpes "milder" and more likely to go unnoticed so yes it's not unusual to not have a noticeable ob until later into infection with the virus. Have you seen your provider yet? time is of the essence and the sooner you are seen the better.
Avatar n tn I got zovirax ointment for cold sore but reading i found out ointment is for genital herpes does it really matter ?
Avatar n tn Whether HSV-1 or HSV-2, almost certainly herpes is not the cause of the rash/irritation in your groin, for several reasons. Recurrent genital herpes due HSV-1 is rare. Many people have no recurrent outbreaks at all, and most of the rest have only 1-2 outbreaks over a couple of years, then none. When there are recurrent oubreaks, it's usually on the penis.
Avatar f tn Yes you do have very high immunity to a genital HSV1 infection. This being zero for all practical purposes based on the assumption he has genital HSV1.
Avatar m tn Your result is weakly positive for HSV-1, which of course is consistent with your prior diagnosis of genital herpes due to HSV-1. However, your HSV-2 result has been consistently negative. As long as the result is below the postive cut-off value of 0.9, there is no meaning in varying numbers on repeat tests. If the very same blood specimen were tested 10 times, it would give 10 different numbers -- meaning nothing at all.
Avatar m tn Hi, I was just wondering if i'm still supposed to be having a genital itch when taking the 500mg daily dose famvir for genital herpes? also I'm wondering If I actually do have genital herpes?
Avatar n tn Finally, if indeed your wife has new genital herpes due to HSV-1, be aware that most genital HSV-1 infections have only 1-2 recurrent outbreaks in the next 1-2 years, then no more; and the recurrences tend to be mild and brief. So even if it's herpes, this isn't something that should cause great concern. I hope this helps.
Avatar f tn If my symptoms are not related to genital herpes, then was it the cause. Also, if my symptoms are related to genital herpes, then which type of HSV do I have on my genital area. Yes, I have been tested for bacterial infections on two separate visits when I had vulvar symptoms which were negative. I also had 3 PCR swabs that were negative for std's (incl herpes).
Avatar f tn I have Multiple Myeloma (similar rare cancer) as part of my treatment I was taking Famvir to both prevent herpes outbreaks, and also shingles. He may be already on an anti viral, it's part of the cocktail of meds given in support of chemo.
Avatar m tn It seems that famvir and lysine are not effective on the herpes that was dormat before prednisone treatment. Does anyone have any suggestion on what may be effective?
Avatar n tn t sound at all like genital herpes. Most likely your HSV1 is oral if based on a blood test. The only way to confirm genital HSV1 is by a swab/culture of symptoms. But a year of what you describe would not be herpes. Have you been seen by your doctor to determine what's causing it?
Avatar m tn we assume that since all 3 antivirals for herpes reduce shedding about the same that being on any herpes antiviral would reduce the risk of transmission to a partner in general. no reason to take famvir 3x/day though for suppressive therapy. soap and water can only kill virus on the skins surface. the friction of any sex act would still expose a partner to herpes virus if you were actively shedding at that time. what do you mean for testing for virus in your semen?
Avatar m tn People who have frequent or severe recurrences of oral or genital herpes may choose to continue taking antiviral medications to reduce the frequency and severity of recurrences. When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms that resemble a herpes infection. There are many different conditions that can cause similar lesions (especially in the genital area).
Avatar n tn He has also advised that I undertake a blood test for the Genital Herpes virus. My main concern also lies with the fact that my ex boyfriend had numerous amounts of the drug Famvir in his closet. When I confronted him about this he advised it was not for genital herpes but a skin condition. I am reluctant to believe that diagnosis and wonder if he could be carrying the virus.
Avatar n tn Hi there, I apoligise for the long post but it's been a tough year. 12 months ago I foolishly had unprotected sex twice in the same day with an old female friend. The first time was vigorous but well lubricated and the second time was rough as well but didn't have enough lubricant and at the end was quite painful for me but I didn't ask her to stop because she was reaching climax.
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar f tn acyclovir needs to be taken 2x/day to effectively suppress hsv2. All 3 herpes antivirals suppress hsv2 about the same amount except for famvir doesn't work as well in folks who are asymptomatic in their infections. the herpes handbook is free to read online and has info on all 3 antivirals.
Avatar m tn Hi thanks for the reply no I haven't had a swab done.