I have been on Valtrex since my first outbreak started. The pain and swelling is gone but I have a couple of bumps that just won't go away. Why won't this go away?!
How am I meant to live a normal life with this constant discomfort?
Why is this happening when I am taking medication?
I just want to feel normal. It's been weeks :(
My partner and I haven't been intimate in weeks and I feel like it's starting to make a pretty big impact. I miss it. I don't know what to do.
Take lysine
I found that a change in my diet was a real life saver. Switching to foods that were high in Lysine and staying away from acidic type foods and sticking to more alkaline foods was just what my body needed to eliminate my outbreaks. There are many different websites that offer Nutritional information for those who suffer from this virus. Remember that it is only a skin condition and can be controlled once we know and understand what we need to do. You have my full support!!
@gratitude thank you 
I got some lysine supplements today and have been doing some research on diet. Just my luck, all the best foods are meat or dairy. Not helpful for a pesky vegan like myself haha
Thought it looks like lots of fruits and veggies are good as well!
I think I need to spend some time working on my anxiety as well. It’s such a bad mixture when outbreaks are caused by stress.
Fingers crossed things die down soon. Thank you so much for your support.